How can I find out how to enter my horse and what the regulations are. I know they prob. aren't usually gelded, but my paint acts like a stud and although he's great with people, if someone ever sat on him he'd give them a run for thier money. Before we break him we'd like to give him the opportunity to perform just in case he's a natural. Any suggestion?
2007-03-26 07:46:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
My husband is a bull rider and we only do events where the bulls and horses are treated like athletes not mishandled or abused.
2007-03-26 07:58:35 · update #1
Not trying to be rude, but I'm looking for an answer to my ? not people's personal opinions. My husband is a horse trainer and we've had horses for years, my question is simply how can I get information on entering my horse in local rodeos- Midwest area between Missouri and Texas... thanks!
2007-03-26 09:39:54 · update #2
check with your local rodeos, try calling the county fair association they can give you info on all the regualtions that your paint would need to be entered.
2007-03-26 08:35:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since your husband is a bull rider, I am sure that he knows the stock contractors that supply animals for the rodeos. You can't just haul him to a rodeo and enter him. In most cases, they will ask that you bring your horse to their arena and will try him there. Most will not just put him in the rodeo and let him buck. These horses are taught how to buck and the contractors like to see if this is something they will do everytime or just until they are broke and quit bucking. We had one that was purchased from us as a saddle bronc horse since he loved to buck under saddle. He is now a very well cared for and very successful bucking horse and has been for over 10 years. And he was sent intothe string as a 4 year old. Good Luck and I hope this helps.
2007-03-26 17:24:31 · answer #2 · answered by Paint Pony 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you should put your horse into events like that, especially at such a young age.
Teaching him it's ok to buck earlier in life is going to be a hard habit to UNTEACH. Generally when people enter their horses in competitions and events such as this one, they don't plan on doing any other event. I don't think you should ruin your horse this young-- not only will it ruin his attitude, but his trust in you ( because the straps and contraptions they put on them HURT them ) and even his legs. Horses are barely ridden by the age of two, any earlier isn't barely possible-- at the age of three you want to enter your poor horse as a bronc? It's not going to be good for anyone so i suggest you try and find a nother event to train and work up to.
Would you like to try a hand at english? Maybe barrel racing is right for you if you don't want to try english-- although if you decide to switch from barrel racing to hunterjumping etc.. your horse will be speedy and you will have to work at reteaching him to be SLOOOOW. There are so many other options that won't ruin him-- Remeber, any horse is a natural at bucking, especially when being pinched in the privates and stomachs by contraptions.
2007-03-26 15:58:08 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah C- Equine Help 101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Horses used at rodeos for broncs are bred for it. They specially breed for rough stock horses.
Break your horse and enjoy him as a saddle horse.
Many of the bronc horses are actually mares.
When you see top pro competitions most of the horses are mares. They tend to buck harder and more aggressively than the males.
2007-03-26 15:59:44 · answer #4 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geldings actually are used a lot as bucking broncs although they also use mares and studs. Why would you want to do that to your horse? It's bad on their legs and hooves and could lead to problems later on in life. Teaching him to buck will also lead to problems if you want to ride him later on. Bucking horses are often drugged and the bucking strap does hurt them. He is to young to be used as a bronc and youshould really be training him to ride right now. I personally would not send my horse into a life like that.
2007-03-26 14:54:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I WOULD NOT SUGGEST YOU PUTTING HIM INTO A RODEO IF YOU WANT TO TRAIN HIM BECAUSE THEY GET THE MIND SET THAT IT IS OK TO BUCK AND YOU WILL HAVE A WIL HORSE. BUT IF YOU REALLY WANT TO THEN NEXT TIME YOU GO TO A RODEO GO TO THE BACK WHERE THE ARE COMING OUT FROM AND ASK THEM.
2007-03-26 17:40:19 · answer #6 · answered by none 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋