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Date Posted: 13:32:07 06/08/11 Wed
Author: Ileana
Subject: Yes they can be Tough
In reply to: Allison 's message, "Friesian quitting" on 13:13:15 06/03/11 Fri

Well my Friesian just turned 4 also. And don�t ride him - I want the trainers to do their thing until my horse understands his cues very clearly.

As an armature, I don�t always give clear cues and I don�t want to 1) confuse or frustrate my young horse and 2) �nag� him with my cues and make him dull.

His damn was very �lazy� according to his breeder. Was she mishandled or lacking in nutrient? I don�t know but I decided to proceed cautiously with my horse to develop him. Ever horse, regardless of breed, is different so you work with what you have to their mental and physical ability and try to bring out the best in a fair slow methodical way.

When he was a bit younger, I saw him quit at the trot and then later on at the canter for the professionals a lot. He just didn't get it and at times he didn't want to do it. It takes patience, give-and-take fairness, and sometimes tough love.

Since he trains are in Texas and I live in Michigan I have not seen my horse for about a year. I am told my horse is anything but lazy, willing to please and I understand that he has a lot of get-up-and-go from where he WAS A YEAR AGO. That would not have been the case if I took a different training approach.

One more note: Yes you do need to be a very athletic rider to get these horses to perform to their best ability. They can be tough to ride compared to other breeds. Very physical riding is needed.

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Replies:

Yes they can be Tough -- Ileana, 13:37:25 06/08/11 Wed

Tough and very smart also! :) -- Allison, 07:35:24 06/09/11 Thu

He's also an Anton baby -- Allison, 07:38:38 06/09/11 Thu
- Your baby is Okay -- Ileana, 07:08:18 06/13/11 Mon
  - Sounds like you are right -- Allison, 06:15:36 06/14/11 Tue
    - I had similar problem -- Irene, 05:56:19 10/22/11 Sat