woldse
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Post by woldse on Jul 25, 2012 6:49:19 GMT
I have just bought a newly broken horse he goes lovely then all of a sudden he stops goes all stuffy then backs up he has never reared! Touch wood! Just wondered what I could do he lunges nicely etc it's just when he is ridden!
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Post by LucyHebditch on Jul 25, 2012 7:16:23 GMT
Just a case of being very quick to release the front end and get your leg on as quick as you can. Also carry a whip as a quick tap behind the leg will help
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woldse
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Post by woldse on Jul 25, 2012 7:38:56 GMT
I've been doing that he just goes stuffy and still goes backwards!
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Post by shazbat500 on Jul 25, 2012 8:10:20 GMT
try circling or weaving mine does this sometimes and the more I try and make her go forwards the quicker she reverses, she usually gets fed up of this then will go forward  |
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woldse
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Post by woldse on Jul 25, 2012 9:12:11 GMT
Ok thanks will try that!!
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Post by sageandonion on Jul 25, 2012 9:14:51 GMT
Check he is not getting the tongue over the bit and running backwards away from it.
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Milliesmum
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Post by Milliesmum on Jul 25, 2012 9:22:20 GMT
Is he young and have you had his teeth checked?
Modified to add, if he's only just started ridden work he will be building up muscle in which case he will change shape and his saddle may be causing him discomfort. Worth ruling out as well.
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dappledgreypony
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Post by dappledgreypony on Jul 26, 2012 16:17:17 GMT
My horse often goes backwards. Make him go backwards until he stops then walk forward, like it was all your idea. Hope this helps & good luck,
DGP
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2012 18:27:23 GMT
What sort of a bit have you got in his mouth?
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Post by showingfanatic on Jul 27, 2012 18:56:12 GMT
Used to spin my baby soon as I sensed her coming back at me, she couldn't go backwards if she was circling! She would soon get fed up and go forward.
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Post by gilly on Jul 27, 2012 19:13:38 GMT
i think sometimes they loose confidence i long rein in long straight lines up road if pos then i was. told when you are fed up ,long rein again.we did cure a really bad napper with miles of long lines. good luck
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woldse
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Post by woldse on Aug 1, 2012 12:01:27 GMT
I am getting his teeth checked as I think it could be the problem I have a rubber cheeked snaffle in him. He reared last night so I am thinking he is in pain
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