i was just wondering what crow hopping is in horses. I have this horse that like 7 or 8. i'm not really sure and when he gets spooked he'll do this wierd thing where he jumps and throws his legs forward. i can stay on but its scary. he has a very strong neck and so i try turning his head but its pretty hard.
2006-12-30 06:08:37 · 5 answers · asked by luckyarb 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
CROW HOPPING IS JUST ANOTHER NAME 4 PIG ROOTING/ BUCKING.........
2007-01-03 00:08:53 · answer #1 · answered by Maley 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yep everyone else pretty much defined crow hopping.
It sounds like from what you described that your horse is simply spooking and rearing. This is completely natural, since horses are "fight or flight" animals. He's listening to survival instints.
don't listen to what some people are saying. A stronger bit is NOT going to do anything except encourage him to react worse. Horses pull away from pressure. And lol im sorry this cracked me up, it doesn't matter how strong you are, you aren't going to win a fight with a 1200 lb animal by using force.
Instead you have to start with improving your relationship with your horse. A pro trainer can help you with this. Go back to ground manners and perfect his leading skills. See if you can get him to back up, side pass, disengage his hind quarters, and flex him at the poll by using the slightest pressure from the lead rope. If you study equine behavior and body language, you'll eventually be able to do this with the horse at liberty. But you'll have to have a strong relationship with your horse to do that, don't you? It's important you are alpha in your horse's herd, and that he's always listening to you.
If you develop a good relationship, he will be a totally different horse riding him. If he's always focused on you, waiting for what to do next, he will be less worried about the scary things that go on in the world. Take him by scary stuff. If he spooks, don't get tense. Relax, breathe deeply. You being nervous makes him nervous. Don't pull or jerk on the reins. I strongly suggest teaching him beforehand how to lower his head on cue. This puts him in a relaxed state. If he's still a bit shooken up, work him and challenge his mind right there on the spot. Back him up, sidepass, etc...eventually he'll forget about what was so scary and focus on you.
This depends so much on your relationship with your horse. If he doesnt trust you or look up to you as a leader and friend, then it's time for a change. call a pro trainer and have him help you. well good luck hope all goes well
2007-01-01 03:51:46 · answer #2 · answered by yayme616 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Crow hopping is like bucking, but they are small and not enough to do more than throw you forward a bit. My mare used to do 1 or 2 everytime I asked her to canter. Thankfully, she's over it.
Sounds like your horse is doing a rear and a run to me. If you mean a splayed stance with the front legs reaching out and him leaning back, it is a common type of spook.
If you think you can not handle your horse (or can barely pull him in a circle), try lifting weights to gain more arm muscle. Believe me, it helps a lot. You do not want to just take the easy way out and go for a stronger bit- that can ruin a horse's mouth and sensitivity. Plus that doesn't solve the problem.
2006-12-30 09:18:35 · answer #3 · answered by D 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
crowhopping is when a horse put his head down and jumps off all four feet and lands stiff legged. Your horse isn't crow hopping. He's more just rearing and taking off. My horse does that when she's hyper and you hold her back! -Good job staying on.
2006-12-30 06:11:46 · answer #4 · answered by hey_its_from_clare 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
This is called shying, which is the reaction to flee from whatever scares him.
You may want to get a stronger bit if he is hard to control.
Crow hopping is a short, stiff-legged buck - not a full, powerful buck.
2006-12-30 06:53:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋