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Please Reply to: Pattie Holsbeke horseygrandma2000@xxxxxxxxx or 
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Hi everyone. It's been awhile and my new horse has been for sale at least 3 
times since I decided to try and train a ring horse on the trail. If I live 
through this it will be worth it I',m sure. We have been out 5 times now and he 
is awesome. One new problem though, instead of taking 1hr. to cross the creek 
now he wants to jump it. {about 35ft.] Needless to say he doesn't make it all 
the way but in doing so he almost unseats me. Neither does he hesitate at the 
bridges but as soon as he steps on them he gallops across at breakneck speed. 
He is not afraid but how do I slow him down as we approach these obstacles I 
don't want to rein him in because of the mixed message he might get, but in 
giving him his head I am in danger of losing mine!! I know from experience that 
this will work itself out with time but I'm not getting any younger and would 
appreciated any advice. Sincerely pattie


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