| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Honeyb060674 |
Posted - 31 Aug 2010 : 8:44:47 PM
Its been a while since my last indulgent post, but after picking all your brains about long reining I HAVE to share 
Sunny took wearing his new roller like a big boy a week or so ago, sniffed it, tried to eat it & then forgot it was there! So he's been pottering about with it on for a week or so. Last week we kitted up with all our party gear & with the help of a friend tried him with 2 lines. Were we bothered about the lines behind us? No siree..we were more concerned about following the lady infront in case she had a stash of toffees in her pocket. Wandered about for 10 mins following my friend & despite it blowing a gale & having every child in the area on the yard popping up from behind bushes, he took it all in his stride.
As I've never long reined properly, yesterday a friend offered to start him off for me. I trust him implicitly & Sunny knows him, he has a lovely calm manner about him & has worked with arabs before. A few stroppy tantrums "I can't POSSIBLY walk forwards..I can't possibly do it again on the other rein..Arghh theres a pony eating monster behind those bushes!" but after 10 minutes he settled down & pottered about quite happily.
We had a small gathering of spectators expecting hysterics from the 'mad' Ginger Ninja & he did me proud!
So tonight geared myself up for the lone attempt. Expecting at least some 'discussion' as he knows mum is a big of a softy  In the arena, had a friend hold him whilst I sorted my lines out, then my friend stepped outside. Asked him to walk on and he just strode out beautifully, round the arena, changed reins, calm as you like!!
We even had high praise off my YO..and believe me she's of the 'arabs are a bit mad' train of thought! I so proud of him and haven't stopped grinning since!! Needless to say lots of carrots & cuddles followed...I LOVE my mad crazy arab 
Sorry its a bit long winded but I just had to share  |
| 23 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| saddlebred |
Posted - 03 Sep 2010 : 4:32:40 PM
He looks lovely and like he is really enjoying wearing his grown up clothes Well done. You are very brave putting you life in your hands standing behind that mad chestnut Arab.  Sounds like yard owner is going to be a convert into the land of Arabitis. |
| Nichole Waller |
Posted - 03 Sep 2010 : 3:38:48 PM
Well done to you both.. he really looks like he is having fun and enjoying himself. |
| honey |
Posted - 03 Sep 2010 : 2:05:38 PM
well done and he is beautiful and seems to enjoying his stroll around the paddock. |
| GHALEEM |
Posted - 03 Sep 2010 : 08:48:14 AM
Looks like a pro and what a handsome little man. Glad your enjoying him xxx |
| debsnboz |
Posted - 02 Sep 2010 : 11:07:25 PM
We are happily long reining out and about. I lead him on busier of the country lanes, then I am onto the transpennine trail which is a bridleway. I only have a field unless i rent a local arena for £10 an hr! I think its good for them to work on the grass!!!
But I did ride him in the school for the our 1st go!! |
| Honeyb060674 |
Posted - 02 Sep 2010 : 7:55:17 PM
Originally posted by debsnbozHe's a beeeautiful ginger ninja!!! Long reining so nice when it starts reallly clicking with them. I have my mum visiting so took her to boz to show her what he can do. We only did 10 mins in the gathering dusk and he was perfect. Bliss. Enjoy Perhaps we should have a topic showing all our youngsters progress!! The junior club!!!
Isn't he just Debs..but I'm terribly bias !! Tonight we did some pole work & some steering practice, we both need it (he handles better than my Shogun though!) Next step is out of the safety of the arena & onto the farm..with all its pony eating bogey men 
What a fantastic idea...The Junior Club!! I'd love to see how all your youngsters are coming along. Lots of pics is always a bonus! |
| kath |
Posted - 02 Sep 2010 : 10:25:54 AM
Isnt he gorgeous?!
So glad its going well. Its a wonderful introduction to ridden work - gets them used to a contact and really cements your relationship. I found it invaluable, and i'm sure its why Gus is taking so well to proper work!
Good luck & have fun |
| mogwai |
Posted - 02 Sep 2010 : 08:16:59 AM
He looks superb, and really purposeful too! What a gorgeous lad he is!
x |
| LadyLuck1 |
Posted - 02 Sep 2010 : 08:11:30 AM
He looks fantastic well done,
Mary |
| debs |
Posted - 02 Sep 2010 : 03:46:04 AM
Oh he looks lovely! looks like he is enjoying himself!
Wish we had a school, sadly just a very uneven field! Must get more organised with long reining... |
| debsnboz |
Posted - 01 Sep 2010 : 9:32:32 PM
He's a beeeautiful ginger ninja!!! Long reining so nice when it starts reallly clicking with them. I have my mum visiting so took her to boz to show her what he can do. We only did 10 mins in the gathering dusk and he was perfect. Bliss. Enjoy
Perhaps we should have a topic showing all our youngsters progress!! The junior club!!! |
| Honeyb060674 |
Posted - 01 Sep 2010 : 7:56:02 PM
Thanks guys, I know its sometimes only the little things but boy do they make you happy! Heres a few pics of Sunny the Ginger Ninja hard at work in the sunshine..Oooo I do love his little cotton socks to bits!
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| george |
Posted - 01 Sep 2010 : 7:34:00 PM
Well done bot of you, it gives you enormous satisfaction when they are going well |
| carole ferguson |
Posted - 01 Sep 2010 : 12:36:44 PM
Yes - WELL DONE !!! |
| angelarab |
Posted - 01 Sep 2010 : 08:13:55 AM
really excited and pleased for you both Well done |
| LadyLuck1 |
Posted - 01 Sep 2010 : 08:10:46 AM
Well done we will be started to long rein Kirstie next week. Cant wait its nice to see others progress who are starting their youngster as well.
Mary |
| debsnboz |
Posted - 31 Aug 2010 : 10:33:43 PM
I am really enjoying long reining borris. He too took to it like a duck to water - happy to have me behind him. But i am on him now. He is just not very good at walking forwards we me on board bless him! |
| Evie |
Posted - 31 Aug 2010 : 10:25:37 PM
Well done Claire, and Sunny of course :-) Look forward to seeing piccies! |
| rosie |
Posted - 31 Aug 2010 : 9:39:46 PM
Well done. Pictures please! |
| mogwai |
Posted - 31 Aug 2010 : 9:22:14 PM
Great stuff. Yes, we need pictures of your lovely boy!
Ros |
| joanna_piana |
Posted - 31 Aug 2010 : 9:22:01 PM
Ah that's fab well done both of you we need some new piccies of the mad ginger ninja |
| Bonnie |
Posted - 31 Aug 2010 : 9:13:49 PM
I knew he had it in him! His mum's the same capable of pracically anything you throw at him/her.Really pleased he's doing well.have fun! |
| Kash |
Posted - 31 Aug 2010 : 8:58:37 PM
Well done - sounds like he's coming on a treat
Now, you know what I'm going to say PHOTOS please
Lauren x |
