Well of course, Carats is living up to his name (Orions Gold) this week and has been as good as gold. I have ridden a few times and he has been fantastic, lovely and forward (for him) and soft and responsive.
I have avoided the hack that upset him last time as I think the direct walk away from home and then directly back didn't help so instead we have gone that way but then turned back on ourselves, then turned again, then looped round etc. Not only does it mean he isn't going directly away then towards but also the changing of directions etc keeps him listening and thinking and he enjoys that oh so much more- I end up with a much jollier pony at the end of the hack. I love the fact that when we get back I can just hop off, drop his reins and he follows me back in.
My little boy (human version) is now on Easter holidays so riding will be much more difficult over the next four weeks but I am hoping to escape for the odd evening to take him for a spin and in the meantime he will have to be a lead rein pony for Ethan and any other children who might be around.
As with everything in life Carats had taken to becoming a kids pony quite happily. If it wasn't for the fact that he dives on every piece of grass he can find he would happily take them off lead rein too. He is such a kind boy and is such a happy, inquisitive character!
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