he got hurt in april but the vet said that it is ok to work him now. but he bucks and crow hops when there are other horses around on a ride. why is he doing this and how do i get him to stop?
2006-09-25 09:18:44 · 12 answers · asked by melisahill 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Keep a tight rein when you're asking him, and sit deeply. Try carrying a crop and either tap him with it, or it may scare him enough just to see it. If that doesn't work, it really may be him trying to tell you that he's still sore or not completely healed. Or if it's just when there are other horses, it may just be that he's feeling good again and needs a reminder who's boss.
2006-09-25 09:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by Christy K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MSNIte is right on the money - if you know of an equine chiropractor, have him/her take a look at his back, your horse may need to have it adjusted to help.
Also, check your saddle fit - if your horse has lost or gained weight, the saddle might be pinching him as he strikes off into the canter.
If it's not any of those, and your not comfortable doing it, have your trainer warm-up your horse and then canter through the bucks.
Good luck!
2006-09-25 11:09:12 · answer #2 · answered by crazybouthorses68 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to vote MSnight a best answer award. Ever had surgery or a broken leg or arm or toe? Doctor said you'd be good as new by such and such date - but you weren't? Same thing with horses.
What your vet sees and what your horse feels could be two entirely different things. Make sure your horse is fit before you start pushing and punishing him.
If he is ok at a walk and trot, stay at a walk and trot for a few more weeks.
2006-09-25 10:13:46 · answer #3 · answered by north79004487 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does he only do it on the trail or does he do it in the ring, on the lunge, etc. maybe he's still hurt. or he was hurt for a while and now he's just acting up cause he's glad to be out. i ride a horse that was layed up for around 5 months and when she could finally come out she was nuts, bucking, crowhopping, everything. what i did was start her out on the lunge line and make her do what i wanted her to do and make her listen, then when i rode her i did mostly walk and trotting until she got back in shape and until she started acting better and then when i did ask her to canter she would act up a little but i would ride her through it and just try to keep her head up and now she's really good, she only acts up occasionally on the trail and just tapping her on the side makes her quit. good luck
2006-09-25 12:32:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to lunge him before your ride. Let him get some of his energy out before you get on him. Ask him to go thru all his paces and extend the canter each time. Make sure you do this without tack and then before you get on with his tack ask him to canter both direction at a full canter or even a gallop. Re adjust the cinch and try your ride......Good luck
2006-09-28 04:20:28 · answer #5 · answered by Theresa P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My gelding will give me a couple of good bucks and crow hops occasionally when we ride, but I just think it's sheer exhuberation! I am a good rider so I don't look at it as a vice, more as a bit of excitement added to our ride.
You don't mention what he hurt. Was it his back? If he is doing it consistently I might go back and do more ground work with him to get his back a little stronger and see if that helps.
You would know better than anybody if he is acting out of pain or if he is misbehaving. You need to determine which one it is before you take corrective measures. Punishing him for reacting to pain just wouldn't be fair to him.
2006-09-25 09:46:27 · answer #6 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he has got too much energy pent up. Take him out and lunge him first. Saddle him up and if he is still acting "froggy" pull your reins up and don't let him get his head down on you. Remain calm and make him do what you want. If he gets real bad use you extra rein to give him a swat behind your leg towards his rump. This should get his attention. Whatever you do do not let him win or you will encourage this bad behavior! If he is to much for you to handle then you should get someone who is more experienced with this type of behavior to help you out.
27 years horse experience
2006-09-26 10:12:13 · answer #7 · answered by queenonymphs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
I have a mare that gets uptight around other horses. I decided to try ponying her off of another horse to get her used to being close to another horse. It has helped alot. Also, if you are riding around other people, get one of them to just walk close with you to see how your horse reacts to judge if the other horses are the problem. If this is something that just came up after being sore, he may still be sore. Have you tried lunging him before you ride him to get the extra energy out? If so, is he sore then? There could be a number of reasons for his reactions from being sore, to having alot of energy from time off and wanting to play around the other horses. It may be just a matter of trial and error to see what works. Let me know how things work out.
2006-09-25 10:33:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anna S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Blackie......Don't let him get away with it!! If you can't stop him, then try to find somebody who can handle him until he's under control.
It'll get worse if you don't.
2006-09-25 09:40:41 · answer #9 · answered by The_Boot_Scooter 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
MSNight took the words out of my mouth! Good advice!
2006-09-25 09:48:50 · answer #10 · answered by keylime1602 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋