April 21, 2018, 04:37 PM
BamaJeepsterHi Ho Silver!!
One of the horses my wife and daughter has in for training is having issues rearing. Here's my daughter playing the Lone Ranger
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Elk HunterNeat!!! Looks like she is have a lot of fun.
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FBHO!!!
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April 21, 2018, 05:26 PM
P-220Because I am aware of the discipline required to pull that off (w/o falling), I applaud here.
That is a GREAT pic!!!!!
Niech Zyje P-220
Steve
April 21, 2018, 05:34 PM
pony220I like to wrap my arms around the neck when they do that. The big danger is pulling them over backwards. When they do that, be sure to fall clear.
April 21, 2018, 05:40 PM
RC FanBeautiful horse! Looks like some Arabian in there!
I’d be on the ground!
Cathy
April 21, 2018, 05:45 PM
GT-40DOCThat is a very bad habit for a horse to get into, and can be a tough habit to break.
April 21, 2018, 06:04 PM
ArtyThe only thing I know about horses is from cowboy movies. But I think that is neat. Hope she continues to enjoy riding!
"Ride to the sound of the big guns." April 21, 2018, 06:19 PM
Sailor1911That's pretty impressive. The only "rearing" for me in that situation would be ending up on it.
Place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark.
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egregorequote:
One of the horses my wife and daughter has in for training is having issues rearing.
I dunno, it seems to be doing a pretty good job of it.
OK, seriously, is controlled rearing on command part of the routine, or is it never supposed to?
April 21, 2018, 07:36 PM
TMatsThe cowboy way would be to “sack him out.” What does the flat saddle crowd do about a bad habit like this?
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April 21, 2018, 07:43 PM
mr kablammoCity-boy checking in. Actually I took riding lessons at Ft Sam Houston around age twelve but never heard that phrase.
Does that mean to kill or to knock it out? Fairly dangerous habit.
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April 21, 2018, 08:07 PM
coffeeaddictquote:
Originally posted by TMats:
The cowboy way would be to “sack him out.” What does the flat saddle crowd do about a bad habit like this?
Well the short answer is we move it's feet...and fast. The reason horses rear is they quit moving their feet forward and start to think backwards. It really depends on the horse, but most we have had with this problem we tend to carry a whip and every time it rears, or even thinks about rearing we chase it forward, and hard. If they are unbalanced in their rear or stand all the way up we typically pull them sideways and kick their haunches around...again FAST, until they are settled and then we go forward quietly.
We've had two that were so bad they required two people to correct it. One rider and a grounds person who would chase the horse forward with a lunge whip each time it tried to rear.
No matter what, we try to make these types of horses hot off our leg. Horses that rear tend to be stuck behind the leg or disrespectful of the aide and we want when we put our leg on for them to jump forward. So far, knock on wood, we've managed to fix everyone that has had this problem that has come to us.
April 21, 2018, 08:11 PM
Texas Bob C.Giving it too much throttle and releasing the clutch too fast causes that.
April 21, 2018, 08:20 PM
EponymWho was that unmasked lady?
April 21, 2018, 08:26 PM
wolfe 21This kind of thing is why I watch from outside the fence and prefer something with a motor for my own off the beaten path travels.
Beautiful animal in any case.
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April 21, 2018, 09:24 PM
Oz_ShadowShe looks like a pro!
Never had that happen but my grandpa had a smaller one that seemed to always want to suddenly stop on me and eat. We rode bareback most of the time so I usually went sliding.
April 22, 2018, 06:50 AM
CQB60No easy feat, girl has skills. Well done youngster
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April 22, 2018, 07:13 AM
RedhookbklynThat would be an “oh, shit” moment for me.
Your daughter is handling it wonderfully. Beautiful horse.
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April 22, 2018, 07:54 AM
TMatsquote:
Originally posted by coffeeaddict:
quote:
Originally posted by TMats:
The cowboy way would be to “sack him out.” What does the flat saddle crowd do about a bad habit like this?
Well the short answer is we move it's feet...and fast. The reason horses rear is they quit moving their feet forward and start to think backwards. It really depends on the horse, but most we have had with this problem we tend to carry a whip and every time it rears, or even thinks about rearing we chase it forward, and hard. If they are unbalanced in their rear or stand all the way up we typically pull them sideways and kick their haunches around...again FAST, until they are settled and then we go forward quietly.
We've had two that were so bad they required two people to correct it. One rider and a grounds person who would chase the horse forward with a lunge whip each time it tried to rear.
No matter what, we try to make these types of horses hot off our leg. Horses that rear tend to be stuck behind the leg or disrespectful of the aide and we want when we put our leg on for them to jump forward. So far, knock on wood, we've managed to fix everyone that has had this problem that has come to us.
Thank you
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April 22, 2018, 08:00 AM
Gene HillmanVery interesting post. I've owned probably 25 quarter horses in my life including some very good race horses. Over 50 years I can't ever remember one time that a horse reared on me. I guess I was real lucky. I doubt I could have stayed on in that saddle. Good job lady!