I have a horse that can throw around some pretty big attitude. I was pretty hard on her, especially when she bucked me off once. I don't hit or anything.. but I use my voice alot as she is senstive to my tone. I watch her closely and try for teamwork, but she gets sooo stubborn. Now I am pregnant and not riding. We are getting quite a bond... will this bond mean we will have better teamwork when I can ride again?
2007-02-17 10:51:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Yes,... this bond will form trust and she will be more cooperative as she trust you just like a human.
2007-02-17 10:56:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know from personal experience that boding does help with training. My 2 year old gelding bonded with me and it has made saddle training a breeze. There are exceptions to the rule of course, but I spent so much time with him before he was old enough to ride that he responds so well to what I ask of him. If you can gain your horse's trust on the ground, they will trust you when you get on their back and are more willing to accept what you are asking of them. He does not respond as well to other trainers at the barn and I think it is because no one has taken the time to just spend with him and enjoy his company like I have. Some people have even commented on how cooperative and willing he is when he is around me. He even joined up with me on his own when we were working in the round pen oneday. I wasn't expecting or planning on it, he just did it, and ever since he's been putty in my hands. Good luck with your horse. It definitely won't hurt to spend time bonding with your mare. Maybe some of these people on here who are saying bonding does not relate to training have never experienced a true partnership with their horse. In my opinion, bonding can only make things better.
2007-02-17 11:08:43 · answer #2 · answered by rockerchic821 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it wont make a scrap of difference. The horse knows that it has the upper hand with you. The only reason the so called love is budding is you are feeding it and being close. Ride it and you will find that that horse is quite different. Horse don't love! they learn respect and dominance and that is why some people do well with horses and some don't. A stronger willed person will ride your horse and it will be a lamb! Such is the will and mentality of the horse
2007-02-17 11:03:53 · answer #3 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
OK First of all, you're dealing with a horse, not a person. The only difference between them and cows is we don't ride cows and we don't eat horses (well, not anymore). These are animals. When you call a person an animal describing them, what do you mean? Because generally that's what animals are. They want to eat, breed, and not much more than that. Talk to someone who knows what horses are about.
2007-02-17 11:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by ivy_trick_mess 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No - sorry to say. It has little to do with bonding, although bonding certainly does not hurt. Training is simple baby steps, one after another, to teach her one thing then another...with total acceptance. That's not to say there is no frustration...The attitude she suffers can come from you being "too nice" which can cause a huge problem later on.
I'd recommend working with a good trainer, if only for a few weeks here and there, to get a good handle on how to check her behavior before you get hurt. And believe me, it won't affect your "Bonding" at all!
2007-02-17 10:55:57 · answer #5 · answered by dressage.rider 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well some horses tend to do what you tell them to if they like you, they respect you!Just like some children, they will do more for you if they respect you/like you!
2007-02-17 11:29:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably, if she grows to trust you, she will respond to you better
2007-02-17 10:54:17 · answer #7 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋