2006-09-11 03:03:08 · 5 answers · asked by oomph! 1 in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
Can I suggest you post this in the "other pets" category? I found there are alot more horsey people over there.
You also need to get to the root of why they are "tempermental". If it's physical or emotional causes, or if it's just the horses spunk, because there are many different ways to deal with this issue.
Is he spooky, or agressive, because that will affect how you should treat him.
I'd make sure the food he's on isn't making him "hot", as some feeds can do this, and get his back and teeth checked- make sure he is healthy in the physical sense, and then it's a matter of training. Some horses are more prone to being hard to handle than others, and horses learn how to deal with different situations based on their training and handling.
I've found patience imperative during training- it's extremely important not to bring fear into the picture. A horse that is afraid is a horse that has switched onto instinct mode, and you won't get anywhere. But you also need to know that if he is acting aggressively (ears back, striking out, kicking, rearing, biting), it could be a lack of respect, in which case, consistency is required on your part.
I found that with consistency and patience, you get further than with yelling and hitting. If you ask him to do something and he doesn't respond or responds in a way that isn't what you wanted, ask again with a bit more emphasis, and again. Eventually he will learn that the only way to go is to do what he's told, otherwise you won't leave him alone. But, the more flighty he is, the gentler you have to be, so he knows he can have confidence in you as his leader.
Don't hesitate to get a trainer in if you are having trouble, they will be able to get a birds eye view of the situation and help to diffuse your issues with one another.
Good Luck :)
2006-09-12 22:19:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If this is a track horse stabled on the backside moving him to a normal farm enviroment and changing his feeding protocol and giving him more turn out time may all help some.
Gelding him if he is not been done.
They also make some suppliments you can give but if you are racing or showing you may not be able to use all of them as some of them are banned and will show in a drug test.
2006-09-12 09:01:40 · answer #2 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are talking about a colt or a horse, typically gelding will settle them down; if you are talking about a filly or a mare try the breeding shed. All that said, sometimes its just their natural temprement and there isn't anything that can be done.
2006-09-11 12:42:11 · answer #3 · answered by fallfreckles 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Be concise and consistant with your commands. also work them til they're VERY tired. Reward them for good behavior and work more for bad. Remeber the horse has to understand you're in control.
2006-09-13 23:22:37 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
submerge him in cold water!
2006-09-11 10:11:52 · answer #5 · answered by lisette 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋