tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post2926444115850084387..comments2024-03-26T08:18:42.915-04:00Comments on Cob Jockey: Clinic Wrap-UpJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-83259171636953465672013-03-25T13:05:54.389-04:002013-03-25T13:05:54.389-04:00Really good advice from her with jumping, and I th...Really good advice from her with jumping, and I think applies to lots of horse/rider combinations. Glad you had a good clinic!SheMovedtoTexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062200290148658096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-28529164781066563982013-03-25T08:41:41.055-04:002013-03-25T08:41:41.055-04:00Hi Jen,
Rory has a bit of that startle factor too!...Hi Jen,<br />Rory has a bit of that startle factor too! So often he isn't spooky at all though! It seems to be mainly when we ride indoors- like he was terribly afraid of water spots on the arena wall!<br />Or water buckets being cleaned in the aisles..stuff like that. My biggest problem with him is getting a response off my leg! I have to work hard to get him forward, but when he finally listens he's great. This is the main issue we are working on now!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078924505330950229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-85810388944308265532013-03-24T16:46:39.029-04:002013-03-24T16:46:39.029-04:00Hey Liz, glad it's helping! Yes, Cobs take a ...Hey Liz, glad it's helping! Yes, Cobs take a lot longer to mature than other breeds, and I know exactly what you are talking about. I've had Connor since he was 5 1/2 and just now he's getting to the point where he's really able to focus and doesn't get flustered when I ask for something new. He also took forever - like until a couple of months ago - to really understand where his feet were and how to get information from my aids to his brain to his feet. Walk-canter transitions were a lot easier for him than trot-canter transitions for a long time simply because there was so much going on, he couldn't coordinate his feet when they were moving that fast already. You just have to go at their pace and understand that it will be worth it! I love taking it slow with them. <br /><br />The startle reaction is less of a Cob thing and more of a Connor thing, I think. He is hyper-aware of his surroundings and will do this in-place spook at things. Like he did it coming around the corner of the judge's booth at our last Dressage show, he didn't realize there was a person in there and it surprised him. Things like people walking straight up to him really unnerves him too, I once ended up halfway across a field after my friend walked up to me to give me my water bottle while mounted. It's weird, but makes for a sharp ride.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-14823165998683274442013-03-24T10:29:45.837-04:002013-03-24T10:29:45.837-04:00You had a super day for a lesson - weather wise - ...You had a super day for a lesson - weather wise - love seeing the sunshine in those pics! Great lesson and advice from the clinician. Looking forward to seeing you both next month too :) Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10313417800020012776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-22856697338097511122013-03-24T09:14:22.422-04:002013-03-24T09:14:22.422-04:00By the way- what is the "startle" reacti...By the way- what is the "startle" reaction? Sounds like Rory..Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078924505330950229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-80992060033929538232013-03-24T09:12:57.409-04:002013-03-24T09:12:57.409-04:00I love reading your posts! It really helps me gain...I love reading your posts! It really helps me gain some insight with Rory.<br /> I am having lots of fun and challenges with Rory now too. I have moved to a new barn and trainer. We are going to start some jumping now to add to our dressage program. This is a barn which centers around eventing and jumping, as well as some dressage so it is a huge change for us! I have a lower leg issue myself which I am working on. And I need to be more confident with him too. We are working with Rory on getting that super walk before any trot work as well. Lots of transitions and better lower leg on me helps a lot.<br />His canter is pretty wild right now and he is a bit spooky-did you say 7 is the magic year?! Hope so! I feel like he somewhere in later adolescence...he tends to get distracted easily these days. Could just be this long, long winter! This is my first Cob, but I love the breed and I ADORE him! Like you, I feel I need my trainer's help on a consistent basis so we are doing two lessons a week now. She also started lunging him over cavalettis (sp?) last week and he did well! Keep posting Jen!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078924505330950229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-79836212440723238782013-03-24T07:47:55.140-04:002013-03-24T07:47:55.140-04:00sounds like an awesome ride and some great advice!...sounds like an awesome ride and some great advice! You are lucky to have 2 great coaches available! You guys will do great this show season.<br /><br />Cute pic - when I first looked at it, the log looked like a horse leg just lying there! lolLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01736592362765508427noreply@blogger.com