More lessons, more time in the saddle! And no horse wants to be left behind, away from his herd. Polite and horse smart riders would never leave one of their group alone, and canter off like that!
Horses are smart enough to know how unsure and nervous you are, and will get more upset. Best to...
Our first colt was gelded a bit late, at 18 months of age, and he was a pretty nice guy. As a colt, he spent a lot of time on his hind legs, playing with our other horses. Three weeks after his surgery, no more rearing!
There's a reason it's called 'brain surgery'!
Mary
Arabians are shown 'up', the opposite of that 'relaxed', nearly asleep look that the QH people prefer. He may be a very sweet guy, as advertised, given that he's an idiot two year old colt...
Mary
He is very good looking!
Trying to cheer you up a bit; he's not yet gelded, there's no mention of his height, and maybe a little tied in at the knees?
There! Feeling better? :plbb
Mary
I wondered why anyone would ride her in that condition too. If that's her best right then, not so hot.
I do have problems watching 'Western Pleasure' horses, who look like that a lot, or at least used to. Haven't watched them in years.
Mary
I enjoyed raising foals more than riding! See how it goes.
Have you done the 'foal imprinting' from Dr. Miller yet? Look it up, it's a really helpful way to start foals.
Mary
Brown has been just the thing in jumping saddles! Black is more in style for dressage saddles, but who knows? Styles change, but not a concern for you anytime soon!
Dressage training helps everything!!!
Mary
:goodpost:Always remember that horses look for ways to get into trouble, the more expensive, the better...
Horses living in stalls aren't living a normal life, and get in more trouble.
Mary