2006-12-31 17:52:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
when i ride with martingale she puts her tongue out while running
2006-12-31 18:02:37 · update #1
Most likely your horse has a physical problem. It's important you check to see if his bridle and saddle fits and that it's being placed on the horse correctly. A saddle fitter can help with this. Also, have a vet come check him out to make sure nothing's wrong. He could be trying to tell you by shaking his head when you ride him that he's in pain.
Also, I know this sounds silly, but if he starts to shake his head, get off and check to see if the bit isn't under his tongue. Some horses like playing with the bit which usually results in their tongue over the bit. Or it could be that his bridle is too loose, thus the bit too far down which easily gets under his tongue.
If you're absolutely sure everything fits, he's not in pain, and he doesn't get his tongue over the bit, your horse may simply be bored. What kind of work do you do with him? How young is he? If you do easy work such as trail riding and he's young, he may just want to play. If he's older, it could still be the same problem (I knew a 26 year old mare who constantly shook her head) Or it could be he's barn sour or buddy sour and is wanting to get away from work.
Next time he shakes his head, don't get frustrated. Challenge his mind and make him work. Back him up, sidepass, disengage his hindquarters, flex, etc. Eventually he'll realize that it's really hard to shake his head with all that work! but make sure it's nothing pain related, otherwise this exercise is useless. Oh and don't use anything that's going to restrict the movement of his head. All this does is irritate him and TEMPORARILY restrict him shaking his head. It isn't going to teach him anything when you take it off.
good luck i hope this helps
2007-01-01 03:29:15 · answer #1 · answered by yayme616 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using a martingale. This keeps the horse's head from ducking down too low because it's attached to the bridle and girth.
2007-01-01 01:55:23 · answer #2 · answered by Lauren 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would bump her mouth with each nod, just a little bump at first, then a little harder if theres no response after several times, until you get a response, and then she should get annoyed with that and stop momentarily the head bobbing, at which point you keep your hands still and pet her, thereby rewarding her. start at a halt, then walk, then trot, etc. only moving up to a faster pace as the head bobbing stops. and do it while being ponied so you don't have to worry too much about controlling the actual direction of the horse while you concentrate on the bumping and bobbing.
2007-01-01 12:50:54 · answer #3 · answered by mastermindme 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like the bit and bridle are causing undue irritation. See if you can find a different one that the horse will have less problems with.
2007-01-01 02:09:04 · answer #4 · answered by John * 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a running masrtingle, its a strap that goes from bridle, to reins to under saddle, accord to your style of riding
2007-01-01 01:58:36 · answer #5 · answered by s p 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Whatever you do, do NOT use a tiedown.
2007-01-01 19:13:37 · answer #6 · answered by Horse Jumpin' Gal 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He wants to mate.
2007-01-01 01:55:26 · answer #7 · answered by tornjeansandguitar 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋