trail horse no longer likes trails

[RJC]

[QUOTE=tpup;8679531]
The final straw though came when my trainer told me to put on a western saddle, grab a crop and ride to the trails like I meant it. She said “Imagine your 4 year old son is in the woods and needs you - he’s alone. You have no car. You have to ride your horse there. Ride like you mean it and GO. As SOON as you feel him sucking back or slowing down, give strong leg aid and if he doesn’t respond, wack him on the butt with the crop”[/QUOTE]

I love this

[candyappy]

[QUOTE=gymangel812;8678050

i tried to take her out again, with spurs and a crop, started in a location farther from the barn. it took a lot of coaxing to get her moving again. she kept wanting to stop and turn around but i tried to be firm. she acted like there was possibly something there. i had to get off once to lead her but got back on and did some trails near the barn (but she couldn’t see the barn). she was pretty “up” but i got her moving at least. i kept the trail ride short and tried to end on a good note.
nothing in her living situation has changed that could cause this that i know of.

i am working with a trainer but she is a dressage trainer.
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She’s got your number :yes:

Any “trainer” worth paying should be able to ride her .