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Jacx101
Bronze Member
 Scotland
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 Posted - 13 Jul 2007 : 9:33:49 PM
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hi there
I need some advice!
i have an 16 year old anglo arab! and i totally have lost control!! i used to ride him in a nathe loose ring but then slowly started having to get stronger and hes know in a kimblewick and i still dont have control!! i have tired dutch gag! tom thumb twisted snaffles the lot got a nice collection of bits know and was just wondering if anyone could give me advice!! also have a 13mile ride in a couple of weeks and i want to feel safe on him again!!
  
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we shall learn what freedom feels like.....How?......By looking into the eyes and heart of a horse |
Edited by - Jacx101 on 14 Jul 2007 10:40:53 AM
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Lanabanana
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Jul 2007 : 11:18:57 AM
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Hi,
Although this sounds a bit like the section you need to post this question in you actually need to post it in the 'Panel' forum. I think you will get the help you need there
This one is more for new owners wanting information on their horses history etc.
Perhaps one of the mods will move it for you or you could just re-post it there. |
     
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moldequine
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Wales
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Posted - 15 Jul 2007 : 7:54:35 PM
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Hi
To regain control you probably need to go back to long reining in a snaffle in a school and completely re school him, stopping a horse isnt about strength as we will never be stronger than a horse, you can put all sorts of gadgets on your horse but your horse will just get stronger and stronger and learn to evade whatever is stopping him. Is he running away and really forward going and pulling you all the time? as i usually find that horses that do this and running away from back pain or mouth pain from a sore tooth, if back and tooth pain are ruled out then it sounds like he needs completely re schooling so he learns to respect the bit again. unfortunately people ruin horses mouths by pulling on them all the time and the horse learns that he is stronger than you. i ride all my horses in a rubber snaffle! |
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Jacx101
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Scotland
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Posted - 15 Jul 2007 : 9:03:57 PM
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| hi thanks for you advice but i have managed to regain being the boss! i but a linked bit in and hes so much better!!! got everything checked out!! but i had a fanastic night out riding control! and just with a linked bit was great! |
we shall learn what freedom feels like.....How?......By looking into the eyes and heart of a horse |
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moldequine
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Wales
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Posted - 17 Jul 2007 : 1:57:42 PM
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Hi
Thats good!! not nice when you cant stop is it ha ha! glad your sorted now.
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Mabsuta
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N. Ireland
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Posted - 27 Jul 2007 : 2:20:19 PM
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hey, although i have read that you got sorted, something that might help you should you loose control again, is to school him in a small paddock without a bridle instead ride him i a headcollar with the reis attached to the side rings of the headcollar, this confuses the horse as to why you are not pulling him or holding his mouth, if he trots of on you whilst wearing the headcollar, let him and use voice commands to slow him, when he does slow down praise him profusely and persist on. Some horses respond quicker than others, I personally have used this method hundreds of time, as i break, scool and re-scool horses, most of them so called problem horses. The above mentioned method does require patience and for the rider to have a good seat, otherwise it doesnt work! Glad you got sorted though. If he is extremely strong and responds well to seat and leg commands it might be best for you to sit out of the saddle to avoid encouraging him to go forward with your seat
Dont know if that is any help to you or anyone else but if it is I hope it works for you. |
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