When I ride her she puts full attention on my other horse and lifts her head up like she's mad at me. I think she wants to be with him. It's so annoying brcause she also bounces around when I trot and tries speeding up on me. I just want her to behave!!!!
2006-11-24 07:21:53 · 11 answers · asked by Sango 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
have had many horses come to me that "'supposedly needed Martigales'. The best option is to ride her away from her mate to begin with. concentrate on basic work at the walk and trot in an arena using as loose a rein as possible.Even if u dont have an arena a paddock away from other horses will do.
Every time she speeds up in a trot bring her back to a walk and try again after a few minutes. Persistance will pay off.
Every time she cooperates give her plenty of rein. she will soon learn that this is a reward.
once u have more control gradually reintroduce riding near her mate.
If in doubt contact a good trainer for advice and lessons
cheers
She is bouncy because as soon as her head comes up the stride shortens. (hence the bounce)
It sounds as though you dont have too many other problems generally?
2006-11-24 16:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by Arabian gal Aus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I agree that the martingales, draw reins and the tie downs can help with the head up problem, if you are not experienced in using them correctly, then you could create even more of a problem or possibly even get hurt. It sounds like your horse has decided that she (and not you) is the boss and has chosen to ignore you. She also sounds like she is buddy sour, since she does not want to leave your gelding. If possible, you may want to consider sending her to a trainers for 30 days or so. This will put her in experienced hands and get her away from the gelding at the same time. It would also allow you to learn how to best get her attention and keep her focused on you. If this is not possible, I would check out John Lyon's website. He has some really great books on correcting behavior like this. Good Luck!
2006-11-24 13:32:38 · answer #2 · answered by Paint Pony 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Corrective reins could be useful, but I'm not sure. How old is she? It could be that she's green and just excited when she speeds up.
Bouncing around when trotting could mean several things.
Either she doesnt want you on, because of preference, or maybe her tack is bothering her. Check her saddle for burrs or other sharp pointy objects.
It could mean that she has or had a problem with her leg, or that her legs are stiff. Trot her for awhile, and see if her trot gets smoother. Steady your hand when she speeds up, make sure she knows that you are the boss, even though you love her.
YOu should take her to a quiet spot when you ride, somewhere away from the other horses, so she only focuses on you. She may also be paying attention to the other horses because she fogot you were on her. Try using firmer leg and hand on her, so she acknowledges you more.
Draw reins keep a horses head down, but cranking a horses head could just result in creating a bad habit in the horse. A running martengale could be tried, but if she fights it, take it off. you dont want to risk injuring your horse. A standing martengale wont help anyway, it just prevents the saddle from sliding back on a horse with high withers.
Maybe you should let her spend less time with the other horse, so she calms down and becomes less attatched to him.
2006-11-24 07:30:51 · answer #3 · answered by andHallelujah. 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The two most common types of martingale, the standing and the running, are used to control the horse's head, and to prevent the horse from throwing his head so high that the rider gets hit in the face by the neck. When the horse's head gets above the point of control, the martingale places pressure on the head so the horse cannot raise it higher.
Another use for the martingale is to prevent a horse from rearing, as it stops the horse from raising its head high.
2006-11-24 07:24:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My horse (an OTTB training for eventing) does the same thing: he has a RUNNING martingale. I personnally think tie downs and standing martingales are cruel as the horse has no freedom. Just my opinion. :) The problem with using a martingale is once you take it off (ie for dressage) they revert back to tossing or holding their head high. Training is key, whether you do it with patience, lots of bending, and asking her to drop her head. I use a leading rein, which he is most responsive to, and it works really well. Bending and thinking shoulder in is really helpful to. Or you could take her to a trainer, even if its just once and you copy the trainers work to keep training her at home. Good Luck!
2016-05-22 22:49:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ride your horse where that on the ground there is some thing the horse likes. Try hanging something under the horses neck. Try both. One or the other might work.
2006-11-24 07:25:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best option is to purchase a martingale and use it every time you ride. This will not allow her to raise her head. Sounds like she is green.....
Also, when she starts to speed up on you, pull her into a circle. You may find yourself doing this alot, but it does work. I recommend you find someone who can break her and then teach you how to ride her. Every horse has its own quirks that you must learn.
2006-11-24 07:37:16 · answer #7 · answered by thigdonaco 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i am a horse rider and i think u should put the male horse in a place where the female doesnt see him....and u should pull the rain when the horse gets annoying and weaken ur grip in ur anckeles but tighten ur knees...and be rythmatic...its like dancing
2006-11-24 07:26:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take riding lessons
2006-11-24 07:26:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put a neck strap on her so she can't raise her head.
2006-11-24 07:25:48 · answer #10 · answered by Ricki 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋