aura
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Post by aura on Jan 5, 2013 0:42:54 GMT
I have a fantastic 5 year old mare who when hacking out couldn't care less how close other horses come to her-
However, when in the school or at a show she gets terribly scared when others come towards her or at her, often spinning around to face the other way or freezing.
Does anyone have any tips that could over come this problem? Thanks in advance!
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Post by LMSmith on Jan 5, 2013 22:37:13 GMT
Practice, practice, practice  Also if you can get her out and just let her stand in the middle of the collecting ring until she is happy with others moving around her! |
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Post by parsnip on Jan 6, 2013 11:02:19 GMT
We have a lead-rein pony who was like that with bigger ponies/horses. Didn't mind the little ones in her classes! We used to take her for wanders around the show to visit everyone we knew who had a bigger (friendly) horse which did help somewhat. Hunting took a bit of the fear away but did give me grey hair!
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sally1
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Post by sally1 on Jan 6, 2013 20:31:06 GMT
I have a fantastic 5 year old mare who when hacking out couldn't care less how close other horses come to her- However, when in the school or at a show she gets terribly scared when others come towards her or at her, often spinning around to face the other way or freezing. Does anyone have any tips that could over come this problem? Thanks in advance! My daughter's new mare is exactly the same so I will be very interested in any advice as well. |
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aura
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Post by aura on Jan 6, 2013 21:42:23 GMT
I have thought about hunting her but didn't want to make matter worse- perhaps a small group could be an idea!
& that's a good idea about standing her in the middle of the area! Will defo give that a go
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TheBooMan
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Post by TheBooMan on Jan 13, 2013 19:35:00 GMT
I agree with LMSmith, practice! What about some fun games with other horses to get her relaxed and thinking its play time? (not to sure if that would work but pony play time sounds nice haha!) Maybe a bit of handy pony(ies)  |
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