tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post3543591738129886636..comments2023-07-16T12:01:30.076-07:00Comments on Trail Horse Adventures: Struggling with My First Arena Ride of the SeasonJudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01696430372464786833noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-33567230218557083612014-10-23T02:08:32.523-07:002014-10-23T02:08:32.523-07:00I had the same problem (bolting from the far away ...I had the same problem (bolting from the far away end to the door) but it was fear related. I basically used approach and retreat to help the horse feel better in the corner (and I did a lot from the ground as I felt I was not able to handle it from horse back). It got a lot better (still not perfect though). Have you tried to work him really hard next to the door? That helped me a lot to turn a sweet spot into a sour spot for another horse :)Nadjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638515455140674452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-50499124173733977392014-10-22T19:41:18.257-07:002014-10-22T19:41:18.257-07:00Ugh what a rough first ride back in the arena, but...Ugh what a rough first ride back in the arena, but at least it ended on a good note and no one got hurt! Each ride from here on out will get better and better. :DAchieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-11194687442791576552014-10-22T18:17:09.696-07:002014-10-22T18:17:09.696-07:00You are amazing in knowing what to do with him. ...You are amazing in knowing what to do with him. Just the thought of him bolting scares me. These shorter days are not good for one's free time are they! Mariodacathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600880780597061337noreply@blogger.com