I need help with my horse eventing?!!?

Question

hello, my horse is gorgeous and i love him very much, we do british eventing and he does great dressage and always clear showjumping, he still a slightly bit green xc, but does jump well xc when training and can easilly jump intro which is what i am doing, but , when i get out of the start box at competitions he napps back to the other horses and i cant get him foward its so anoying and embarasing can any help me on how to keep him infront of my leg???

Answer 1

Get some cross-country schooling with a professional coach and explain your situation to them, it is advisable to ask them to ride your horse during your first training session if you are still having problems. this would indicate whether it is mainly horse or rider.

If your horse is also nappy at home try and make sure that when in the field he is not with a large group of horses. and try not to travel to events with any other horses, or give your horse chance to bond with any while you are at them.

i hope this helps.