More on evaluation rides

ruffian · 01-09-2008, 10:01 AM

Noni posted about an upcoming evaluation ride for Tango, which I think is a great idea for her.
I had already arranged for one of my instructors to ride and start putting some work on Rio.
She had her first ride yesterday (which I didn't get to see)
The feedback was really interesting, yes he played some mind games with her to convince her he couldn't do some things, even tried to intimidate her by rushing off a bit, dropping his head or even popping his back end.
They worked through it and he learned again that silliness just results in more hard work.
She will ride him once a week for me for the next month or so and will jump him to help me develop him.
Most importantly, while in a lesson with her, she can give me even better feedback on what I'm doing and the best means to bring out the best in him.
I can't wait to be there when she rides him, I never actually get to see what he's like when he's working!

NoniMe · 01-09-2008, 10:11 AM

YAY you and Rio. Sounds like you're gonna get some great feedback. I can't wait for my eval ride...sounds like you learned a lot, and I am hoping for similar results.

Best-
Noni

DanielleS · 01-09-2008, 11:24 AM

Thats great!

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01-09-2008, 10:01 AM
ruffian Long Yearling Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,015	More on evaluation rides Noni posted about an upcoming evaluation ride for Tango, which I think is a great idea for her. I had already arranged for one of my instructors to ride and start putting some work on Rio. She had her first ride yesterday (which I didn't get to see) The feedback was really interesting, yes he played some mind games with her to convince her he couldn't do some things, even tried to intimidate her by rushing off a bit, dropping his head or even popping his back end. They worked through it and he learned again that silliness just results in more hard work. She will ride him once a week for me for the next month or so and will jump him to help me develop him. Most importantly, while in a lesson with her, she can give me even better feedback on what I'm doing and the best means to bring out the best in him. I can't wait to be there when she rides him, I never actually get to see what he's like when he's working! __________________ There is something about the outside of a Horse that\'s good for the inside of a man (Will Rogers)

01-09-2008, 10:11 AM
NoniMe Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,238	YAY you and Rio. Sounds like you're gonna get some great feedback. I can't wait for my eval ride...sounds like you learned a lot, and I am hoping for similar results. Best- Noni __________________ "His name is Tango," said I. The wee boy, in his childish lisp, replied "no, his name is Bongo Mountain."

01-09-2008, 11:24 AM
DanielleS Coming two Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Middletown, MD Posts: 1,609	Thats great! __________________ My horse can inspire tears and cure them with just a look or nuzzle. http://www.freewebs.com/daniellespare/