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Katie! unregistered |
posted 12-26-2003 08:04 AM
This is an absolute emergency! I need someone who knows thoroughbreds like the back of there hand! I just recently bought a 7-year-old chestnut thoroughbred, and he has so much potential! I saved him from going to be alpo however, because his owner was a drunk and didn't pay her bills! He just needs a chance, he's been moved around and rushed so much that he's totally crazy somedays. There are days when he'll just randomly bolt and start bucking very angrily. I don't want anyone to right me back saying he's dangerous! Because he's not, he has a kind willing eye and he wants to take care of me when i'm up there, he just needs a different approach. Please think this out! and e-mail me on Homer@axs2000.net! IP: Logged |
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Kat unregistered |
posted 12-26-2003 01:01 PM
Hi Katie, I'm sorry to hear about your TB. I grew up working on TBs off the track or abused. My former stallion was abused at the track and would rear if you so much as approached his shoulder. So don't fret! There IS hope. First off I would say you might want to take steps back and think about retraining... Start with the very basics. He has to learn to trust. Don't forget that horses are creatures of flight and TBs remind us this regularly. Also remember that abrupt changes in the weather, hot to cold or cold to hot, will make our horses frisky. What I do with a horse that I have to retrain from 'scary' behaviour is I lunge them first. Let him get all his yaya bucks n kicks out with you on the ground. Even just letting them loose n playing with them helps with this. Lunging is a very helpful aid that people take for granted. You can work on your voice commands while you do this too. Walk, trot, whoa, etc... Also make sure your saddle is comfortable on him and not pinching him anywhere. Consistant work is very helpful. The more time you spend the more rewards you will reap. Don't forget that your horse may be out of shape, so don't lunge him into the ground before you ride him. Also do not base that off of how much he is or is not sweating. Some horses sweat easily and some don't just like people. Get to know him, try different amounts of lunging and see if it helps at all. There is so much you can do with being on the ground it is many times the best place to start. Every horse has a preferred routine, you just have to find his. A very simple general post that I hope helps some... Kat IP: Logged |
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Charlotte Gay New Member  Posts: 2 |
posted 12-28-2003 04:42 AM
Hi Try to stay relaxed about the problem, this horse needs time to settle down before you get a real picture of his character. I usually allow 3-6 months for an animal to feel settled in a new home so don't panic. Also have his back looked at, thoroughbreds don't usually do a lot of bucking unless their back hurts. Tail swishing is also an indicator of a back problem. It may be something really simple, maybe even just tension from stress. If I had taken on the horse you are describing I wouldn't ride for a long time yet. Give the horse as much turnout time as possible this will help de-stress him. Get to know the horse, walking in hand with him, grooming, or just sitting in the stable. Then, like your other reply has said lunge and long rein using your voice all the time (use your voice also when you are leading him) he will laern the tones in your voice and be more trusting of you. If you then have trouble when you are riding he will listen to you and calm more quickly. I just lost a fantastic horse during colic surgery, he was given to me when he had broken down from eventing age 8. This horse was on the British Olympic team and was all used up. I did not ride him for a year and just got to know him and gave him the time out he needed to get his head back together. He was ridden up to the day he died aged 22. There is allways a way to sort these things just have patience. Have a look in his mouth to check his teeth, check the bridle fits and does not pinch and check the saddle fits correctly, these are all things that cause wild behaviour. You do not say what kind of condition the horse is in but bear in mind if the animal is sore boned or lacking in fat reserves putting a saddle on and then a rider is potentially very painfull, a bit like someone very thin carrying a heavy back back, every strap will rub and every muscle will ache. Horses respond really well to massage, use essential oils diluted with vodka (this stops them getting the coat all greasy) start at the Poll, this is an area of great tension and horses usually start to go sleepy when you massage here. Allways do both sides of the horse to prevent uneven muscle tension. During the massage you can also take note of the animals expression, they will give away clues as to which bits are sore. I hope this message helps, I have seen a lot of supposedly unrideable horses come right Charlotte [This message has been edited by Charlotte Gay (edited 12-28-2003).] IP: Logged |
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Samsintentions Member  Posts: 944 |
posted 12-30-2003 05:19 AM
Sounds to me like you have a classic case of neglect. He's very emotional right now. You need to step way back and start all over, right from the ground up. You can try reading or attending one of the Monty Roberts books or simiars, or Parellii. also do some research on LSER.ORG. its a rescue site, but has a bunch of helpful tips and stuff too! IP: Logged |
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Horseluver91 New Member Posts: 5 |
posted 12-31-2003 08:50 AM
Hey, I'm sorry to hear about this. I have been around Thoroughbreds for years. I agree with everyone. THe comment about back problems is very true. Most high- withered horses and Thoroughbreds do develop back problems. One of my horses, Tyler is a high-withered Toroughbred. I also rescued him from a race track and he has potential. He alo used to buck alot. I gave him a couple months in a covered pen, made him comfortable, and the did some longing. He settled down so I tried riding. I used a beval saddle pad designed for high withered horses and he seemed to respond with that better. Go to www.bevalsaddlery.com, products, saddle access, saddle pads, beval therapeutic pad. Good Luck! IP: Logged |
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meistrx New Member Posts: 9 |
posted 02-07-2004 03:58 PM
Remember, horses can sense fear. If you're scared of him he knows it. And he doesn't necesarily know that it's him you are scared of! He might think, "Something around here is scaring her, I should be scared too!" Stay as calm as possible and talk soothingly to him. He needs to learn to trust again. Also, grooming is very good to do. Groom about 15 minutes a day if you can manange it. Horses spend time grooming each other as it's a form of bonding. Be patient with him and treat him like he's a 6 year old child. He needs to know that you are his friend but also his superior.Good luck! I'm sure he'll be wonderful! It seems as though rescued horses always know what you have done for them. IP: Logged |
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Samsintentions Member Posts: 944 |
posted 02-09-2004 04:46 AM
Thats true as well. Once a horse senses untamed suroundings, emotional distress or agitativeness in you or someone around you, that will transfer to them and make them feel the same. CHill, show love, and compassion. IP: Logged |
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