Is being with a horse, always a battle? Or can it actaully be a teamwork thing?
2006-08-31 14:54:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
it can be a teamwork thing. spend time with ur horse...do groundwork...work with her.
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2006-08-31 15:17:36 · answer #1 · answered by tupacamarushakur7196 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rider and a horse should work as a team.
If you are having to fight with the horse to do any work then it is time to go back to the basics.
Get him/her in the round pen and work her every day. you had better plan on a lot of saddle time in the round pen.
Once he/she figures out what it is you want and if you build a trust-love relation ship were he/she wants to please you. then the battle will be over and the team work will Begin.
If you want to see the teamwork I am talking about watch cutting,penning or even a roping event,
In these events the rider as well as the horse have a job to do and if one does not do his job then the team fails.
I know that when I am team roping my horse gets more upset about a missed throw than my partner.
2006-09-01 00:27:46 · answer #2 · answered by cowboy up 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No absolutely not. It does not need to be a battle, It sounds like your horse does not trust you, If you have a 'round pen' i suggest catching your horse and lungeing her there untill she is panting, if you have no round pen get a lunge lead (a very long rope made to run horses in a circle to excersize and tire them.) And after that gently pull your horse with the lead closer to you, i suggest giveing her a slice of apple with a flat palm or even a horse treat. put your hand out under her nose and blow your scent into her nostrals so she will reconize you, depending on her previous owner she could have suffered abuse. If i knew more of the situation i could tell you more but it will help also to take your horse on a halter and lead rope and walk with her, if she is behind you she may understand better that you are the lead horse. It takes patiance and practice and lots of tlc to make your horse understand that you are her heard leader and she can trust you.
I wish i could help you more
2006-08-31 22:25:56 · answer #3 · answered by buritsutani_s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you aren't familiar with the very foundational doctrine of horsemanship that is totally infallible in all cases which is this: There is no such thing as a problem horse, only horse problems caused by humans. Memorize that line and then go find yourself a better riding instructor. You may need to send your horse to a good trainer for 30 to 90 days to get his human-caused problems straightend out first.
2006-09-01 04:36:57 · answer #4 · answered by Drea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your horse trusted you, it wouldn't be a battle. Before you do anything else with this horse, look into the Parelli system. You need to start ground games with your horse to build a bond. Otherwise, you're going to ruin this poor animal worse than she already is. Working with a horse is about trust and understanding, and right now you have neither.
2006-09-01 02:26:10 · answer #5 · answered by SLWrites 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When people get frustrated with their horse, most likely the horse is also frustrated with its owner as well. You two are not communicating. I would highly recomend you hire an instructor or trainer to work with you a few times. Find someone who will teach you how to interact with your horse in a possitive manner. Horsemanship comes with time patience and dedication. Don't try to do this alone - you will only end up more frustrated and so will your horse.
2006-08-31 22:47:33 · answer #6 · answered by Hetty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it can be both the battle and it can be teamwork. but you just have to be patient with the horse because if you force it to do something to strenuous it will be a battle for the 2 of you. the easier you go the easier the training will be for the both of you. remember to be patient and take your time with the training process. good luck
2006-08-31 22:58:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it can be a battle if you allow it to be one.. get some help getting this horse to have better manners...
some horses can become wonderful to work with when taught correctly
2006-08-31 22:17:02 · answer #8 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are the one causing the battle....you need to show her that you are in charge! Try not to show emotion....I had an old mare that was barn spoiled and after she found out that I wasn't kidding around she stopped. Respect her and she will respect her. Same routine everyday...love her...and show her who is boss. She knows she can get away with it until you show her she can't
2006-08-31 23:52:18 · answer #9 · answered by freaking_airhead 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋