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Jill V. Reed

Posted on Friday, Jun 30, 2000 - 12:29 am:

I have a 9 year old QH gelding that was used for team penning with his previous owners. My problem is that he is VERY heavy on the forehand, and I was wondering if anybody knows of some way that I can correct that. I ride English instead of Western, if that has any relevance. I would really appreciate your imput.
Jill

Emily French

Posted on Friday, Jun 30, 2000 - 7:21 pm:

A good dressage instructor can help you get the
horse moveing with his hind end under him more. I
have recently done this with my QH mare who was a
"jack of all trades" western trail horse, she now
is learning basic dressage out of necesity and I
found it was much easier to have an instructor on
the ground to help see the things I could not,
then to practice at home. But the one thing I have
learned is her ability to get off her forehand
goes hand in hand with my ability to have a
correct seat.

Good luck and have patience.

Emily

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Jill V. Reed

Posted on Saturday, Jul 1, 2000 - 1:24 am:

Thanks, I will plan a lesson with my instructer and see if that helps. Than you very much I appreciate the advice. :-)
Jill

Jill V. Reed (Verlaj)

Posted on Thursday, Aug 17, 2000 - 2:15 am:

update: I have been working with him, and he seems to be a lot better. I am trotting him over poles to get him to pick up his feet more. Thanks again for the tip! Jill @(*o*)@

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