the horse i ride we took to the battlefield and in the open fields he was nuts but on the trail surrounded by trees and other horses he was fine what could cause this?
2007-01-01 10:25:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
my racking horse was crazy at the battle field he only tryed to run with me once but we did not get away from the other horses or anything like that and he kept protecting our other male horse from one of the horses in the back and it was a female why is this ? hes fine in a woody aria but in a wide open space hes crazy not stupid crazy
2007-01-05 04:38:27 · update #1
HORSES ARENT STUBBORN THEY ARE SMART AND CAN GET FRIGHTENED THATS WHY THIS IS HAPPENING AND UR NOT LISTENIN TO UR HORSE PROPERLY WEN RIDING OTHERWISE U WOOD B ABLE 2 PIN POINT WAT IS HAPPENING................
2007-01-02 14:02:36 · answer #1 · answered by Maley 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
OK, firstly when horses usually get into an open field, they want to go and play, it is an open space and lots of room. On the other hand, however, depending on the history of the horse, previous riders may have made a point of galloping this horse in the open fields, hence the horse would be anticipating this as it was a common occurrence.
Do not get upset or angry. Bring a friend along with you who also has a horse to the field and make it no big deal. Do not run your horse, but expect that he still will not be perfect. The more you do that calm trip to the field, with a friend and their calm horse, the better your horse will get. If you make a big deal about a horse acting up, it gives them more reason to act up.
2007-01-02 01:21:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
He has a fear of wide open spaces, which may have been caused by an accident he had out in the open. I'm not sure if you've ever heard of join-up, but I would suggest it for this problem. Start by longing the horse in the field. Keep driving him away with your arms and voice until he starts to put his head down and chew or lick his lips, then turn so you're facing away from him. When he comes to you and gets right behind you it means he has chosen to be with you instead of running around outside, so you should take a few steps. He will hopefully follow you, and then he will trust you enough to know he is safe in the open field. This will also bring you two closer. Hope this helps!
2007-01-01 18:43:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Horses tend to get much more excited in open fields than in closed in woods. My 14.2 quarter horse pony is the same way! When we're trail riding in the woods she's just about as calm as can be but when we get out in an open field she gets all excited and wants to run and buck more than in the woods. Your horse is probably just the same way. Try to calm her down by patting her neck and letting her hear your soft voice. If she is acting up and being bad, talk to her in a more firm voice by saying "NO!" in a strong voice. I hope this helps, good luck!
2007-01-01 20:19:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Many reasions, Abust, Fear, or the were spoiled and tought that they were boss. If you want to make a horse less stubern, Be loving yet strict.
reminding the horse that you ary the boss.
(but DO NOT go over board and accdentaly abust your horse)
I hoped i helped!!
2007-01-05 18:06:39 · answer #5 · answered by horsegirl s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm betting you're getting him away from the other horses. Keep in mind, they're a herd animal. It's seperation anxiety, and the only cure is for you to work with your horse more on your own, away from other horses. Get him responsive to your cues. If he isn't respecting you and your cues, keep working with him. Work on stops and turns, as well as loping circles. Make sure he's focusing on YOU. If he's looking away at other horses, and worrying about where they are, lope him some more. When he quits worrying about the other horses, work him another 10-15 minutes, then put him up.
2007-01-02 03:20:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Without knowing the particulars it's hard to help on this one. How often do you ride this horse at the battlefield? Was this the first time? What all was going on? Were you seperated from your usual group of riding buddies? Get me the answer to these questions along with as much information as you can think of, even if you think it won't help, and I'll let you know what I think of the situation.
2007-01-02 16:23:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Sounds like he doesn't feel safe in wide open spaces and prefers the security of being surrounded by tree's. Just needs working on, walking out in the fields till he gets used to it.
2007-01-01 18:31:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Maybe, when he's out in the open fields he feels unsafe and in the trees he feels safe, or maybe when he's in the field he would rather be free and frisky , running around and bucking. My thoroughbred Sarah does it on strait stretches some times, she just wants to take off running. I usually don't let her unless i Know exactly what is out there and where it all goes to. you just have to teach him that your the boss and that there is nothing to fear and that he has to obey you and do what you tell him to.
2007-01-01 18:43:58 · answer #9 · answered by *~Squeekimz~* 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
cuz they can just like us i know what ua mean my quarter horse andrew was so un predictable he took me for one of those rides and let me tell u at least im hear to talk about it ha ha it is fun he was and is trained to take trails and only but on the battlefield its all for one and one for all to horses theyre not stupid at least u have a memory
2007-01-01 18:34:14 · answer #10 · answered by sunshine 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
i dont think it is the horse, maybe some previous things happened in his life that frightened him of open fields, all horses are good wat changes how they act is how there treated. you will just have to work your horse through his fear!
~good luck!
2007-01-03 02:52:55 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋