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Post by dogndobbin on Feb 18, 2007 22:52:49 GMT -12
Aster had a lesson on Saturday with Seymour. He has been a bit out of sorts lately and very lazy when schooling. He has never been very forward and always hard work but to use the instructors words he looks sour. He is not being over schooled but is so reluctant to give you anything and just looks depressed.
Could it be the time of year? No grass etc. We cant take him hunting or jumping because of an old injury any other suggestions to liven him up a bit. ?
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Post by echodomino on Feb 18, 2007 22:56:46 GMT -12
Explosives? lol.
What's he like hacking? Could you not find a different area to school him on - like in a field rather than a menage. I don't really know what to suggest
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Post by beverley16 on Feb 19, 2007 1:06:53 GMT -12
poor Seymour maybe he needs a holiday.
I think they are all getting fed up its either making them naughty or switched off.
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Post by Spider on Feb 19, 2007 1:16:56 GMT -12
what about a toy, for when he's in the stable? ours have decahydrans (sp) they play with then for hours. Or if in the field get an old traffic cone put carrots and hay in it that will keep him occupied while he's out. Not forgetting lots of TLC  |
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Post by jadecurtis on Feb 19, 2007 1:31:20 GMT -12
poor old sey, i think he will perk up when you take him to a show he is in his eliment when showing off! bring him up mine and he can play with charlie! (no kicking!) lol
it could be the time of year lots of people get depressed in winter just because its winter.
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Post by haggis on Feb 19, 2007 2:56:07 GMT -12
What about tyring some handy pony type things with him when schooling or messig about in school. might try and get his brain back into action
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Post by boo on Feb 19, 2007 5:19:02 GMT -12
Personally if he was mine I would forget schooling for a bit and enjoy some hacking.. Try and find a nice flat field whilst you are out and do a bit of work there...
Boo hates going in the school so to be honest I don't bother as she is such a pain, I school her hacking out you would be surprised what you can do on a hack ! She has never got on with the surfaces in the school no idea why, and its not just ours at home she works better on grass always has..... Suppose its the spoilt brat in her that lets her get away with being mardy in the school though - she is the same at indoor shows !
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Post by mrsp on Feb 19, 2007 5:55:16 GMT -12
I take it you are 100% happy with his health. In which case I agree with the others. Happy hacking,good grooming and plenty of succulents in his feed and....
ROLL ON THE SUNSHINE!
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Post by dogndobbin on Feb 19, 2007 21:09:05 GMT -12
Thanks for all the advice. Boo sounds just like Seymour! Aster was going to show him this weekend but there is a long boring wait between classes so going to take him to a friends with some good off road hacking and have a bit of fun. I agree with you MrsP lets have some sunshine makes us all feel better
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Post by alibi on Feb 19, 2007 22:38:16 GMT -12
i would say get him some D-Tox ......... and give 1/4 of a tub over four feeds ....... it works a treat ...........NAF ...... costs about 10 or 11 pounds..... but it gets rid of all rubbish in system ...... that might be making him(sore) lethargic ..... try it it can't hurt ....  |
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Post by beverley16 on Feb 19, 2007 23:49:29 GMT -12
think I could do with a tub of that. bet his pulling Asters leg to get out of schooling!
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Post by dogndobbin on Feb 20, 2007 2:08:34 GMT -12
I will see if our local saddlery has it. Thanks Alibi
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Post by beverley16 on Feb 20, 2007 22:41:05 GMT -12
that sounds like a cue to go to Ingatestone saddlery.
You know you wont only come out with D-Tox
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Post by dogndobbin on Feb 21, 2007 1:09:00 GMT -12
that sounds like a cue to go to Ingatestone saddlery. You know you wont only come out with D-Tox Actually I was going to look at Kiln first I am keeping my head down, Aster is looking for a navy wool jacket  She is quite happy with second hand but having trouble locating one, what a shame  |
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Post by alibi on Feb 21, 2007 3:16:19 GMT -12
that sounds like a cue to go to Ingatestone saddlery. You know you wont only come out with D-Tox Actually I was going to look at Kiln first I am keeping my head down, Aster is looking for a navy wool jacket She is quite happy with second hand but having trouble locating one, what a shame some navy wool on ebay at the mo .... lovely |
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She is quite happy with second hand but having trouble locating one, what a shame 