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Posted by Nanci on June 16, 2004 at 08:12:46:
In Reply to: retraining a 15 yr old?? posted by Kathy Curtis on June 12, 2004 at 12:12:41:
: Hey there. I just thought I would throw this out there and see what you all thought. We also have a 15 yr old LAZY gelding who likes not to pick up his feet while being ridden. He sometimes trips, or drags his hooves. Do you think it is possible to retrain him? Like taking him through obstacle courses that he would need to pick up his feet? He has lots of energy, but when walking him, he just practically could fall asleep like he is bored. Let me know what you think.
: Kathy Curtis
: kitkat_curtis2000@hotmail.com
Hi Kathy -
Does he do this on the trail as well as in the ring/arena? Obstacles might be the answer - at least cavalettis - something that might make him look at the ground rather than just shuffle along. If he only does this in the ring, and not on the trail, then he probably is bored with ring/arena work. Retraining him is certainly an option - he's not too old to relearn, but it may take a while. Good luck.