Riding My horse?

Question

when i'm riding my horse he always pulls on the reins and he never listens to me can someone help me am i doing something wrong?

He doesn't do this all the time though which is weird

oh and also i'm going to get lessons soon so that will help alot

Answer 1

Sorry to say-there is not just one answer to give, many things might be happening. First thing I can suggest is watch how you hold your reins--are you holding them too loose or too tight. Check the bit-is it too small or to big for the horses mouth. Check the head piece of your bridle-is the strap going from the bit to the horses ears too tight. Try attaching reins to your halter and riding without a bit. If your horse still tosses his head you might have to use a tie down. Also contact the people you got the horse from and ask them how they rode him/her. How much leg they used when riding? If they used leg commands to control your horse and you're just new to riding, you maybe confusing him/her by the difference.

My suggestion is to start with your tack and make sure it fits properly and is the right size for your horse. Take the lessons and learn. Your horse can sense you're new to this. Just remember your horse has its own personality, just like you. Take the time to get to know his/hers and let it get to know yours. This will cause a very strong bond between the two of you and each of you will know what type of mood the other is in right away. My horse knows me better than my husband does, so enjoy your new friendship.

Answer 2

As said in the above posts, there's more than just one thing that could be causing this.
At the moment, he's in charge and will do whatever he wants. YOU are the one that's meant to be in charge.

Make sure you are not constantly pulling on your reins. He'll just pull more because he doesn't like being tugged on the mouth. Use your legs more than your hands (remember - legs before hands). Just squeeze your reins alternately.

Make sure you are also using the correct bit and your reins are not too short, but have enough contact to make sure he knows you're in charge.

I'm glad that you'll be getting some lessons soon. That will definitely help you! Good luck!!

Answer 3

Actually pulling does depend alot on the horses age and breed. How old is the horse, and what is he/she? Plus you must always remember that every horse is different, just like people. Some absolutely hate having there mouths pulled on and some don't care. When you are riding, do u tighten your hands around the reins or just kinda let the reins lay in your hands. If you are tightening you hands your horse can feel that and will react to that. By pulling on the reins is probably his/her way of asking you to loosen up just a little bit or to relax your hands a little. How long have you had this horse?

Answer 4

Work on your hands. Pulling the reins is asking you to Get Out Of My Mouth!

Rein tension, pulling a horse (or mule's) mouth is punishment. Releasing rein tension is reward.

There are no bad horses (dogs) only uneducated owners.

Answer 5

I ride horses with my friend and the horse i ride on somtimes does that to. So we went back to the barn and looked him over and he had 10 sandspers on his bottom blanket. Also try to get him a restrainer so when he puts his head up he can only go half way. I have a little more advice, circle him around the circle pen if you have one and try to show him who is boss. That is what happened to my horse.

Answer 6

My horse has the same problem.
You need to sit really deeply in the saddle and sit up. Develop a really strong, position. You can do that by working without stirrups or bareback. You could also try it on anoter horse, that won't pull you out of the saddle.

Once you have the strong seat, supple him, so you have good strong contact. Do alittle left alittle right.


Basically, work without stirrups and supple him.

Make sure when devolping your seat, you sit up.

Hope this helps!

Answer 7

Theres like no one thing or even 10 things I can tell you to do on this, because this is all huge gaping holes in your horses and you training levels.

You really need to get some lessons to find out how to properly control your horse, and how to get your horses focus back on you.

If you horse isn't listening, its because your not being a leader. Again, I can't stress enough that you need professional guidance, these things always trainwreck if never gotten undercontrol. I say this for you and your horses safety.

Edit- awesome job getting lessons, you made my day!! You will learn so much and grow immensly especially if your horse is giving you problems. You will see your horse grow as you grow, no better reward.

Answer 8

it might be the bit you are using. or it could just be the horse trying to say hes the boss of you. you should try shorting your reins when you ride

Answer 9

If he's pulling on the reins you may need to consider a tie down --- also check his bit to make sure it's not too tight, and check to see that you're not pulling his head too high.

Answer 10

If you have the money hire a horse trainer or buy a book and train her-him yourself!