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granniered
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From:Kansas
Registered: Oct 2003

posted 10-27-2003 01:01 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for granniered     Edit/Delete Message
I recently purchased sunny about 3 weeks ago... at that time she had 45
days in the saddle. We got along fine, as she would come to me when I
went out to her pen. She rode well (still learning to neck rein). The
last two times she is being a butt. She dances when I try to mount
her. She tries to take my leg off with the fence. When she realizes she
can't do it, she gives a little buck and swings around to try for the
other leg. I have no control and she goes right back to the fence. The
previous owner used spurs, which I do not. What can I do to fix this
problem?

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debslegacyofgold
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From:Post Falls,Idaho
Registered: Oct 2003

posted 10-27-2003 03:44 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for debslegacyofgold     Edit/Delete Message
Just keep with her..shes acting like a young child trying to test you and trying to get away with anything she can..if you have mountains close by or a way to wear her out ride the snot out of her..make her tired..and dont skip a day of riding if you can help it..even if you can only ride for 20 min. dont skip.Thats a big mistake most ppl make when they send a young horse to a trainer ..they bring them home and ride them a few times put them out to pasture and dont ride for a few weeks or months then go to ride and their horse acts like it hasnt had any training...big mistake...bring them home and ride them on a constant basis...if you do this and you dont let her get away with this crap shes pulling she will get over it and be great .
Maybe try using an over and under rope or a bat and spank her butt when she decides to be obstanant.(sp)..urgh..lol...if you do have to resort to spurs..try using a barrel racing spur they just have a nub at the end..wont make them dull sided...goodluck!! and keep with her once she figures you arnt gonna put up with it she will give it up..most do anyway!!

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granniered
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From:Kansas
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posted 10-28-2003 05:12 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for granniered     Edit/Delete Message
What's an up and over rope? The first week I got her I didn't ride her. I would work with her and let her get used to me and a different saddle. Once I started riding her she was great. Until we extended her pen. I rode her everyday up to that time. By the time I got off work and we built pen it was to dark to ride. But I climbed on her the next day and that is when all hell broke loose. I was brushing her mane and she totally freaked out on me. She acts like she is scared to death...even her shadow spooks her.... Is this another mind game?

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charmedagain
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From:uk
Registered: Aug 2003

posted 10-29-2003 04:26 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for charmedagain     Edit/Delete Message
Someone or something has spooked the horse if she is acting scared or if she is spooked when you goto groom her..

Never use spurs i do not believe in them and can actually scar the horses sides.

Never use a bat to smack her butt when she plays up..

If when you have mounted and she starts to buck keeping one hand on the reins use the other hand lean back and use ur hand to press on her butt this will stop her from bucking.
If this does not help you can pul reins tight so to bring down her head and walk round in tight circles for a few minutes then walk as normal keep doing this until she learns you wont be beaten.. Even try blinkers so she can only see ahead and nothing at the side until she acts the way she should...

your her ne owner she is trying to test your patience and to see if you will give in..

Ride her everyday even in the dark but make sure you have reflective clothing on u and your horse so you can be seen..

Do not work her to the extent of exhaustion but enough exercise to keep her happy..

Horse like nothing more to be able to run and play, you could place jumps or trotting poles in the pasture to keep her occupied when your not there...

please keep us posted of her progress.

Mike

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Samsintentions
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From:Columbus, Tx ,USA
Registered: Dec 2003

posted 12-01-2003 10:25 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Samsintentions     Edit/Delete Message
First of all, check your tack. You may have an unfitting saddle or your bit is not for her.

If thats not the problem it sounds like you need to back off and start on some ground manners. Learn about her before you get up and go. Thats the biggest problem to first time horse buyers.

Ground manners are the essential to all activities. She needs to stay out of your space when leading, Keep her head level with your shoulder, no higher, no lower, not in front of you, nor behind you. Start with small training in a round pen such as driving and basic leg pressure cues.

45 days isn't enough for a young'n. Remember when you were being taught something, such as spelling or grammer, or even math, it took you awhile. And so it will take them. Slow down and assess the situation.

You have a typical youngster. 90 days is the reccommended minimum for yearling training. 45 days is only half of that!

Try these tips and if your still having trouble feel free to email me. I'll try and talk you through some tips to try.


Good luck and remember, always keep yourself and your horse away from danger!!!

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