Thoroughbred Mare Second Show * WHAT COULD GO WRONG*

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      SamiileeSamiilee
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        I lunge my miss Dragon for 30 minutes a day weeks in advance of an upcoming show, and still comes out like a fire breathing dragon – all I do is laugh because if I cry I will start loosing my mind and want to go homes

        Tips for a 9 year old thoroughbred off the teacher ( 2 years ago nearly ) to help her calm her nervous – also she hates floats – any advice 🤞🥹🌸🤍

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        Kathryn2450Kathryn2450
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          Oh Samii, we’ve all been there!

          It honestly is time and lessons! Exposing her to more and more and that trust you get over time.

          I’d just start small and build from there.

          My thoroughbred bucked me off every ride for a year! I was young so it was ok but as we get older we need to be more cautious and so take your time.

        • #7467
          Mel WMel W
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            Thoroughbreds are naturally excited when you take them out as they associate it with the races and are literally bred to race as fast as they can go!
            The harsh reality is if you dont want to be dealing with this then dont have a thoroughbred.
            That being said if you are committed to this horse it is time, giving the horse good experiences, building a relationship, gaining knowledge.
            Here are some tips:
            Treat every day like show day: horses respond to routine, so tying up, giving a haynet, using
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