posted 08-08-2002 03:40 AM           

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Hello,
I have started riding a horse that throws his head around - riding and leading?
How do i stop this behavior? also he pushes you around when you try to lead him? any suggestions?
thanks brenda

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posted 08-08-2002 03:40 AM           

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As far as the pushing you goes and the throwing when you are laeading, try putting a chain lead over his nose and snap down with one tug firmly on it when he tries this nonsense. He'll get the idea. Also, do not hand feed him..leads to problems too. Be firm! You'll be fine.

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posted 08-08-2002 03:41 AM           

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most theses promblems are just a young horse thier lot like kids they do what thheycan get away with alot of training and you may want to try a martingale simply hook a rope on his bridle and tie it the the bottom of the saddle this will help train him they also can be purchased at a tack store but a rope works good

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posted 08-08-2002 03:42 AM           

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A horse throwing his head, may be due to a number of reasons: bad behavior, improper training, poor or bad bit placement or kind. Try experimenting with a snaffle. Should you try rope or lead that ties to a girth, you just may have yourself managing a horse that now rears up. Also, if you are simply holding the reins too tightly, he may be throwing his head to get more slack. Rule out the simplest first, and if you can, contact a trainer in a major area near you. It would be worth the call, as well as reading books on the subject. You'll learn as well, and it'll get you in tune with your newfound friend. Best of luck.

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posted 11-10-2002 05:11 PM           

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I have a horse that does the exact same thing. She thinks that she over rules me, but I hate to break it to her she doesn't. I would start using a tiedown(Hooks to bridle at one end & hooks to girth at the other end) This helps alot. If he tries to push you and throw his head while you are on the ground with him, get a lead rope and halter that has a chain connected to it, so that when he throws his head you jerk the lead rope and it pinches his nose. I hope this information will help! Good Luck!

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posted 02-19-2003 07:14 AM           

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try puting a tie-down on him for a little while. then in about a month try taking it off and if he still throws his head You might need just a firm no! sertain horses need them.

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posted 05-09-2003 11:48 PM         

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Brenda I have been training horses for year and the things I have learned is thier is no quick fix and devices like chains and tiedowns can be a temp. fix. because without the devices the behavior is still there.
My first sugestion would be to have your horses teeth check by your vet and rule out a problem there, If there is a problem with his mouth that could very well be the problem with him throwing his head with a bit. I do agree that some horses can be very light in the mouth and the wrong bit or inexperienced hands can cause head throwing, ask a professional to watch you ride and give you help with your hands and give thier opion of the bit you are using. Now the pushing you around while you lead is the horses way of showing you that he is the lead horse. They use these guesture in the herd to keep others in there place. I know that the chain could give you more controll, but you want a horse that submits to you, not one just waiting for the opertunity to get you back for hurting him. Try this I hope it helps,I use these technics when I train my showmanship horses, as you know they lead to your body position, don't let those chains fool you they are not what keeps those horse very well manured at the end of the lead.
When you start leading never get in front of your horses head, stay next to his throt latch right behind the jaw. Now only take 3 to 4 steps at a time and then ask the horse to stop, use the whoa word and keep your hand center under the jaw at the end of your arm reach. If the horse doesn't stop in one step then when he does come to the stop, back him to the point in which you asked for the stop. Let him stand for about 45 sec. and start walking with command walk. Again 3 to 4 steps and ask for the whoa. repeat until you get to your destination. This can take some time but be commited to stay with it until you see the behavior change, if you are inconsistant or give in to soon, he will only get worse because he will have won again. Let me know if these things work for you.
Carol

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