I have a horse that pulled one a while back and got in an accident and we want to try to retrain her to pull it agian.
2007-02-11 04:20:01 · 6 answers · asked by barrelnfun 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
WE ARE VERY EXPERINCED PEOPLE W/ HORSES WE HAVE 31!!!!!!
2007-02-11 04:25:03 · update #1
It is very simple.
start without the cart. What you need is a harness (or a surcingle) that you can put two lunge lines through. Basically, you will be ground driving your horse. Have someone walk at her head if she is confused.
Carry a whip, give her a tap and say walk on. Pull on the reins to whoa. Pull one side or the other to get her to turn.
This part is very easy. We do it with all of our foals before we ride them.
Once she ground drives well, hook her up to a cart. Make sure someone is standing at her head to hold her if she freaks out. Have that person lead you (driving) around until the horse feels comfortable. Then you are off and ready to go.
2007-02-11 04:26:03 · answer #1 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a gelding that would be great at doing this. He helped with building a log corral and did great!
You have all the equipment? I found a used set but did not have the money at the time to buy it. I used to be a groomer of show horses who pulled carts. The harness needs to be put on correctly. Have someone show you if you do not no how.
Practice, practice, practice. Your horse may have hesitations because of the bad experience. You might have to get a professional in there to help you.
Good luck
PS. I no someone who at the time he asked my help had 24 horses and he did not know much about them at all....
2007-02-11 12:28:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a good trainer. If you do not have the experience you can really cause a problem, get yourself hurt and further terrify your horse. An experienced trainer can help your horse get over the fear, can teach you what to do and will put both of you back into the buggy safely.
2007-02-11 12:23:44 · answer #3 · answered by dressage.rider 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
train without a cart/buggy as to not frighten the horse or cause them to react badly and possibly dangerously. then if the horse is doing well with just the reins, introduce him/her to the cart, but do NOT attach the horse to it in case they spook, and injure themselves. Also if you aren't comfortable doing this, then I highly suggest getting a trainer, who knows how to handle horses and training, but check them out first.
Good Luck
2007-02-11 13:03:17 · answer #4 · answered by B.Cheeks.B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a traing harness they sell them for doing stuff like that
2007-02-11 13:39:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if your SO experenced then WHY DONT YOU KNOW?
2007-02-11 14:37:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋