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Post by narkymare on Apr 6, 2011 21:48:17 GMT 1
Following on my earlier post really - today when my horse started spinning and shooting sideways i got off - him doing this makes me so so nervous i literallly shake Some people say do what you want to do - others say stay on. I think (and this coudl be me defending myself) its not good to stay on your horse if you are so worried youa re physically shaking in the leg. So what are your opinions - better to stay on a wreck or jump on and do what im very comfortable with - leading him from the ground. My boy is not bomb proof - he needs me to guide him - oh even writing this i feel horrid because i knwo the answer - i shoudlnt get so blooming worried riding! I read peopel who say they feel safer riding because they have more control and i feel so so jealous! When he was nervy today i got off and he was still silly, id to circle him so many times just walking home because he was nervy but the difference is in hand im not nervous at all - sureley thats better for him?
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Post by natty on Apr 6, 2011 21:58:41 GMT 1
i have my own opinions on this as well and people always tell me im wrong but personally i say do whats safer, when i used to ride horses that were very green if there was a moment that anyone (myself, horse or general public) could get injured i would either do like you did and jump off to lead or get someone to lead me so i was still on the back and in control but someone was there if i needed them and i am a very nervous rider but ive always found if i feel more relaxed the horse will be to
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Post by Mellymoo on Apr 6, 2011 22:06:51 GMT 1
I get off if I am nervous. Thankfully I have not felt that nervous on Jos, but on my last horse I got off loads.
Do whatever is safer for you and your horse!
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Post by narkymare on Apr 6, 2011 22:12:13 GMT 1
ty natty - me and my boy have done so much groundwork because i am better at that than riding, where we were wasw in some woods and when i was leading him back i could let him sniff and see the things that worried him much much calmer in hand than me riding - i let him see and sniff and i think it did him good. Maybe next time we can ride through easier - as soon as he goes hes on tenterhooks so of course so am i - leading him back was loveley - i let him see and sniff whatever he wanted - i just know i can control him better and be more in control of myself when leading - for now - i am really trying ot hard to be as confident in saddle but in the meantime would it really help him ot have a quivering wreck on his back?
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Post by sophieandmaisie on Apr 6, 2011 22:20:01 GMT 1
I'd say stay on!! even if you totally feel like getting off, if you can get him to stand for even one second then get off it's better than jumping off away from a spinning horse! or just staying on for a minute longer than you want to, eventually you'll build up your confidence staying on! or even kick him on, if he wants to prat about he can go forward and do it! I've always been told to kick on when they are messing about and it works for me hope this helps!
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Post by rifruffian on Apr 6, 2011 22:36:33 GMT 1
Calm......is one of the most important factors.
So do what it takes to maintain calm.
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Post by jinglejoys on Apr 6, 2011 22:52:18 GMT 1
Get off and work things out on the ground
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Post by narkymare on Apr 6, 2011 23:05:03 GMT 1
lol ty everyone sos os much but see why im confused - everyone has different thoughts - to be honest i know in my heart of hearts i should stay on but its so so scarey when i know i can handle him better in hand - to be honest im sososo peeved with myself i got off - but hes a big lad and when he panics he doesnt think - he just shoots - oh im so annoyed with myself
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Post by anastasia55555 on Apr 7, 2011 8:29:20 GMT 1
Get him stood still and calm then dismount and continue on with the ride on foot until you feel you can get back on. Regarding things like tractors etc. If you can hear it or see it in the distance, halt, keep breathing, calmly dismount and move to somewhere safe. Crucial you do it before the large traffic is on you otherwise its all done in a flap and could get squished or hurt. A friends pony used to be a nightmare. She was generally frightened to ride him. I felt quite confident riding him but i had to do the above things at times to ensure both of our safety and sometimes just so we could actually get on with the ride!
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Post by anastasia55555 on Apr 7, 2011 8:31:42 GMT 1
P.s. No point staying on top quivering with him, will only make situ worse. You will get more confident but not by clinging on for dearlife while your both a nervous wreck. If he trusts you well on the ground its a good start.
Also if you dont already maybe use a neck strap/balance strap as something extra to hold on to just incase :-)
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Post by moosmum on Apr 7, 2011 9:32:07 GMT 1
I also would get off and do quite often, my mare goes 'up periscope' and can dance around quite well all snorty and silly and I have much more control over her on the ground, even though she is a big girl because we do so much ground work. We have had Richard Maxwell training and been working this way for 5 years, I find I can get her attention and keep control (ha ha ha) of the situation far more readily than if I'm on her as I tense up and my brain leaves town. I get off sometimes if I am feeling wobbly even if she just seems distracted and I think she may start being being silly, its more for me to get myself back under control than her at that stage as I dont want my nerves to fuel her. I agree with the others its best to do what is safe for you and your horse. I also feel your pain re the traffic incident my mare was clouted on her rump a couple of years ago by a truck driver who was coming down the middle of a lane far too fast would not slow down or pull over despite frantic handsignals from the rider (not me) and as the truck went past its wing mirror hit my horses rump lucklily everyone was ok just v shaken up. Really hope you focus on the how well you handled the situation despite feeling so shakey ,you manged it well, luckily these nitwits on the roads are in the minority and with the continued support of your friend hope you are back out in the woods again soon. Sending you positive focus vibes
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Post by nagsequestrian on Apr 7, 2011 9:43:54 GMT 1
I think it depends on the circumstances.
If your horse is just spooking at something on the side of the road, or similar, then getting off, leading past and calming down might be a good solution, but if you were in a situation like myself and my sharer were on Tuesday, big strong horse getting silly and trying to cart you home, getting off would probably be the worse thing in the world to do as we would have lost him. My sharer wanted to get off but I asked her to stay on, and at the end of the ride she thanked me for not letting her get off. We did lots of halt transitions to get his mind back on track and keep him listening and it worked a treat, both horse and sharer calmed down and managed a couple of small trots to catch up.
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Post by gordo on Apr 7, 2011 11:53:01 GMT 1
I'm a bailer due to: a) Gordo being so massive! b) Having 3 children c) I don't think about it, I just find my body hitting the eject button without discussing it with brain d) I am a wuss!! No I think its better to stay on and (s'cuse the pun) ride it out unless there is a severe risk to health of rider or horse. Never say never as each situtation is different.
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Post by narkymare on Apr 7, 2011 12:05:53 GMT 1
ty everyone for your replies x
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Post by cookie on Apr 7, 2011 16:14:35 GMT 1
I think each situation is different, do what you need to to stay safe. I probably am a bit 50:50 whether I get off or stay on my own boy, depends on the circumstance. On someone elses, if I wasn't sure I could get their attention on the ground Id stay on.
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