Nancy, it sounds like Tosca needs some approach and retreat, have the rider move back, then forward before she reacts, watching for relaxation before moving the rider back further...
Funny story, Dan and I went looking for a mule for Tatum to ride, about 9 years ago... it was winter, we went up North, took the trailer with... I had found Molly the mule on the internet... anyway...we go there and Molly was a little smaller then I wanted, but very sturdy.. Dan rode her around bareback, she was perfect... but, when he went to slide off her rear, she flipped around so fast he landed in a heap, right below where he was sitting.. it was really FUNNY for all of us, but him... We bought her anyway... well... since I knew that was a problem, I told the kids they needed to wait before they rode double until she got to know us better... Tatum asked why, I told her...well, she spent so much time on her back... playing with that area, first with her hands, then with her toes, then with her bottom, that it did not take long before Molly was carrying 3 kids around all the time... so, don't give up hope, Respectful, approach and retreat can really help her get over feeling like a Mountain Lion has grabbed her by the Loins... Debbie in SE MN -- The Soul of a Horse ~ Together we can send this book to the top of the Best Sellers list... thesoulofahorse.com/Pre-Order-Reviews.htm
