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lunge him with correctly adjusted side reins. teach him to canter to your voice. let him figure out his balance issues without a rider on his back. It is likely to take a week or 2 of lunging until he can do a nice balanced trot canter / canter trot…
I just retired a horse who did just this. His right lead was difficult to pick up, even on the lunge. Eventually, any request for canter on either lead resulted in bolting and bucking. The vet found some pretty aggressive arthritic changes in his hi…
Bucking and cantering quickly are not usually pain issues. Except when they are, LOL. Horses generally buck because they have a lot of energy and feel good, and the best way to respond is to push them more forward and make them work harder. Horses c…
I had this problem when I was first training my thoroughbred to canter. His topline is really bad and while he could canter in the field with no problem once I was on his back my weight changed everything for him. There is hope for him! There are se…
Tara, it is nice to hear you are in remission and that you are riding to clear your mind! It does the same for me. I have been extremely busy at work and don't always want to take the time and energy to ride, but when I do everything but me and my h…
Hi Mary,
It sounds like you've developed a really great relationship with this horse, I am sure you will get this all sorted out. For my two-cents, I would echo those that say to check for pain and saddle fit first but it does sound like he has prob…
Hey Mary... :) He just needs more of your positive reinforcement when he's good..... sometimes horses are difficult cuz they've gone from one person to another... once he learns what you want it sounds like he's a great horse.... :) I hope you guys…
Jennifer, Lots of good ideas! Speed control is something we work on a lot when he gets excited from other horses working around us. Your explanation of balance and flexion sounds like something to focus on more. He doesn't always flex in the right d…
How? The vet?
Queenrider, He leg yields very easily. Trying a short canter is an idea - except that he gets better after several strides. Hmm...
Thanks Splash, I'll try checking for pain again. Balance is a good thought too.
When my trainer gets a horse into a canter, it is after lots and lots of speed control..... oh and by the way, I'm only adding this cuz previous posters gave the good advice of checking for pain and stuff..... anyway, control can be to have Griffin…
You might want to check for stomach ulcers.
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/english/dressage/legyield_010605/
Teach your horse to leg yield then ask for the canter depart from the leg yield. If he blows up then go back to leg yield in trot and ask again. Repeat as many times…
Obvious first thought is pain issues. Have him checked out by a vet. He may well be trying to tell you it hurts to canter. More likely a back issue than a hoof one but that's just MHO.
Beyond that, consider where he starts the bucking behaviour. Of…
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- About Me:
- I started riding when I was 36 years old and have trained in dressage, jumping and cross country. I don't have my own horse but my trainer has nearly 20 so I don't need one. (November 2009 - I just started a partial lease with Griffin, the palamino in my photos.) I love riding, grooming and training horses. Heck, I just love being at the barn and around horses. I cannot go a week without riding. Horses have taught me a lot about myself. I have gained confidence and an inner calm from them.
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- http://www.brackenhollowstables.com
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- I have a 14 year old australian cattle dog mix named Bingo.
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- Dressage, Eventing, Jumper, General RidingAdvice, Horse Care, Training, Shows and Competitions
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- At 2:12pm on December 3, 2009,
Sherry Cassetori said…
- Your horse looks just like my Little Moe, he is a belgian draft cross . He is 17.1 hands Palamino and just turned 6. I love this guy. I love your photos
- At 1:26pm on November 18, 2009,
B J Winship said… - In truth, I trail ride and want to start either competitive trail or endurance. I have an 8 year old Appaloosa mare who just goes and goes. :) (along with 3 others, but that's a long story) So I ride mostly on Pope timber lands between Poulsbo and Port Gamble.
- At 7:58am on November 17, 2009,
Jennifer Moore said… - Yeah, I haven't fallen off yet since I started back riding 2 years ago. I live in fear, lol. Almost want to come off once just to get it over with ! :-)
You could maybe take Griffin to an event facility to school x-c with a coach? That is what my friend and I did - twice without coach, once with . There are two nice intro xc courses within 10 minutes drive; we just shipped in and schooled over the smallest jumps and in the water. GREAT fun!!!! That way you can school some jumps and noodle around without the hassle of having lots of other horses around and him getting all excited.
Good luck!
- At 1:42am on November 17, 2009,
Lola Michelin said… - Yes, I am pleased to say we get a pretty good number of wonderful people from all over the globe who take our classes. We have a program for horses and a program for companion animals and it all keeps us pretty busy. Our program is popular because it combines home-study with a hands-on class, so it is more flexible than many classes. We also do some classes up in BC a few times a year. let me know if you have any specific questions...I would love to fill you in on what we are doing!
- At 11:25pm on November 14, 2009,
B J Winship said…
- Hey, thank you, Mary! Guess you are in "the neigh-borhood." :) BJ
- At 8:22pm on November 14, 2009,
Lola Michelin said…
- Yes, in fact I founded the school back in 2001. Do you know of it?? Love your palomino!
- At 2:43pm on November 14, 2009,
Jennifer Moore said…
- Thanks Mary! I've been riding since I was about 10, but took a 15-yr break while living in the city and having a family. Now we are in the country again on a hobby farm, so I couldn't resist. I LOVE draft x's - I don't bounce like I used to, so really wanted something sane. I bought a 4 yr old chestnut mare (!) and she is just the most reliable girl ever. Tries her heart out. If you google Ontario Breeders' Production Sale or Orchard Park Stables, you will come across their website from the annual sale.
I don't aim to do any high-level eventing; I'd be quite happy with Entry. :-)
Glad you are enjoying your leased horse and riding so much!!
Jennifer
- At 1:08am on October 21, 2009,
Hank Greenwald said… - You should consider the Next Phase event camp next year at Elk Haven. The instructors are very patient with beginning jumpers and the food is good.
http://www.nextphaseeventing.com/Home.html
- At 10:32pm on October 14, 2009,
Hank Greenwald said…
- His name is 'Jacob Himself' he's 12 / Irish Draught dad & Throughbred mom - came from Lewiston Idaho / I've had him just over 2 years / I started riding about 7 yeas ago / Truly a wonderful horse / We're going to Adult Riders at TulipSprings a the end of the month
- At 11:20am on October 14, 2009,
farmerette said… - Hi Mary! You are right in my neighborhood. :) I keep my horses at a farm near the 124th ave ne bridge going toward duvall. I often go out on the snoqualmie valley trail or tolt pipeline. If you ever want to go hit the trails just message me, I ride out there all winter long.
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thank-you for the advice i will try it hopfully this yr and heres hoping it does calm her down I have a QH keep your fingers crossed it helps her out lol.....so which mare is going to foal out next who is testing the closest now?
what a lovely horse you have! I love his curiosity and sweet expression. Compliments to you for the gentle and calm manner you have around this lovely animal. He looks like a very happy horse! And so true......without trust, we have no where to go b…
Who's ur favourite 3 day eventer... mine's Nicola Thurgood (not 'cause of the name!LOL) and what's better... she's my riding teacher!
My TB mare has calmed down after foaling, but my Welsh Cob mare seems to have more spunk.
love watching the little ones run around it seems that you guys have your hands full with journey he is so full of energy, very lively little guy and when both get running around theres not much room for mom lol so cute!!!!!!!!!just a question when…
journey looks like he is having a great time outside!!!!
do you have any pics of the little fellas n tonja?
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