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Post by louisegelly on Dec 27, 2017 19:14:32 GMT
Hi, I have a 3 rising 4 traditional I am in the process of backing him, he’s doing really well however when you first get on him his back comes right up. I’ve never had a horse do this before and it’s a little unnerving. He’s never actually done anything wrong other than this. Any advice much appreciated.
Just thought I’d add he’s had his teeth done and saddle checked. Has the farrier regularly also.
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Post by lucynlizzysmum on Dec 27, 2017 20:18:55 GMT
Our girl still does this (7)- I'm not entirely sure why as everything has been checked. We don't put full weight on her and let her walk on a loose rein for a few strides. I think when she was backed her saddle was slightly tight and put it down to that. She has never ever done anything, but we are aware of it and have decided that it is her little quirk. Just check your saddle isn't blocking him in the shoulder as we think it was this which caused our problem.
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Post by louisegelly on Dec 27, 2017 21:32:42 GMT
Thanks for your reply, saddle has been checked, I have also been in touch with my back lady. I’ve just never had a pony do this before and my age and mind keep coming into play!!! 😂
Hopefully he won’t do it for much longer 🤞🏻
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Post by clobo121082 on Dec 28, 2017 21:26:56 GMT
I've had quite a few who are cold backed (mainly dartmoors!) some have got better some haven't but it doesn't really cause a problem as long as you are aware. I always just take my time to get on. i do the girth up very loosely to begin with and then walk the pony forward and around a little and then I do the girth again and repeat. I never have the girth too tight when I first get on. I also ensure I walk off slowly to begin with and where possible keep weight out the saddle and legs not clamped on. If you have someone on the ground it is useful to get them to help you walk forward and sometimes a run into trot. My very cold backed ones get lunged before I get on as well but I am by myself so don't have anyone to help me once on! Hopefully if your horse continues with good experiences getting on the cold backness will begin to go away. Make sure you are aware when you go anywhere new for the first time they may get their back up a bit again and I also always have a neck strap on for safety
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Post by louisegelly on Jan 10, 2018 7:59:54 GMT
I've had quite a few who are cold backed (mainly dartmoors!) some have got better some haven't but it doesn't really cause a problem as long as you are aware. I always just take my time to get on. i do the girth up very loosely to begin with and then walk the pony forward and around a little and then I do the girth again and repeat. I never have the girth too tight when I first get on. I also ensure I walk off slowly to begin with and where possible keep weight out the saddle and legs not clamped on. If you have someone on the ground it is useful to get them to help you walk forward and sometimes a run into trot. My very cold backed ones get lunged before I get on as well but I am by myself so don't have anyone to help me once on! Hopefully if your horse continues with good experiences getting on the cold backness will begin to go away. Make sure you are aware when you go anywhere new for the first time they may get their back up a bit again and I also always have a neck strap on for safety . Hi thanks for you reply, I have been exactly what you have said and thankful he has been just fine. |
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