my horse kicks at me playing what should i do to prevent getting kicked? please awnser.
2007-11-30 13:00:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
I don't care if the horse is playing, this is very dangerous behaviour. You could end up with a broken bone or worse - dead.
Firstly you need to be sure of the reasons why he is kicking out: you may have starttled him, he may be in pain or he may just be taking the p**s.
If you can rule out the first two reasons then your horse needs to re-learn his manners and that it is unacceptable to kick out at you. Have you ever done join up? If you can try this, or have a friend that can help you, I would recommend it. It will help re-establish the bond between you both.
If you do not like the idea of that then I suggest you talk to an experienced person and ask them to help you. Sometimes simply shouting "No" loudly and clearly and making a loud noise, such as clapping you hands, will distract the horse. He will come to associate this beahviour with being shouted at and hopefuly it will begin to subside.
I do not agree with those who say you should take a whip to the horse: the whip is a riding aid and NOT a weapon. Only bad riders and inexperienced handlers will rely on a whip to control a horse.
2007-11-30 22:26:10 · answer #1 · answered by PNewmarket 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Kicking, like biting should never be tolerated.
Though the reasons why a horse kicks will vary for many reasons, and there are at times where contact truly is an accident, there is much you can do to keep both you and your horse safe.
I wouldn't exactly say it's 'playing' as much as it is trying to dominate you, and that behavior can not be allowed to continue.
With out having more details to work with, it makes answering your question quite difficult.
I know many people who do this, and I don't condone it. But they go into their horses stalls sometimes with only a light hold of the halter....a horse should always be handled with a lead or shank...it helps for a number of reasons, it helps you maintain control.
Is your horse tickleish? Does he kick when you try to groom him? If that is the case, you have to work carefully and try to desensitize the areas.
As for what to do, all I can really suggest is when working with your horse keep him on a lead...and stand close to his body. All horses give tell tale signs that a kick is coming, the shift of weight, the ears, and placement of the head....A horse must be balanced to kick....once you realize that he's preparing to kick you strongly rattle the lead/shank, and with a very firm and loud/commanding voice you tell him 'NO!" and force him to shift his weight so he is off balance and can not kick. You have to be consistant. This will take a few times, but if you remain in control, you should see results.
Never take for granted that he is 'cured'.
You must have his respect.
And you must respect his strength.
Once your horse knows you really are smaller then he is, you are in deep trouble.
We have to maintain control through our brains.
Whipping and beating are NOT the way to go, as they only compound the problem.
2007-12-03 14:26:03 · answer #2 · answered by Tira A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where is this happening? Stall? Pasture? Take something with you that's going to make him a little scared so he won't want to come too near to you... if he doesn't get near you then he can't kick you. You can take anything from a halter to a lunge whip... I had a horse bite me when I walked into his stall the other day so I grabbed the halter off of his door and swung it around at him a little bit to make him run around me so he would know that I'm not putting up with it. Your horse needs to learn that he can't do that to you.
2007-12-01 03:20:55 · answer #3 · answered by kmnmiamisax 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try putting hobbles on your horse. this attaches to both rear legs and joins inbetween. This enables the horse to kick. And try teaching him that when he kicks he will get punished. and when he doesn't kick he will be rewarded.
2007-12-02 22:27:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try to avoid spooking it, which will lead to kicking. Have a trainer help you find out what is causing it to want to kick you and what can be done to stop it.
2007-12-01 19:16:13 · answer #5 · answered by Elfie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Step into him, the closer you are the less it hurts if you get caught, I prefer the hocks to the hoofs, (lots of practise). When you step towards him, push him and tell him off, the pushing will get him off balance and he has to put his leg down or fall, and telling him off will let him know that it is unacceptable behaviour. Best of luck
2007-12-01 07:10:13 · answer #6 · answered by yangargo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not get into the area where your horse can kick you ~~
2007-12-01 07:10:16 · answer #7 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
kick him back and get his some times you have to get them on the right track
2007-12-01 00:09:08 · answer #8 · answered by Robert H 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
kick him back
2007-12-01 00:02:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
kick it back
2007-11-30 22:17:55 · answer #10 · answered by Bradford 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋