i've been having problems with my mare and it has nothing to do with saddles or injuries but it might have something to do with previous abuse so i don't want to frighten her anymore with pysical punishment. when she rears i do my best to stay on her and walk her around so she doesn't think she's won but its pretty scary... i've been doing some ground work and she seems very sensitive to touch and sound any loud noises will make her throw her head or twitch all over if i try to touch her shoulder she reacts as if its a fly and she try's to bite this behavior started a few months ago. we bought her in november and she's been wonderful on the trail but now she's starting this i talked to her previous owner and he told me if she gave me any trouble that i should just smack her head so i suspect some previous abuse. She's a beustifulmare and i'd like to be able to ride her more often without being afraid of rearing plz help????!!!!
2007-02-27 09:07:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
You got some great answers the FIRST time you posted this question. Take that advice... better yet, bring her to a trainer, and take some lessons yourself while your new mare is away at training. It sounds like you have some unrealistic ideas about this horse and you both could benefit from separate schooling.
Lastly, since this 'behavior started a few months ago', I'm guessing it wasnt' always present. In which case you're doing something to cause the mare to rear. All the more reason to find a professional in real life and not simply take the advice of strangers on a bulletin board.
Please. Rearing is VERY serious and you could both get severely injured if this isn't handled correctly *now*.
2007-02-27 09:14:50 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that K F is right you could get hurt, both of you.
you really need to go to a trainer.
It would be a good idea to go to a trainer together, so that the trainer can help you figure out what the problem is. Because most likely the horse is going to do it again. And they will have a better view and a different perspective.
2007-02-27 09:39:03 · answer #2 · answered by startella18 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to send her off to be retrained. A professional horseman will know how to better handle your mare and is willing to take the risk to get hurt as training is his job. I'd hate for you to get hurt by this mare- it can be especially dangerous if she falls back on you.
If you aren't willing to send her off- here's another way to solve it.
With a friend or family member with you. Put on her normal tack and her bridle over her halter. Clip your lunge line to her as if you were going to just lunge her and have your family member or friend have hold of the lunge line. Instruct them that the minute she goes to rear to pull as hard as they can either to the side or any way that will throw the mare off balance. You just continue to ride her while this happens. Be sure to hold on to the saddle horn and have your feet out of the stirrups for a quick dismount if needed.
Repeat this procedure until she quits rearing. It could take days, weeks or months. But if you really want this horse then you'll do what it takes.
2007-02-27 09:17:33 · answer #3 · answered by silvaspurranch 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Send her to a professional trainer. My trainer described to me how he corrected this problem. I know that his method should only be attempted by a professional horse trainer so you should not under any circumstances try it.
He said that when he has a horse that won't stop rearing he deliberately pulls it over, then sits on it's head for awhile. It works everytime and nobody gets hurt but should not EVER be tried by someone who is not a professional horse trainer.
2007-02-27 09:36:51 · answer #4 · answered by PRS 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Keep your reins loose. It will take some time for her to trust you if she has been abused. If you are in a hurry, you might try contacting the horse whisperer, Marty Roberts in Southern California. He can give you many many ways how to approach your mare. However, it might cost you some money. He is not cheap. www.martyroberts.com
2007-02-27 10:55:17 · answer #5 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My old horse had the same trouble. I don't have the money for trainer so I did a lot of groundwork and joining up. It helped a lot.
2007-02-27 12:05:08 · answer #6 · answered by cowgirlemmy172 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a tie-down and then smack the previous owner. The tie down strap attaches to the breast band and prevents the horse from throwing the head back far enough to cause damage to the rider it also gives them something to help keep their mind busy instead of jumping at shadows.
2007-02-27 09:35:40 · answer #7 · answered by Nancy B 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Try working her on a lunge line before you saddle her. She may be feeling her oats, and if you get her moving and concentrating on moving forward so she can't rear, you may reduce the problem. I have seen some wranglers kind of pet the horse with a rope, not hit them, but pet them so that they get used to different things touching their skin. Try a variety of brushes to desensitize her shoulder. Also, you may want to find someone who does massage, or accupuncture, my sister has had success with her horse using accupuncture.
2007-02-27 09:19:49 · answer #8 · answered by mliz55 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
if it were me i would seek pro(trainer) help...
2007-02-27 09:31:49 · answer #9 · answered by cowgirl642 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋