So I went ahead of Phil into our big paddock on the way to the trail, because Phil was riding a different horse. What I discovered though, was that squizzy wasnt that keen on heading out by herself - the other horses company means alot to her. So she kicked up a bit of a stink - nothing too major, but as she is young, and still a little out of balance with a passenger, when we started heading backwards down a hill, I thought it best to hop off and lunge her about a bit!
I remounted, and the argument continued, I stuck to my guns this time though, just politely asking her to stick to the path and head to the flat area. We got down to the flat and I continued with some circles and frequent changes of direction, pace and stopping. She was all but 'cured' and Phil turned up to head on the ride - we went on the same trail as the day before, and she was all smiles again. I really like this little ones attitude - she does just need a bit of a work ethic put into her, which I will work on.
Heres to arguments!
Tk
