I have a Mustang named "Neehi" (because he's "orange" like Neehi orange soda and he was about knee high when I got him). He got used to me rather quickly and didn't seem to be afraid of anything. I walked him with a leadline after only two days at my house and he was wonderful - a pro at it. When he was three, I started to saddle train him. I put a sack with a little sand in it on his back and let him get used to it. I added more sand every few days. I was able to climb on his back after two weeks of this with no problem. He doesn't like the saddle though. When I try to put it on his back, he bucks and pulls away. Any ideas? I've read about every book out there.
2006-08-04 10:05:54 · 7 answers · asked by TJMiler 6 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
We have adopted about five mustangs from the BLM. You're lucky you got a young one. They're much easier to train than the ones that've been out there 11 years (we have an alpha male stallion who to this day will only deign to let us touch his nose). The problem with the BLM mustangs is these are the stock of all the horses that were too smart to stay in fences way back in the day. They're crafty, they're intelligent, they have personality, and they're very physically fit. I would suggest making him a Special Treat to go with the saddle that you ONLY give him after he lets you put the saddle on. Horses LOVE sweet feed mixed with a few tablespoons of corn syrup. It's just like candy to them. Every day for a week, give him some after you get the saddle on, and see if the behavior's improved. I'll try to come up with other ideas. Email me if you have more trouble and I'll try to help you out. Good luck! They're super-awesome horses.
2006-08-04 10:12:57 · answer #1 · answered by gilgamesh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you put the saddle on get it about half way there then take it off the pad and all and pet him if he stands still then go a little farther each time till he stands still while you have the saddle on him. Then to get on him use the same approach.
2006-08-04 12:26:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you get it on him again, don't take it off for a few day, let him really get use to it. Once he figures out that it is not going to hurt him he will be ok. Also if the saddle is used on another horse, the smell may be bothering him.
2006-08-04 10:12:20 · answer #3 · answered by redhotboxsoxfan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a pair years in the past i became in Kentucky. We went to a park interior a cemetery to feed some ducks and swans some bread. people were petting the swans so i determined i ought to attempt. It chased me, and that i fell right into a pond.
2016-10-15 11:06:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try sacking him out, to desensitize him moron.
2006-08-04 15:05:07 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No
2006-08-04 10:11:50 · answer #6 · answered by Dreamy Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-08-04 10:14:27 · answer #7 · answered by diana o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋