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Post by charlz on Dec 16, 2005 0:23:35 GMT 1
[ :ocolor=Pink]hi im charlotte and im 14 and i have a 13.2 pony welsh cross who when i got her she was a little madem and everyone called her satans pony. i tried and tried with her when she rodioed round with me time after time to not smack her or boot her to walk her back to the same position where she went of on one and talked to her and edged her on since i av dun this she as bin fine and ive even got most people on her from my stables who wouldnt av got on her before i got her. ive even took her down to the beach and everyone though i was on a death mission but she was my little angel.(i got her about 3 months ago). im a nutter anyway which eveyone says i match her. she me l;ittle angel now not my little madem.luv ya charlz x x x x x x
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Post by mandal on Dec 16, 2005 12:45:00 GMT 1
Well done charlz!!
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Post by Louise C on Dec 16, 2005 13:03:50 GMT 1
charlz - I'm sure she will become your guardian angel in the end! What a clever girl she is - and you for not doing what most people would:-)
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Post by anon on Dec 16, 2005 16:54:38 GMT 1
any strap that fits between the D rings of the saddle (I keep one on my saddle - for sitting trot practice!)
A flash strap works
Mine was £4.95 from Inches saddlery - they (and Morgan Equine) do more expensive ones too - about £15
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Post by maislow on Dec 17, 2005 0:19:13 GMT 1
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Post by hk on Dec 17, 2005 20:03:39 GMT 1
Frogpool Manor sell them and you can go on line and buy one
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Post by lizzieb on Dec 18, 2005 20:51:22 GMT 1
Aah the irony of it all!! After all I said I got absolutely buried saturday no neck strap required just the parachute as I mentioned earlier.
I am now incapable of sitting, standing, driving in fact I just dont know what to do with myself as I have bruised my already damaged coxicks (sp)
I have now updated my christmas list and Im asking for:
A) New bottle - as the current bottle is smashed, gone, never to return B) Super glue - for slippery backside that wont stay in the saddle C) Brain transplant - coz I'll need one if I plan on riding the little sod again
I maybe asking for help at a later date on how to curb a bucking habit!!
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Post by Louise C on Dec 18, 2005 21:01:37 GMT 1
Oh dear - I do feel for you! Makes you wonder why we do it dosen't it?!
Arnica is wonderful stuff - you can buy gel as well, I got a big pot from my local saddlery!
Hope you're feeling better soon.
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Post by Sara (Peter & Chez) on Dec 19, 2005 19:36:05 GMT 1
I ride race horses and we constantly hold our neck straps, just one finger hooked under is all that is needed and it really does help. We mainly use it because it stops you pulling the reins if the horse rears up avoiding a huge accident where he might come over backwards with you - not unknown at my yard. It also stops you pulling in his mouth if he shoots forward at something scary and it helps to keep your hands down when your on the gallops. Its also just because all the horses are fresh and quite spooky and can shoot off in any direction in a split second, if you have your neck strap you have less chance of coming out the side window! If you use it a few times you will feel lost without it!
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Post by shep on Dec 23, 2005 22:04:11 GMT 1
I saw something called a Daisy rein in the Robinsons catalogue; it goes from the bridle (poll area) between the ears, down the neck and fastens to the saddle; it is to help stop a horse bucking (the horse would be restricted in getting his head down for an almighty buck) and it is also good to help young children when riding a pony who wants to put its head down to eat (and the poor wee child flies over his head!) I have never used a Daisy rein but would be interested to know if it is helpful.
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Post by lizzieb on Dec 28, 2005 12:29:28 GMT 1
Shep, I would also like to know if a daisy rein would help because as I wrote above Dan's unexpected bucks are cronic and I am still unable to ride a week and a half later? Anyone out there had any experience with a Daisy Rein. I also read something about a bucking strap (although I cant fine the bit about it now!) any ideas what one is and how it works and WHERE CAN I GET ONE!!!
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Post by zannado on Dec 30, 2005 23:27:00 GMT 1
Daisy reins are great for buckers!! As shep says they attach to the saddle D-rings and then to the headpiece of the bridle, so if the horse rulls its head down it pulls itself in the mouth and doesn't do it again! You can adjust it so you can have it really loose if you need to jump ie out hunting, it will just stop them getting their head the whole way down but still allow them to jump. Only downside is they soon learn when they're not wearing it...
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Post by donna on Dec 31, 2005 16:50:41 GMT 1
I ride a mare who bucks very enthusiastically! Have looked at daisy reins but she has a low head carriage anyway-would that affect it? Also, am worried that if she stumbled or anything she would get a jab in the mouth. She also pulls for grass with her owner, but is very strong, would there be a danger of her pulling her saddle forward? (Have just read this back and I have made her sound awful! She isn't, just strong and determined!)
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Post by lizzieb on Jan 1, 2006 11:20:11 GMT 1
I suppose a daisy rein is no good when you ride in a Dr Cook. Speaking of which the use of the bitless bridle has certainly helped with the rearing and napping but it may be what is assisting with the tremendous bucks. Do I go back to a bit (when I can ride again, maybe popping along for an x-ray as still unable to sit/lay down properly!!) ? Oh the problems are endless HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
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Post by alex notloggedin on Jan 1, 2006 12:14:23 GMT 1
You poor thing, if anyone knows where to get new bottles from then I'd like one too! As I couldn't track one down I got one of those inflatable body protectors - and it really helped when I did a forward somersault through the air and crashed down on my back on a hard surface - I am happy to report that I was entirely unhurt due to landing on the nice bed of air (with cushion behind my head, no less).
I also think it might encourage them to help you stay on, as they don't like a suddenly inflated mum, but that might just be wishful thinking on my part! Hope you feel better soon lizzie, much sympathy and Happy New Year.
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