I am going to get a ex race horse?

Question

I need to know, what are some things I can get to slow him down, should I get a flash bridle? What kind of bit should I use? Should I get a martingale with a standing or running attachment?
THANK U SO MUCH!

Answer 1

this article has a lot of easy to read and very useful info.....good luck!
http://horsecare.stablemade.com/_articles/tb_off_track.htm

Answer 2

The equipment you use should depend on the horse's personality and your own level of experience. Is the horse coming to you directly from the track, or has it been through one or two owners since finishing its racing career? Remember, it's very important to give an OTTB several months off after finishing its racing career. The racing life is very different from any other experience, and the horses need time to unwind from the track lifestyle before you can start serious retraining. If this is a horse fresh from the track, I also recommend working with an experienced trainer unless you've worked with OTTBs in the past. It's a very rewarding experience, but it also requires a firm and knowledgeable hand and a rider with the confidence and experience to pass to their mount.

When you first work with your new horse, I recommend using the simples equipment you can get away with. A standard racing D is what I put almost all my TBs in when I start working with them. I'll add a slow twist only if they try to grab the bit and run through it. I also like regular snaffle bridles, especially starting out. If you have a horse that really grinds the bit, you can consider a flash (if you're dressage) or a figure 8 (if you're hunter/jumper). Speak with your trainer before adding this sort of equipment. I also like to avoid martingales when starting out. The horse needs time to adjust to its new lifestyle without throwing on complicated equipment. You also need to be able to ride a horse without a martingale in most hunter flat classes (over fences is a different story).

My advice is mainly to keep things simple when you're starting out. As your horse's education continues, you can consider a more advanced bit, a standing martingale, etc. But speak with your trainer about all of this before you make the switch.

Answer 3

well Im not sure what the best bit would be but I would first of all do LOTS of ground work. Tie his head down and lunge him asking him to do lots of transitions. up to a canter, down to a trot down to a walk and back to a trot... and so on. ground driving can be good for him too. all the transition work will get him thinking about other things than running.
another good excercise is tyign his head around so hes going in a very small circle. this way he wont flip over on you if you need to pull him into a tight circle while riding him.
and just remember just to think slow. do everything slowly with him.

Answer 4

My advice to you is to get a slow twist snaffle, or a three piece kimberwick-- and a standing martingale with a flash bridle! I used all of those on my ex racehorse and now he is one of the most obediant, calm animals i know!

Answer 5

My advice is to start slow and simple - Make sure he has a lot of turn out time and I would also start by lunging him in different equipment before you actually get on him. I have been working with ex racehorses for the last 20 years and all of them are very different. I think it is best to get to know them on the ground before you throw a bunch of training equipment on them. Sometimes it is just too overwhelming and the have sensive personalities... try lunging first and if all goes well with that - then try to ride him in what you were lunging in..

Answer 6

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Answer 7

this horse has been taught to run , he needs to be retrained , if you know noting about horses i would not go there . if you are a rider start from scratch , a sidepull or snaffle ,teaching the one rein stop , and you need to start from a stand still to teach this one , there is lots on this online about this , maybe you should do some homework , about this .

Answer 8

Well, first off a race horse is a trained animal. They don't *just run* . Trust me you will enjoy the ride.. he will walk, trot, breeze or run for you....

Just have fun with your race horse.... we put plenty of them with families after retiring them from the track (thoroughbreds- not trotters)... 18 of them to be exact.

GOOD LUCK

Answer 9

jumps, jiant hoops