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THE ADVENTURES OF GINNY


Holidaytime forthe horsesbut not so much forus.... Breakers &Introducing @SkippyTheInstaGoat


us the opportunity to catchuponall those jobs thathave neededtobedone for quite some time. Usually at this time of year it would be a chance for me to get awaytosome sunshine, swap the riding boots and breeches for shorts and flips flops... not this year! Instead, it is painting and decorating, tidying


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and organising, along withdeveloping the education of the horses that are still in work. Irecently brought my3year old homebredin


to begin her breaking in process, this is usually done over about 4weeks. The initial handling, teaching them their boundariesand respect for people on the ground, followedbyintroducing the bit and bridle followedby the saddle and girth. Every horse is very different and some progress quicker than others. ‘Spots’ also known as ‘Spot On Time’ has certainly beenone of akind. She took to the initial stage within minutes,


it’s important not to rush this process and be guidedby the horse but having the bit was as if she had one on before, the saddle and girthwas the same. Never aflinchorworriedlook on her face; she just said “ok, that’s fine”. She headed into the arena along with the help of Laurenand proceededtowalk around in hand without a care in the world to what was happening. Next stage, trotting on the lunge, followedbylong reining. Again, it was as if she had done it all before. Daytwo saw me leaning across her, walk for afew stridesand thensitting on her. A


ith the event season feeling like a distant memory and as we commence asecond national lockdown it gives


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