Hi

I have a five year old Welsh Section D called Ruben. I have been riding him for the last three years, we have our moments with him running off sometimes when he is spooked but I've got used to dealing with this and can stop him.

Recently though he has found a new trick. He just stops in the lane and won't go on. I kick him on, use voice commands and use the stick but he just ignores everything, then will just start walking again when he feels like it.

What should I do? My friend says I should just sit there and ignore him and wait for him to move but is this giving him the wrong message that he is in control and not me?