if I had bad experiences with my last horse
2007-02-17 12:21:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If the horse does not act up for anyone else- yes it is your fault. Or if their behavior changed since your accident, it's your fault. If it is a random spook because something jumped out- that's natural.
I am going through that right now as well- I was riding another horse that fractured a couple ribs and tore up my arm (nasty scars). My own horse- whom I have only fallen off of when my stirrup broke, is getting the after effects. I have no reason to be afraid of riding her, but I was. I am finally starting to get over my fear of riding, but even on the ground, she could tell the difference. When I was afraid to ride, she would be hesistant to come up to me in the pasture to take her out, she would spook at every sound, and work herself in a nervous sweat if I tied her and left her.
6 months later, I am finally working out the majority of the fear out of my system. She is getting back to her old self- basically bombproof and will walk towards me in the pasture. She also ties with no problem.
Your behavior really affects the horse- if they trust you, and you are tense, they will assume that something bad is going to get them.
If your horse is really sensitive to your feelings (like my mare is), I would take it very slow with her/him. If possible, try to gain your confidence back on a horse that is calm- and will not act differently if you are tense.
Good luck- I am still fighting through it, and will never be as fearless as I was before, but just keep trying.
2007-02-17 14:08:18 · answer #1 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Riding a horse is a give and take experience. If either of you starts out tense, the nervousness tends to spread to each of you so you both wind up with the jitters. There are many horses that are spooky or nervous by nature. It's not necessarily the rider's fault. However, if you as a rider get on a nervous horse and you yourself have butterflies in your stomach, your discomfort will only spread to the horse. Then you have a pair that's too frightened to act as a cohesive unit. It's not your fault. Riding can be a dangerous activity and it's unwise to enter into it without being aware of the risk involved. But if you're a nervous rider you'd do best to stay away from young, green, or spooky horses. If you have the money and opportunity, I highly advise you to take some lessons on well-broke school horses. These are horses that have seen and done just about everything and very little phases them. The best school horses know their jobs so well, a nervous rider doesn't bother them. They're just the sort of horses any inexperienced or nervous rider needs to build confidence.
2007-02-17 20:59:15 · answer #2 · answered by ap1188 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are way too many reasons that your horse could be acting up to answer absolutely here. But, yes, if you are tense your horse will feel it and will act out. It sounds like you need to work with a trainer who can help you and your horse work through this. Having a horse that acts up is dangerous and not at all fun to put up with...work with someone who can show you how to prevent this and who can move you into a higher level of riding.
2007-02-17 20:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by dressage.rider 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Horses do pick up on being tense, but are you tense b/c of lack of confidance or b/c of the horses past experiences? The horse may not be as well broke as you were told, or there could be some under lying causes. You could do a little bit more ground work on him to build both of your confidance back up, that works on about all horse/human relationships. You may also check your tack, sometimes when they are uncomfortable, they tend to let us know about it. Hope I helped.
2007-02-17 20:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by accsmomma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends.
Were you on his/her back? If so? Yeah. It probably is. Or you were trying to get the horse to do something he/she didn't want to do. Horses are some of the most emotional and -bullheaded- creatures around.
If not?
It could be the horse just got scared. That happens. =) Move on. Bad experiences happen. but if you love your horse? That's all that matters.
2007-02-17 20:24:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be....horses are very very sensitive animals and can generally tell when you are nervous...which, in turn, makes them nervous.
Take it one step at a time. Walk your horse on a lead for several days. Then mount and dismount. Then just walk around the ring, etc.
Do this until you and your new horse feel comfortable with each other. Good luck!
2007-02-17 20:25:52 · answer #6 · answered by tigeri4263 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
horses can tell when your nervous riding them.....just like a horse can tell if you look down as your jumping a 5 foot jump...what you really have to do is be more confident in yourself so your horse knows you are confident in him/her..... as long as you show your horse your not afraid you should be fine.....but if the horse just spooked at something then thats fine it happens
2007-02-17 20:53:08 · answer #7 · answered by yo_dede_13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more than likely ,it can sense your feelings just chill out not all horses are the same just give him more attention and dont let it feel your fear
2007-02-17 22:51:11 · answer #8 · answered by boredism 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he is trying to get over you, test you out, he can feel your tenseness.
2007-02-17 21:26:11 · answer #9 · answered by Calais 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋