gemmy18
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Post by gemmy18 on Dec 8, 2008 18:09:07 GMT 1
Hey everyone, My mum and I are really struggeling with our 5 year old. We got him when he was two and he hadnt really been handled. We manage to get him used to being handled and we started him, however he then had an injury summer 2007, so we couldn't get any work done. During winter 2007 not a lot was done with him, riding wise either, and we had just moved and we didnt have stables so it was a struggle keeping them out of the mud and keeping their feet dry, and we had no where to school him. This summer we manage to hack him out a lot and he was actually really good. Now we have stables and a school which is great, but he has become such a handful, very strong and takes the mick. He has started rearing up and dancing about when we try and bring him in to the stables in the evening, and its getting beyond a joke. My mum and I were wondering if there was anywhere we could send him to be schooled, or any instructor that specialises with youngsters like this. We live in west lothian, scotland. If anyone knows of anyone that does that sort of thing it would be great to hear about. Thanks.  |
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gemmy18
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Post by gemmy18 on Dec 8, 2008 19:47:48 GMT 1
I looked at the RA's in scotland but there are only 2 and they are quite far away from me, I didnt think they would be able to come, and also i dont think they could see him regularly, if u know what i mean.
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Post by mandal on Dec 8, 2008 20:28:37 GMT 1
I looked at the RA's in scotland but there are only 2 and they are quite far away from me, I didnt think they would be able to come, and also i dont think they could see him regularly, if u know what i mean. I think it's worth phoning or emailing one of them gemmy18 and explaining your situation. You'll be surprized what can be achieved in even one visit. A lot of the work they do from my experience is help you learn different ways of doing things with your horse that help change things for the better. There may well be homework for you and your Mum. Having used an RA in the past I would highly recommend you contact one. Good luck. |
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stevet
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Post by stevet on Dec 18, 2008 15:10:58 GMT 1
Hi Gemmy18, As one of the RA's in Scotland I would whole heartedly agree with Mandal (above). There is nothing to be lost by a phone call or email, on some occassions (depending on the issue) I can even help you over the phone. Have a quick look at my web site for contact details. Take care Steve www.horsehandler.co.uk |
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steve
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Post by steve on Jan 4, 2009 20:57:37 GMT 1
Have you tried leading your horse in a dually? It's amazing the difference it makes - my 17+hh youngster started getting a bit leary a couple of yrs ago in-hand when being lead round the school and when he was being hand grazed whilst on box rest - understandably he was on his toes from being in nearly 24/7 and would rear and leap about - which although not through nastiness he was starting to get dangerous, a few short sharp yanks with a dually and he decided against going up! I lead him day to day in a headcollar to and from field etc, but if I decide to do some school work in hand or take him for a walk round the heath, I have a dually with a lunge line attached - so if he does go up, I can stand safely back out of the way of his hooves but still have hold of him so when he comes down he gets a good short sharp telling off.
Definitely worth trying and I think if you get one from this site you get a dvd too to tell you how to properly use it. You need to keep yourself safe at all times so make sure you have a hard hat on and a decent pair of gloves - it's amazing what a difference a pair of gloves make!!
Good luck
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Post by Zoe RA on Jan 4, 2009 23:58:26 GMT 1
I am glad that you are now in contact with Steve Thompson Gemma
May I point out that "a few short sharp yanks" on a Dually is NOT the correct way to use it 
I will also add that "a short, sharp telling off" once your horse has stopped rearing is punishing him for coming back down and putting all four feet back on the ground!
Steve, if this is how you are using your Dually on your poor horse, I would suggest that it would be in the best interests of both you and your horse to contact your local RA and book a one off lesson so that you can learn how to use it both humanely and effectively!
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Post by LMuirEDT on Jan 7, 2009 11:43:30 GMT 1
Gemmy18, Im not really offering much advice but as the owner of a 17hh ID 5 year old I know where ur coming from! Mine can be a handful at times and has really knocked my dad's confidence with leading him around. It's so frustrating but don't loose faith.
It's probably easier for me as my horse is fine with me but with dad it's just building up a little bit of confidence at a time. In the stable he's fine, picking out feet and stuff is fine it's just outside.
Not hyjacking ur thread just trying to offer some comfort in that you are not alone!!!
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