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She could be cold backed and need lunging for 10 mins to calm down and warm up. Also draw reins to stop the head raising above the bit. If your training for dressage, to help with the shape. Being an ex race horse , a change of bit to a 3 link copper link snaffle or hard , slim rubber Pelham, so many other different shaped snaffles, due to her link with racing and snaffle bit. Also feed may be too heating.

I agree going without a bit did not encourage her to put her head down so no point in going without.

It’s making you ride with rigid elbows. I realise it’s all new but I’m not sure you would have control when out in the open or at speed the way she sticks her nose right out. Early days I guess.

Blimey she went really well bitless!

Just a tip for you,don't try to kill the hubby on camera.x

WOW!!! What a difference..love the long and low work, she looked lovely and soft..and she didn't panic as much in your transitions..so glad you thought of going witless, you are very kind and care❤ love Pea's progress.

wow congrats with the low work, must feel so much better for her. Pity as soon as you take in reins she goes up again.Same as mine, however good it feels weird riding a headless horse lol

She really is a lovely girl very genuine.

Really enjoyed watching that,you definitely are a great team together,onwards and upwards 👍 😊.

What gorgeous kids 😊

……for my 13th Birthday, my parents’ bought me a pair of plaited leather reins’, which I’d asked for. I was thrilled! I’m still using them to this day. I bought my own ‘Poley’ Stock Saddle, Halter, & Saddle Bags’, & Cloths’. Used to go riding twice weekly, from aged 8. Still do, when I can………

You got some really nice things. Happy birthday!

how much was the full body protector? only ever tried on ones that made me feel like a stiff elephant. I you just mentioned the price thanks. Was the brand AKM?

How old is Pea? Really cool exercise. Thanks for sharing!

Yay Slytherin!!!! Brilliant haul, belated Happy Birthday xx 🥂 🎉 🎂 By the way do the stirrups 'break' so your foot doesn't get caught?

I love her. There were moments when she relaxed. Keep working on her, she's fab.

Your husband is hilarious! Once Pea settled down she did the polework really well, good job missus! 💖

That was very interesting. The mics really help with understanding what you’re working at with Pea. The banter with your husband was great to listen to. X

you re the first I see putting the sheepskin numnah on the skin, I always thought it was a bit uneffective on top of a saddle pad. Comforting to see you have the too fast moments still.I still have that too, when we go out alone without his mate , done it 4 times now, very exciting to be independant.

Some gorgeous horses, love that piebald. Some of them reminded me of Pea's lovely movement. Soon, Melissa and Pea! (When yr both ready.) Can't wait to see Pea get into her floating gait and to see you enjoy yourselves over a competition eventing day like this. 🏵️

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I have all my horses barefoot. Three are ottbs. They live on a very hard rocky hill but all are fine. It does take a while to reshape the hooves, at least a year. My first horse was an older ottb that had terrible feet. His shoes would fall off regularly and my farrier got very impatient with him. So i sacked the farrier, removed shoes and learnt to trim myself. I started him off wearing hoof boots in the day as the area was rocky and barefoot at night where it was better ground. He wore them for 2 months while if did regular rasping to reshape his feet. After that he was barefoot but used the boots the ride. He used to get stone bruises regularly and after he was barefoot he never got another bruise. Im not saying everyone can do their horses feet but if you can learn to just rasp between trims and kee them neat, it help the process go quicker. I have been doing my horses feet for 15 years now and have learned at lot, still learning. Some ottbs aren't able to go barefoot because their feet have been wrecked from their first trim. It's hard to get the bars and heels up again but from your vid, they don't look bad at all. Good luck!

Is the horses leg alright ?

she looks like she is trying so hard for you and looks like a quick learner! her confidence obviously grew huge amounts ad at the end she jumped some pretty scary fences bless her

Hi, have you seen Lucy Robinson on Footluce she has taken on an ex race horse to do eventing and she has had to go through a lot to get him going and enjoying it, but I have to say she has done very well with him. With time and patience she will get more confident.

omg, the nonhorsey camera guy - leading by example on the step down / trench jump and P following in his pocket, love it!!! blessings n keep riding always!

Omg that little cob jumps as well as my boy haha so cute.

You can see the confidence growing through the video. Thank you for sharing the ups and downs. Hubby is amazing and such fun for you all

I love your videos!

Very proud of us both!! Can’t wait for the next one to push myself again xx

What a good girl. Well ridden. I love her 😊

This was great, watching Pea learning. Real laugh too. You're so good at calm perseverance. Progress, definitely progress.

Aww bless her. She really tries for you doesn’t she? I think you’re going to make a great team.

It’s all so new to her. She will get there with your patience ❤

I am so proud of this little horse! I was initially quite disappointed as I really thought our jumping would come together a bit more out in the field but we will get there, just more practice and confidence-giving sessions needed and I am sure we will be flying. :D

Oh initially you so needed to have a reliable horse to follow. Bloody well done though 👏👏👏

Failed to see anything wrong here, you are doing a fantastic job with a green ottb!!! Well done nice mare ☺️

She's really coming on well, give it another few months and Charlotte dujardain will be on the phone!!! 💖

You know the letters around an arena/school, my horse is scared of them. Which letter he'll be scared of changes every day!!! 😂 😂 😂

I’m impressed with how far she has come in a short time 👏 how does the online dressage work, do you submit a recorded video or is it live? 🤔

She’s already improving and his showing great potential, how exciting! She has a lovely frame too when she accepts the contact and she’s slowly holding it for longer 😍 You’re doing a fabulous job with her x

I agree with the judge, Pea is stunning.

Would you mind sharing what settings you use on your GoPro? The footage is so vibrant and lovely! Thanks so much for letting us in on your journey.

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oh, keep trying what works best for her & you. My OTTB came barefoot but wow, the pancakes I had to work with, 2 yrs later - he has a nice (old school/ 80's) QH looking hoof. I filed more than trimmed, just getting the shape to normal.

I love her

Huge advocate for barefoot. It can take a while to toughen up her feet. Milestone Equestrian (another you tube account I follow) took a very very long time to get her boy Milo barefoot. Now his hooves are strong and he’s sound but she does use boots when she needs to. Don’t be discouraged. Happy to see that you are trying!

awwww so cute

WAIT WHY IS THIS ACTUALLY TERRIFYING I’m dying 😭

No more forehead! 😂😂