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 Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 4:38 am
Please help me.
I ride horse. And one of them is very hard to stop. He goes very fast and we can't arrive to stop him without shot on his mouth.
Please help me.
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:45 am
Are you taking lessons? If not, you should be if you are having a problem like this. A horse that is hard to stop is dangerous.
Firstly, check to make sure he has no health problems. And that doesn't mean YOU look over him, it means a vet or a very knowledgable horseperson. Make sure his saddle and bit fits, that he has no sores, hoof, or dental problems.
If you hands are quiet and giving enough (ask a trainer if they are) try upgrading to a stronger bit. For instance, if you are riding in a plain smooth snaffle, try using a slow twist or a Dr.Bristol.
Work on plenty of walk--halt, walk--tot, trot--walk transitions. Ask slowly for the the downward transition, sititng up tall and squeezing the reins to let him know you are about to ask for something, then gently bringing your elbows back. Block forward movement by applying some legs and tuck your pelvis under/sit on your pockets to activate and use your abdominal muscles to aide in keeping you upright. If he still persists in going forward, trun him in tight circles.
If the problem is really bad, you should seek professional help. wink
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Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:48 am
Antlers Are you taking lessons? If not, you should be if you are having a problem like this. A horse that is hard to stop is dangerous.
Firstly, check to make sure he has no health problems. And that doesn't mean YOU look over him, it means a vet or a very knowledgable horseperson. Make sure his saddle and bit fits, that he has no sores, hoof, or dental problems.
If you hands are quiet and giving enough (ask a trainer if they are) try upgrading to a stronger bit. For instance, if you are riding in a plain smooth snaffle, try using a slow twist or a Dr.Bristol.
Work on plenty of walk--halt, walk--tot, trot--walk transitions. Ask slowly for the the downward transition, sititng up tall and squeezing the reins to let him know you are about to ask for something, then gently bringing your elbows back. Block forward movement by applying some legs and tuck your pelvis under/sit on your pockets to activate and use your abdominal muscles to aide in keeping you upright. If he still persists in going forward, trun him in tight circles.
If the problem is really bad, you should seek professional help. wink Yes, I take lessons. And the horse osn't mine. thanx I will try.
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