Napping hacking alone - advice please
 

I know these sort of questions have been asked a lot, but I'd really appreciate your thoughts on my particular situation - thank you.As briefly as I can... I've had my pony about 3 years and we've had our ups and downs but with the help of a few weeks here and there at a trainer (for him and me!) we've come through it. We don't want too much, just some light schooling and hacking out alone.All going pretty well until a month ago we moved to grass livery with no school and just his wee companion and one other horse (both of whom he's leader to) for company.I have nowhere to school so it's just hacking out. It started OK for the first few weeks, but in the last week when I've set off he will just plant his feet. When I push him on he bucks. I am NOT a confident rider and this has really scared me. I've got off when this happens and lead him forward, making him work (trot, lateral work etc). But the next time it happens again - whether going out or back towards his field.It should be noted that I have a more experienced friend who is riding him occasionally with no problems. So it's obviously me - but I can't work out what I'm doing and what I should change. Getting an instructor at the moment isn't an option. Advice please!

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