Question # 177: It seems like about half the time I go on a hack with my mare she is either perfectly behaved, or jigging, breaking into the trot, or breaking into the canter the entire time.
She always seems to really enjoy herself, and has been behaving herself wonderfully when we are at home or even somewhere else as long as we are in an "arena". Do you have any suggestions to get her to just calm down and enjoy herself? (Kayla)
Hi Kayla!
I have ridden my share of jiggers out on the trails! In fact, my top horse was particularly bad about this when he was young. What I do when they want to jig, get wound up, or go sideways is... (Click on Question Title above (in blue) to read full answer)
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