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 Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 6:05 pm
Cherry Milkshake Aqua_Lily well I dont use a crop, but I use the reins and she still will keep doing it. I don't use crops either cuz I don't have to and really? how long has she been doing that? she has been doing it a lot this past year, but maybe it is bacause she is old. She should be retireing soon.
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 6:24 pm
Jadesri Cherry Milkshake Jadesri Aqua_Lily My horse Lily has been spooking more lately. She will spook at anything. I am a little worried that she is starting to be to much for me. When I ride it isn't much fun anymore. I am wondering if I should start looking for a new horse to ride. What do you think I should do? Really? dang and I wish her lots of luck too, how are you Jade? Welcome back, haven't seen you here for a long time, how's riding for you? Guess what? I'm the new owner in this Guild. biggrin Hey Jade thanks! and aw College and I hope you return again my friend and haha thank you take care and goodluck!^^
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 6:25 pm
Aqua_Lily Cherry Milkshake Aqua_Lily well I dont use a crop, but I use the reins and she still will keep doing it. I don't use crops either cuz I don't have to and really? how long has she been doing that? she has been doing it a lot this past year, but maybe it is bacause she is old. She should be retireing soon. I see and aha! so thats why she's like that, aw thats good and if she retires, will you ride another horse?
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Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:34 pm
Cherry Milkshake Aqua_Lily Cherry Milkshake Aqua_Lily well I dont use a crop, but I use the reins and she still will keep doing it. I don't use crops either cuz I don't have to and really? how long has she been doing that? she has been doing it a lot this past year, but maybe it is bacause she is old. She should be retireing soon. I see and aha! so thats why she's like that, aw thats good and if she retires, will you ride another horse? Maybe if we can find one. But not for a while untill we decide when Lily finally gets to old. She is 27 but acts like a five year old. If she keeps spooking over the next couple of months then I will start looking for a new horse to ride.
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Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:58 pm
Aqua_Lily Cherry Milkshake Aqua_Lily Cherry Milkshake Aqua_Lily well I dont use a crop, but I use the reins and she still will keep doing it. I don't use crops either cuz I don't have to and really? how long has she been doing that? she has been doing it a lot this past year, but maybe it is bacause she is old. She should be retireing soon. I see and aha! so thats why she's like that, aw thats good and if she retires, will you ride another horse? Maybe if we can find one. But not for a while untill we decide when Lily finally gets to old. She is 27 but acts like a five year old. If she keeps spooking over the next couple of months then I will start looking for a new horse to ride. Ok goodluck and wow, thats old and aw how cute but scary at the same time, hope you get a new horse after her.
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Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:26 pm
Even though you don't use a crop, you should consider using one. There will be times when I rider needs to back up their aids by giving a stronger aid (spurs, whip), and if you don't have anything, you can't reenforce your aids. Some spooky horses benefit from a light tap behind the leg or on the shoulder when you feel that they are unsure of a situation. It's just a stronger aid. Using the reins can work, but you can't use your reins to reenforce a leg aid unless they are quite long and you have good aim. Be sure you are keeping your hands (thus, bit) still when you apply the rein slap. wink
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Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 5:40 pm
Antlers Even though you don't use a crop, you should consider using one. There will be times when I rider needs to back up their aids by giving a stronger aid (spurs, whip), and if you don't have anything, you can't reenforce your aids. Some spooky horses benefit from a light tap behind the leg or on the shoulder when you feel that they are unsure of a situation. It's just a stronger aid. Using the reins can work, but you can't use your reins to reenforce a leg aid unless they are quite long and you have good aim. Be sure you are keeping your hands (thus, bit) still when you apply the rein slap. wink Dang I see abd hi Antlers how are you? I haven't seen you in this Guild in ages, welcome bak, hope she'll get your message about the horse. biggrin
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Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:18 pm
*waves* 'llo! I also gave AquaLily more detailed advice when she asked the same question on another horse guild. 3nodding
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Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:39 pm
Antlers Even though you don't use a crop, you should consider using one. There will be times when I rider needs to back up their aids by giving a stronger aid (spurs, whip), and if you don't have anything, you can't reenforce your aids. Some spooky horses benefit from a light tap behind the leg or on the shoulder when you feel that they are unsure of a situation. It's just a stronger aid. Using the reins can work, but you can't use your reins to reenforce a leg aid unless they are quite long and you have good aim. Be sure you are keeping your hands (thus, bit) still when you apply the rein slap. wink I haven't tried that yet. But she is so senstive I'm a little worried that she would do somthing weird or might bolt when I gave her a rein slap. At a light kick she would go pretty fast.
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 8:31 am
If she is that kind of horse (which is rather dangerous, as horses need to be able to accept an artificial aid quietly), ask your trainer to get on her. Ask her to use a whip/bat to see how your horse reacts. If your horse violently reacts to a gentle tap with the whip, I would highly consider selling her, or putting her with a good, humane trainer for more serious schooling.
You don't have to use a long dressage/schooling whip with her (even though that is best, since you can tap behind your legs and without moving your hand), but you can buy on of those short jump bats to use on her shoulder.
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 6:26 pm
Antlers If she is that kind of horse (which is rather dangerous, as horses need to be able to accept an artificial aid quietly), ask your trainer to get on her. Ask her to use a whip/bat to see how your horse reacts. If your horse violently reacts to a gentle tap with the whip, I would highly consider selling her, or putting her with a good, humane trainer for more serious schooling.
You don't have to use a long dressage/schooling whip with her (even though that is best, since you can tap behind your legs and without moving your hand), but you can buy on of those short jump bats to use on her shoulder. I tend to use the long dressage whips to tap their shoulders instead of behind my legs. It doesn't actually tell them to go faster, so much as say 'hey! pay attention, listen to me, and do your job!' 3nodding
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:12 pm
Antlers *waves* 'llo! I also gave AquaLily more detailed advice when she asked the same question on another horse guild. 3nodding Thats good.^^
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:13 pm
Aqua_Lily Antlers Even though you don't use a crop, you should consider using one. There will be times when I rider needs to back up their aids by giving a stronger aid (spurs, whip), and if you don't have anything, you can't reenforce your aids. Some spooky horses benefit from a light tap behind the leg or on the shoulder when you feel that they are unsure of a situation. It's just a stronger aid. Using the reins can work, but you can't use your reins to reenforce a leg aid unless they are quite long and you have good aim. Be sure you are keeping your hands (thus, bit) still when you apply the rein slap. wink I haven't tried that yet. But she is so senstive I'm a little worried that she would do somthing weird or might bolt when I gave her a rein slap. At a light kick she would go pretty fast. Sensitive? thats not good and I hope she's not spooking.
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:14 pm
Antlers If she is that kind of horse (which is rather dangerous, as horses need to be able to accept an artificial aid quietly), ask your trainer to get on her. Ask her to use a whip/bat to see how your horse reacts. If your horse violently reacts to a gentle tap with the whip, I would highly consider selling her, or putting her with a good, humane trainer for more serious schooling.
You don't have to use a long dressage/schooling whip with her (even though that is best, since you can tap behind your legs and without moving your hand), but you can buy on of those short jump bats to use on her shoulder. I see Antlers and her horse is getting old, but is spooked easilly.
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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:15 pm
L Y Z Z A C I O U S` DB Antlers If she is that kind of horse (which is rather dangerous, as horses need to be able to accept an artificial aid quietly), ask your trainer to get on her. Ask her to use a whip/bat to see how your horse reacts. If your horse violently reacts to a gentle tap with the whip, I would highly consider selling her, or putting her with a good, humane trainer for more serious schooling.
You don't have to use a long dressage/schooling whip with her (even though that is best, since you can tap behind your legs and without moving your hand), but you can buy on of those short jump bats to use on her shoulder. I tend to use the long dressage whips to tap their shoulders instead of behind my legs. It doesn't actually tell them to go faster, so much as say 'hey! pay attention, listen to me, and do your job!' 3nodding I see and really? and how hard do you use the whip on the horse? anyway how is Willy and Shea doing?
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