Ellie May
Well-known member
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. I've got a 3 yr. old filly. That I'm teaching barrels to. She is pretty quick in the field and loves to run, but once i hit the arena she plants her feet. You can barely get her to walk. Once I get her moving at a walk or trot she goes but tends to slow back down and plant her feet occasionally. She knows the pattern well enough to go faster but she doesn't want to. I was wondering if I'm doing something wrong or if anyone has any advice. She will run and turn all day in a pasture. I was wondering if maybe it's the dirt or panels or?? I've even tried spurs. Any advice would be greatly apreciated.
Thanks!
I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. I've got a 3 yr. old filly. That I'm teaching barrels to. She is pretty quick in the field and loves to run, but once i hit the arena she plants her feet. You can barely get her to walk. Once I get her moving at a walk or trot she goes but tends to slow back down and plant her feet occasionally. She knows the pattern well enough to go faster but she doesn't want to. I was wondering if I'm doing something wrong or if anyone has any advice. She will run and turn all day in a pasture. I was wondering if maybe it's the dirt or panels or?? I've even tried spurs. Any advice would be greatly apreciated.
Thanks!