Last week we went on a hack which we haven't done for a long time. Having prepared the horses at the top field we started the Wenallt trail at the top. Then we rode over to the Ganol via the steep path. At the end of the 'gallop' (which we cantered not galloped!), Red was a little reluctant to turn right and head for Fforest Fawr. He knows the trails well now because he hacks out regularly for Briwnant. Once I'd asked firmly he carried on okay though.
After a couple more good canters we arrived at the car park at Fforest Fawr and decided to let the horses graze for a while. They were both happy to do this and Red submitted to being hugged.
Then it was back through the Ganol and into the Wenallt. After crossing the stream we decided to go back to the top field via the steep part of the trail. To go the other way would have taken us past the track to Briwnant and we felt the horses might not be too keen on carrying on up the hill past there.
After a couple more good canters we arrived at the car park at Fforest Fawr and decided to let the horses graze for a while. They were both happy to do this and Red submitted to being hugged.
Then it was back through the Ganol and into the Wenallt. After crossing the stream we decided to go back to the top field via the steep part of the trail. To go the other way would have taken us past the track to Briwnant and we felt the horses might not be too keen on carrying on up the hill past there.
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