I remember strawberry's first ride . in the round yard. I did all the ground work then got on her gave her a pat and a very light kick and a click of my tongue and she moved forward .. Gave her more praise and we walked around 5 times then did some turns ...Still good .. lots of light pats on the neck... now lets see if she will back up ... look behind and light pressure on the legs ..."Back up...." and she did it .. Goood girl....4th ride she jumped a stream of water 20mm in width..5 mm deep after 2.5 hours of riding ...Ended up on her neck she did not bat an eyelid kept walking slowly up the hill pushed my self over the pummel of the western / stock saddle and still the same speed and direction. The next ride was with a 12 year old rider... Always has children on her back has never bucked once...
I remember strawberry's first ride . in the round yard. I did all the ground work then got on her gave her a pat and a very light kick and a click of my tongue and she moved forward .. Gave her more praise and we walked around 5 times then did some turns ...Still good .. lots of light pats on the neck... now lets see if she will back up ... look behind and light pressure on the legs ..."Back up...." and she did it .. Goood girl....4th ride she jumped a stream of water 20mm in width..5 mm deep after 2.5 hours of riding ...Ended up on her neck she did not bat an eyelid kept walking slowly up the hill pushed my self over the pummel of the western / stock saddle and still the same speed and direction. The next ride was with a 12 year old rider... Always has children on her back has never bucked once...
And we have seen those super tough guys that abuse and mistreat and hurt the peaceful beings.