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djp48
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 Posted - 23 Jan 2009 : 7:11:58 PM
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I have a 14.2 4 rising 5 year old Arab mare , by Aja Svengali, who I am riding on our 1st 18K training ride. Any advice please.
Thanks, Jackie
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angb
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Pauline
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Posted - 24 Jan 2009 : 09:11:22 AM
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Hi Jackie
Take it easy, don't rush. Go out and enjoy yourself.
Allow your horse to take in what is happening around her
Which training ride are you doing.
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Pauline Higgs
Equine & Human Holistic Therapist
www.thegentlestouch.co.cc
www.endurancegbmidsouth.co.uk
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CeliaS
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Wales
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Posted - 24 Jan 2009 : 11:41:37 AM
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Good advice from Pauline
You could also ask the organiser if there is anyone
who would be happy to ride with you as another
rider with a sensible horse could help give you
and your youngster more confidence and result
in a positive experience.
As Pauline said 'Which training ride are you doing?'
I have always liked Sven and he was here in South Wales
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Celia
    
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djp48
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 Jan 2009 : 7:50:52 PM
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Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your advice. All noted and gratefully received. I'm doing the Wentwood Forest ride in South Wales on 22nd Feb.
I have several friends who are going who have done endurance before so I think I will be well looked after!
Celia,my little mare is an almost matching bookend to Sven, the first time I saw him I couln't get over the likeness; he has certainly left his stamp on her!! |
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CeliaS
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djp48
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Posted - 25 Jan 2009 : 8:35:59 PM
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Hi Celia,
Yes I'm in St Fagans and was at the meeting in Radyr last week with Karen from Stockland.
Look forward to meeting you and seeing if you think Ivory Rose is as much like Sven as I do! |
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Nedds71
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Wales
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Posted - 25 Jan 2009 : 10:17:15 PM
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Wentwood is a great training ride, its has some tough climbs, so take your time and get off and walk if your girl is finding it tough! Use a breastplate/girth if your saddle moves at all  Enjoy! I'll be there to! |
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djp48
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Posted - 26 Jan 2009 : 9:54:54 PM
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Hi, thanks for the advice, breastplate ready for use. Gently increasing the exercise time so that she has a fair chance of not finding it too much like hard work, probably find that it will be me that needs to slow the pace down, I just want to go and enjoy a really good ride in nice surroundings!
Hope to meet you there. |
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