I rode a mare yesterday that for all intents and purposes is also a rescue. She jumped into the paddock with a bunch of Clydesdales and started breeding there, before my yard owner was asked to round up all of the horses and take them for training and to sell on.
She had been ridden when she was younger we assume, as she probably came from the "Location" in the area.
But other than that we know very little. We estimate her to be about 12 years old. She's about 15.1hh.
Her steering leaves a bit to be desired and she's just generally green.
Worked her in the lunge arena yesterday, just to get a feel. On Sunday I rode another mare that come with this lot, the same story. She had not been ridden at all for months but a friend had done some great ground work with her. She was fine until I asked for a canter, which is when she started to stick up. I pushed her through it and must have pissed her off - she suddenly threw an almighty buck and I was doing some spectacular gymnastics. Got back on and carried on working at the trot lol.
They also both seem to prefer the sitting trot, but I personally hate it.
The groundwork I am learning, and which my friend has adopted is the Clinton Anderson method. I like most of what he does.