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About Dorothy Morris-Robinson
Expertise
I have been training and rehabilitating horses, and training riders for combined training for over 40 years, in Virginia and California. This includes dressage, cross country obstacles and show jumping. Years ago I earned my colors with the Blue Ridge Hunt Club in VA. I currently train and teach at my ranch in Agua Dulce, CA. I can answer certain questions about starting young horses in English riding: dressage, jumping, cross country obstacles and basic equitation. I can help with rehabilitation of spoiled or difficult horses; however, many problems require sustained riding instruction/training and I cannot do this online. Some issues need to be observed to come to a correct diagnosis. If your problem is of this type, please find a qualified instructor/trainer. I cannot give riding lessons via email.
Experience
Experience in the area: Over 40 years of English riding experience, including Fox Hunting in Virginia, training young horses for hunting and/or eventing. Coached Desiree Smith from her beginning at Training Level Combined tests through her competition at two Junior International competition Three Day Events. She rode my horse that I also started and trained her to ride. This combination competed in the World Championship Three Day in Lexington, KY in 1978. I trained another horse (TB) through 3rd Level Dressage and jumping. He eventually competed at Advanced level Three Day. I recently re-trained a mare that came to me as "unhandleable". She is now with my daughter in WA getting ready for competition. She had had 5 owners within 18 months, each passing her on as "unhandleable". I have reschooled several horses with difficulties ranging from running away to running backward, to not allowing a bridle to be put on, to kicking out at the farrier, being "too much on the muscle over jumps", etc Organizations NSDAR. USDF
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Expert: Dorothy Morris-Robinson
Date: 5/10/2008
Subject: pony that is scared of water
Question
i have three ponies one of wich is very scared of water. We have had her for quite a few years but the lady we bought her off thinks that she was abused by the owner before her(she is scared of sticks).Is there any way of getting her used to water?
Answer
Hello Gabbi,
The best way to get a horse/pony to accept water is to have another horse lead into the water. Take one that is not afraid of the pond, creek, or stream, and let the frightened one see the other pony walk through or into it. Chances are that the frightened pony will follow. If it does not follow at first, be patient and plan to stay by the waterside for several hours. I do believe that if you continue to allow the frightened pony see the other one play in the water, it will eventually go into it.
It may take several tries, but patience is called for here, and determination. You may even have to wade in and coax it in.
Have fun,
Dorothy
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