ok my horse is a hunter/jumper and my trainer says that i need to either buy spurs or get a stronger leg. If i have to i will get very small spurs, but I would still like to develop a stronger leg. My friend that i ride with has a stronger leg then me and she got on my horse one day and he responded to her leg pretty well. and sometimes he seems totally dead to my leg. PLEASE HELP!!!
2007-01-17 02:46:23 · 6 answers · asked by Allison W 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
You need to use leg everyday for them to respond to it- sounds like you need to strengten your leg muscles- start running, elipticals, lifting weights with your legs, etc. All of that will help.
Your horse seems sensitive enough, if you get stronger legs, you probably will not need spurs (and spurs will make him less sensitive- they are the easy way out). You could also try carrying a crop/whip to help reinforce your leg commands. You may just need to carry it, or possibly just need it during training, but it is a useful tool. I usually just carry a whip with me and my horse goes forward. I think I only have to use it about once a month on her.
Note that it does take a while to get them to learn to move off your leg. If you practice, he should be able to spin in a circle as fast as how hard your leg pressure is that you put on him.
2007-01-17 12:26:41 · answer #1 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how fast do you want your hunter? Maybe it's not the horse maybe it's the wrong rider. Your leg can be as strong as you want if he ain't gonna listen then it doesn't matter. Try spurs, feed your horse more, get a different trainer, get a new horse,maybe he's badly broke and doesn't know what leg is anyways. Try baby steps like he is just learning for the 1st time see if that helps.
2007-01-17 03:39:27 · answer #2 · answered by biff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds such as you bought fortunate with this kind of quality horse. I realize what it is love to be head-over-heels in love with a horse, it is quality is not it! Maybe do not attempt to take him in velocity parties. I had a horse that did the identical factor, and I knew she simply wasn't reduce out for barrels. I switched her over to western satisfaction and she or he used to be such a lot larger at it. I certainly not inspiration I might like satisfaction, however now I've purchased one other satisfaction horse seeing that I adore it such a lot! If you desire to hold walking him, you might take a look at spurs, or upping his feed, like different individuals mentioned. But it sounds to me that eventually, he'll certainly not particularly be a 'winner' within the velocity parties. Think approximately your priorities. Do you're keen on him greater than you're keen on profitable? Would he be larger off in case you bought him? Teaching a child find out how to experience or being a delicate pal to a timid rider, at the same time you do good on a brand new horse? Maybe you might hire him to repay his board and get a brand new horse, pleasant of each worlds. Saving for a brand new horse could now not be so dangerous. Good matters come to those that wait. This is particularly your individual choice, do what feels correct. Good success, I wish the whole lot is going good!
2016-09-07 23:51:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try tapind horsey with the end of your reins and say ''HUP" or give him a little nudge with your heels.He may also be bored of the ring so try taking him out into the country for a day ride on the trails.No jumping and those trail rides would liven him up.
2007-01-18 03:55:05 · answer #4 · answered by powerraceygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you need to strengthn the muscles in your leg so therefore you can give him an adequate signal on what to do next.
2007-01-17 03:09:46 · answer #5 · answered by bradswoman09 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, so there is YOUR ANSWER-start exercising and streghtening your legs--------and forget those damn spurs.
2007-01-17 05:28:05 · answer #6 · answered by nickle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋