Today I hacked Charlie out on his own again. Nothing much for some but 6 months ago he wouldn't even go 50 yards.
Pre op this ride caused him to panic every time we stopped for a car. Post op riding I had to get off and lead him the whole hack and that was with company patience time more patience and more time and we have a happy horse.
He did this ride last week too but with a few hiccups. Today the first big field which is uphill and forever known as 'the cows field' actually had cows in it young inquisitive ones which had not been there last week.So erring on the side of caution I dismounted and led Charlie along the hedge line so he had hedge right then me left then the young nosy cows. I gently waggled my whip at them in order to make them keep their distance but not run and panic him.
A bunch followed us part way so I waggled my whip behind me in a Harry Potterish move.
The new gel pad is awesome I clambered back on board at the top gate no saddle slippage whatsoever.
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