my horse is always acting up how do i help her com down?

Answer 1

will it is what it dose
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Answer 2

Obviously there is more than one answer to your question and a professional trainer is always a good idea, but not always financially available.
Is this always in the saddle, or on the ground?
I think the simplest method to use, and the one i use most often is to use lateral flexion.
Start in the round pen on a long line and teach her to go in circles at your command, first at a walk, then at a trot, without pulling on the line.
You then need to teach her to come in to you on command and just stand. This teaches her that being by you is relaxing. If she starts to act up, send her out to work a little more. She'll soon realize it's a lot easier to stand by you than to run circles.
If the issue is in the saddle, you need to teach her to bring her head around to your foot (both sides). (You might want to start this on the ground first by pulling her head round to you while you stand at her shoulder).
Once she has her head round, don't release it until she stops moving and feels relaxed beneath you and then only give it back gradually, don't let her yank it back round to the front.
If this doesn't work after a few go rounds, dismount and make her do circles again while you are on the ground like you did in the round pen (this is why it's good to ride with a lead rope if you are on the trail).
It will take a little time but she will soon realize it's so much easier to not act up.
Work on her back up to......backing a horse up makes them think and gets them out of the flight mindset which i would assume is her problem.
Good luck and would love to know how it works out

Answer 3

I take care of a horse named buddy, he was very temperamental for the longest time. We didn't know what to do...I came up with the suggestion of getting him a friend like a donkey or a goat. Well sure enough! We got him a Donkey and he has since settled down a great deal. He still needs to be worked with but it has made a big improvement on his attitude.

Answer 4

Well what does she do like rear or buck or just prance around, does she only do it at certain times or places or is it a full time thing? If it is only at certain times like only once a month she could be in heat, if this is the case you should try some natural mare relaxents. Some that I know of are brands like Mare Magic, Mare-ezzz, and Calm-em. If this is not the case the you should try to get some sort of professional training because I don't know exactly what kind of "acting up" you are dealing with. Good Luck.

Answer 5

You and your horse need to spend some time in a round pen with a lead rope. This will calm her down and she will like the time you spend with her. There are videos out there to help you learn the proper way. Have fun.

Answer 6

What does com mean? What does a dot com website have to do with a horse acting up?

Answer 7

You need to establish yourself as the alpha and not let her get away with her dangerous behavior. A good way to do this is a lot of ground work and sacking out. This will help her become adjusted to different noises and sensations and learn to deal with fear in a constructive way. It will also build her relationship with you to where she will see you as her leader and she learns to respect your space and react eternally rather than externally.

Answer 8

Get to a good trainer who can help you with her behavioral problems and who can teach you how to handle her correctly and safely. If she is acting out you need to get help as soon as possible.

Answer 9

There are many calming remedies and supplements you can buy.
Monty Roberts also has a method called Join-Up. If you go to www.montyroberts.com there are books you can buy and step by step information.

Answer 10

Your best bet would be to get some lessons with your horse. :)

Answer 11

talk to her soothingly. thats how i calm my thoroughbred, Cruzer, down. he relaxes right away.