I need to train my horse for rally i'm in pony club and i need help to turn my horse (a lazy but FAST Q/H gelding he is 4 and a total greenie!)
i have been on him 1 time and fell of he got scared beacause of a motorcycle im only a D1(newbie) in pony club i need to train him for dressage and show jumping and i have untill june to do this any tips?
2007-03-22 08:28:45 · 12 answers · asked by Kim C 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
i cant bear to give him up!
2007-03-22 08:58:23 · update #1
Send your horse off for training. I agree with another answer that he may not be ready even for this June. My suggestion is send him off to be trained in the disciplines you are wanting and look for an equine in your area to lease or own that already knows those skills which you are wanting to do.
Your horse may not be ready for this June, but there's no reason you shouldn't enjoy that experience on a horse that will build your confidence and make you more experienced horse back rider. And next season you will have the chance to have a go on your 4 year old Gelding.
2007-03-22 10:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by silvaspurranch 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he is only 4 you cant do all this before then. If you do then you will run the risk of ruining him. I'd see if you can find a local trainer who will teach you how to teach him how to do the things you want to do at the correct pace. That way you will get the best from your horse as and when he is old enough to do it. If you try to do too much, too fast then he may get confused and unhappy.
Do you know how to do dressage and showjumping? If you dont know how, how can you teach your horse?
Good luck with this, training your own horse is a wonderful thing to do! I am sure that the PC will help you all they are able :)
2007-03-22 08:33:45 · answer #2 · answered by Tiffers 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm generally against green riders paired with green horses, especially when they're working on these animals without supervision. You need the help and assistance of a professional trainer. Otherwise, you could end up confusing the horse or seriously injuring one or the both of you. I'd recommend putting the horse into training and trying to take some lessons on a broke school horse until you're more comfortable and can handle any outbursts your horse might have. Your trainer can decide whether or not you're capable of handling your horse in weekly lessons with her, and she can help you learn how to best control him.
2007-03-22 08:40:36 · answer #3 · answered by ap1188 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the general opinion that you are going to need to get a pro to help you. But I honestly do not see even a pro being able to get him trained in 90 days. It takes that long to lay a good solid foundation. Most dressage horses take years to train to the higher levels. PLUS you are going to need to be taught dressage and show jumping. You may spend this year (and maybe the next) learning how to ride him and getting him trained. Just don't try and rush him thru anything. Good Luck
2007-03-22 09:55:50 · answer #4 · answered by Paint Pony 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You need to find a trainer in your area to work with. Green horse plus green rider can spell disaster without a good person helping the two of you.
I agree that 4 is very young for doing everything that you are wanting.
2007-03-22 08:37:02 · answer #5 · answered by Sharingan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-22 19:10:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well if the horse is not fully trained you need to put a sandle on the pony then as you have the saddle on you need to put a sandbag on it!!my mother and i have a pony business we do pony rides for kids birthdays !! i have been around horses all my live ! i am not the greatest but i read my books on it ! if you have a lead line rope you need to use that as well any thing to show the horse or pony that you are boss! ponies can spook and they can get scarred from the littlest things in order for that to not happen you need to grab things that they might be scarred of then let them smell it for example let the pony smell the motorcycle then start it up in front of it ! that will work im sure of it!!! thanks
2007-03-22 08:37:42 · answer #7 · answered by misses 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If your a Pony Club member your commissioner will be able to help you out if not herself she should be able to give you the name of someone who can so have a word with her
2007-03-22 08:37:34 · answer #8 · answered by doglover 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He honestly shouldn't be jumping already.
I would sell him and get an older one that already knows what to do. You have too high expectations for this horse too soon.
2007-03-22 08:38:52 · answer #9 · answered by areias 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, i would really like to help you out with this because i have a lot of experience with training green horses, however i think it would be better if we could have an actual conversation where you could ask questions about my response and i could answer then and go into detail etc... So please contact me at my equine help hotline by adding Equine Help 101 to your buddy list! I would LOVE to help you anytime =) i just think it'd be better this way, thanks!
2007-03-22 09:23:21 · answer #10 · answered by Sarah C- Equine Help 101 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋