you handled the situation really well, my only bit of advice would be that if you notice him acting strange in the arena, prehaps dont take him out into a big paddock until he is fully settled in the arena. Its hard because you often have a plan in mind on what to work on that day but sometimes you have to change those plans due to your horse not feeling right, so maybe try to instead work on relaxation in the arena, transitions etc instead and get him fully listening to you before you head out into the open, this minimizes your risks of him napping or bolting. x
I wouldn't have continued riding him, he knows your energy is stressed & frustrated, which makes him act out even more. I'd get a vet out & have him throughly checked out, especially his teeth.....Horses aren't stupid, he's trying to tell you something....
You handled this so well! Next time when he starts doing this try deactivate ing his backend by grabbing either rein and pulling his head to you leg and make him go in those circles every time he starts to act up you know that your doing it right if his back legs are like crossing over each other and that disables them to run or do anything
Yup, pull one rein back at the elbow like you are starting an old lawn mower! Saved me the other night, it was windy AF and the horse I was on is super buddy sour, between the wind and her friend yelling from the pasture, we had a couple of hairy moments, that's only the second time I have had to use an emergency rein- it works! Good luck!
If your horse is continuously acting like this, I would suggest checking the girth, bit, see if he’s lame or tack is pinching him anywhere. If something is touching his flank that might be an issue, however if you hop off and lead him around with no issues, the best option would be to lounge him. I’m not sure of the happenings before the ride however if your horse is acting like this when your riding, taking a few days to focus on groundwork is benefitial.
You rode that soooooo well and even checking your tack and not taking tight circles cause you didn’t want to make her slip that just shows the knowledge that you have ensuring her safety over yours 🎉🎉🎉❤ new sub !!
Bless you Aoife, you did really well in a difficult situation. Parker is displaying conflict behaviour. This can be pain related but equally can come from him not understanding simple stop/go/turn instructions well enough when outside environmental or situational factors become too 'loud' ie he stops listening to your instructions as he is distracted by other things. This time of year can be very difficult as our horses are often restricted in their basic needs of having access to friends, forage and freedom. Their sleep patterns can be disrupted - horses sleep better when they can see other horses whilst laying down, impossible in most stables. Think how grumpy and short tempered humans get when we have a lack of sleep, or are short of sunshine, freedom to relax and be out and about with friends. I'd stay in the arena when Parker is tense and distracted like this and just work on basics - starting on the ground rather than getting on his back. Check his stop/go and turn responses are good and he's listening to you before you get on board. Teach him park and head down (this automatically lowers heart rate and calms horses down). To learn more about basic stop/go/turn/park/head down I'd recommend HartstoneEquestrian videos on here, particularly this one which is titled for young horses but is applicable to all horses th-cam.com/video/2WZeoWcj_Ak/w-d-xo.html
you handled that very well her's a few tips: if your horse is not settled fully into the arena do many laps of walk on both reins, once your comfy try and do a trot and maybe a canter, and if your horses are still not phocused on what there doing settle them down in a walk, or get off, walk, or lunge them around also, he might of been spooked by loud noises (maybe the gate) or maybe his tack or even it could of been the jumps in the arena which started him off and cause him to act that way. i just had to say well done for handling that situation (hope it helps and this is what i do so om not 100% sure it will work with other horses!)
If a horse/pony has something wrong with its feet they would be acting like this like spooking and stuff and if they have something wrong with its mouth they wouldn’t be eating or letting u put the bit in the mouth x
@imogen_bev No true, re the bit. They most certainly will let you bridle them because often the forces don't come into play until there is pressure on the bit either turning or halting. A sharp tooth against a cheek will only occur when the bridle cheek piece pushes against the cheek when turning , etc.
I know everyone needs to do whats best for them and there horse, but i would stay out of the fields untill you have more control 😂 the horse has learnt fields mean i get to go gung ho! I would have worked him in the school.. transitions and more transitions.. lunged him if needed, maybe do some hacking??especially when its windy guessing hesbeen of for Christmas 😂 ❤xxx
I think it was because the weather. Parker could have also had a lot of energy that day so he just wanted to run and play. Also you handled that so well, good job 👏 7:21
I think it may have been weather, fear from the gate, pain, or all three of those things.. you handled that so well but maybe he was also reacting to ur frustration
Have you tried putting him in the walker early before your lesson ? And if you do, try to put him in longer to tire him out a bit more because in this video he seemed very spicy
This horse is trained, she is not setting him up properly with ground work etc. Horses are not robots..they are sentient beings and prey animals, so they are hard-wired to be sensitive and wary of things. Humans should deal with them like parents do with children..with understanding, patience and knowledge.
Maybe he has a stiff back or neck? My horse bolted a lot more ( she’s an ex racer she’s a bit loopy anyway ) when she had ulcers and a sore back / neck or it might just be the weather! I got bolted with and decked the other day because cows moved a few fields closer 😅 they’re all a bit crazy and have their moments sometimes but I’m glad you’re ok and you handled it very well ❤❤
You handled that all beautifully! If I were to give any sort of advice (coming from somebody who had a horse that used to bolt and nap at times), I would recommend after testing out things the other comments have suggested, perhaps backing him up when he starts to saunter backwards until he gets tired of it, or really tight circles with leg on. If it's not a pain response, it will teach him that bolting without your say is more work than simply standing there relaxing and waiting, it also gets them listening to you (so long as this isn't a pain/tack/etc related issue and behavioural.) Sometimes simply working on the ground (etc lunging and other things to get them listening) in spaces like this beforehand is really good too and gets them more intuitive towards your aids regardless of the area they're in. He appears to get nervous quite often throughout little spooks in the video and therefore begins hopping up and getting a surge of energy, (I've ridden many horses like that before too, sometimes they're just very sensitive and the one I currently own works purely off of vibes and communication), perhaps when taking him around the school and the paddock, try making it really relaxed and just a casual walk around, slowly working your way back up to things like trotting around, cantering etc and just make it super at ease? Just a few different things to test out that should at least hinder or halt the bolting/napping/excessive spooking! None the less, you're doing well with him! I know firsthand how hard it can be to own a sensitive horse, mistakes happen and just remember despite the comments and advice you receive, you're doing amazingly and working with what you have currently. We're all here to lend a hand if you ever need, much love 💛💛
Im really impressed on your ability to sit all of this bucks and rears, its not as easy as it looks! And dont worry we all have bad riding days low confidence days! Just keep on riding!😊
That's just a typical December vibe for my horse...or more like November to March really. Mine goes back to being sane once spring arrives. Any winter riding is basically a death wish so I switch to ground work for most of it.
you handled him fabulously, i want probably speak to a vet, and on my end, ( this worked for me ) dropping the crop can help prevent them from feeling so excitable, if that is the case. You are an amazing rider and look up to you!
My advice would be just stay calm because I have a gelding who’s like this and all you gotta do is stay calm and don’t pull on his mouth because I did that the other day and I called of , passed out then I was in hospital so just stay calm
I used to let them go for a good gallop in the big field when they acted up in the small area . I used to gallop race horses and some times they act like they are in the saddling paddock and get tensed up. Getting in the larger area is letting them run. I would have them on the left rein, strongly, but keep their body straight. 2 minute lick at the most, about a furlong. Gradually slow to a hard gallop For,however long was necessary. If they Buck? Keep them moving forward, relax the hold.
Firstly, is this a stabled horse...or a paddocked horse. Often a horse coming out of warmth into a real chill will misbehave as it is trying to warm up. Also a stabled horse has a lot more energy to wear off. Has his feed schedule changed, or something been added. Have you had his teeth checked for sharp points. Is this the same saddle you have always ridden in. I would have undid the saddle, taken it off and had a look at the saddlecloth in case there was anything sharp in it. The same with your saddle...push hard against the seat and make sure no sharp inner bit of the saddle is poking through into his back when weight is put on it. Check your bit for any sharp points. I would drop his feed down a bit energy wise. I would lunge him first (for a while) before riding. I would check all of the above. If he plays up in the arena and you take him out for a gallop in the paddock (on a regular basis), this becomes learned behaviour where he gets to have a good run when he is misbehaving. He may also be bored with arena work. Long slow trail rides usually get these sort under control. He needs to see more so it becomes boring. Never overreact to a horse shying...just ignore it. If you overreact , it gives the horse credence to what it is shying at. Your saddle is quite noisy...maybe give it a bit more oiling so it is less squeaky. Why do you use ear covers on him ...this can also make a horse more 'lookie' because the sound is muffled. Have you ridden him without the ear covers ?
@@annavonsee4307 Thank you. I've owned so many horses over the years and it really is detective work to figure out some. Definitely do not want those half rears maturing into something serious.
If this happens again try checking underneath the saddle blanket one time my horse was acting up like this and when I checked under the saddle blanket there was a thorn
Build up of energy from feed can come from haylage or oats feed him nothing put hay & before you mount him again lunge him for about 10 minutes a side or until he kicks out Happy new year 😮
@EefaEquestrian Somebody else mentioned this, and it works! The second you feel he is about to take off, use one rein to pull his head round to his shoulder and hold it tightly there. He can't take off with his head in that position . . . the most he can do is go around in a tight circle. No room for slipping and falling.
There was everything rubbish, no control, no idea what to do on this horse, however very important to have your mom filming everything. It's a cathastrophe! Thanks god this pony wasn't hurt by the false decisions you made in a row
@@Maddie-f1x cars cannot allways be under control. What a stupid Auswertung. Just look at her only sitting on that pony like a rucksack not knowing what to do with her legs, not knowing how to use the reins propperly and how to put all the riders aids together. She wants to jump but without korrekt dressage knowledges it isn't possible. It's just painful for that poor pony. If you're not able to see this, your riding Experimenten are obviously as bad as hers
@Horse_GirlyGirlshe said in the video she normally does but as it was really muddy in the field she didn’t want to do that and cause him to slip!! please listen to the video and u would hear it!! ( not trying to be rude)
He might have epm, so like I would probably get that checked out or get him tested for it because that is like when they act crazy such as bolting, bucking, and rearing. And epm is where they eat possum poop lol, and it makes the horses loose their mind and go crazy.
From what I am taught my trainer would tell me to circle him until he stops , and if he doesn’t stop then to dismount and see what’s wrong which you did amazing in this situation also! I ride western so it’s a bit different, I would also tighten up my reins a bit! (Unless ofc the pain if there is any due to mouth)
WELL he‘s definitiv teaching You How tobe sticky in the saddle :-: i would NOT have SIT 3:42 well Done Girl. MAYBE You Can try lunging him or Like letting him run in the Arena before a Ride to Get his Energy out? Especially in the Winter the Horses Muscles Can Get rlly sore and cold and some Horses react more sensitive to that than other and he Sems Like a rlly sensitive guy. Anyways well handle and we all have Bad rides :)
You did so well to handle him! Maybe he could need his saddle reflocking or something was upsetting him like he may have had a small cut where the nose band or cheek piece are fitted and the bridle could have been rubbing on that cut
You handled this so so so well!! Your seat was so good!!! You are such a kind, thoughtful rider and you put him first. Maybe check with the vet to see if anything’s upsetting him or if he was just a bit excited but you did so well!!! ❤️❤️❤️
i think it was handled really well actually! i would only advise when he does something like that a one rein stop prevents him from bucking,rearing, bolting, etc. but otherwise you handled that well!
Im sooo sorry this happened to you. My first pony did something like this somewhere had her checked by the vet and she had a spinal problem. With him it could be something in his front legs as it looked like he was only rearing and not bucking and this is a sign of problems in his for legs. Anyway it was just an idea. I hope he gets better soon.❤️
Check the bit next time sometimes the bit can go under their tongue and they absolutely hate it! If it’s not that maybe get the farrier out and vet to do some checks. Check his feed. And lunge him if he acts the same something is wrong if he doesn’t he was jut having a bad day.
I have a question, why didn't you just get off and lunge him instead? No hate at all I love your channel!!! Just as someone who has very similar experiences pretty frequently, I've found it saves a lot of stress and tears to just get off and work from the ground 🫶
Also if he is running without you asking I know the ground was muddy but turning in a tight circle really helps! And when he is bucking and rearing with you like that I suggest you take a whip or maybe consider a leadrope. I know you do not need it but just so he listens to you. Open fields could just be another reason because I know my horse gets a bit jumpy in open feilds
Hi! I think you maybe should try changing yards. He was acting like this in more of your videos, so maybe it can be because of the place. I hope this helps a bit
First, please make sure that he is not hurting anywhere.. ie.. saddle, bit, hoof issues. Work on mounting w him standing completely still. He is dictating how you react and not the other way around. More consistantly groundwork. You're doing well considering that he may need a more seasoned rider Don't give up😊
Two of the ponies I ride at my stable r very stubborn and are always trying to get me of but I would of fallen and probably curled up in a ball and cried u handled the situation AMAZINGLY well done
You should probably check his mouth and feet to make sure he’s not in pain also instead of yelling at him maybe try giving him a calm voice and try to calm him down
I’ve never had a ride like this in my life when I rode, but I remember about the last year when I was nine years old and I was just about to ride my mom’s pony | he’s at a new home right now| But he just got clipped and I was riding him and he booked the whole way around the arena*Bucde* IDK if I spelled that right my phone is real messed up, but he was so bad
@EefaEquestrian it helps calm them down. i have my horse on vervain in winter and take her off it in summer. shes a completely different horse summer time compared to winter 😭. maybe try him on some vervain Xx
This is the first time your channel has come up on my feed, so I am unfamiliar with both you and your horse. However, one thing I noticed immediately, was that your saddle pad was right down on his withers. You need to make sure it is pulled right up into the gullet of your saddle, otherwise it can bind and cause pain. I would further suggest lunging him prior to riding, if this behaviour is common to him. I would also suggest walking him for at least 15 minutes after mounting, to teach him to relax before any faster paces. Spend that time doing circles, serpentines, changes of rein. It is clear he is not relaxed. Until he learns to do so, he will never be a fun ride! Do not even attempt a trot unless he is completely settled at a walk. Try to keep the trot relaxed, as well. As tempting as it is to gallop him, you will only get him more wound up by doing so. Stay calm and relaxed. Don't forget - fear runs along the reins. If you are tense or frightened, so will he be. He strikes me as being a young horse. Don't rush him. It's the worst thing you can do! I would also recommend removing the ear covers, unless flies are really bad. They are unnecessary, and could also be irritating him.
It’s her horse and she’s riding it perfectly so stay out of her business she knows what she has to do u probably don’t know anything about horses so just leave her alone!
Well done I think you did amazing I know what it's like and it's really hard to stay brave It's just winter and all horses go coo coo This is the first riding winter for my 3 year old and he is doing the exact same thing so you were fantastic
Can I just say you handled the situation rlly well but the first time he spun around you shouldn't have let him take off with you small , slow circle ❤
I would get his saddle fitted to him. As well as when you are not having a good ride in the school why go out to a field where he has more room to run and buck?
You rode this really well, well done! What I find helps with a spooky horse is stopping them with all you can until they stand and then reward them for standing that could help❤
Maybe it was your wipe because some horses one day will not like the wipe as for the next day he will be fine just try to stay calm relaxed hands and keep him in a area❤
Was he cooped up? From the looks of it it seems like it’s pretty wet and muddy out there. I know this is what I get to look forward to when my mate gets back from stall rest after an abscess. Eh boy!
Oh bless you.. new sub! Has he ever done this before? This is the same thing that’s happening to my pony atm and we think it’s just her miss behaving as she’s only 8! Might also just be this time of year. X
I’m 11 and I’ve been ridding for 2 years and had my first fall on the last day of November when we were doing no stirrup trotting And I’m not that good at ridding but the pony I was on she has a VERY bonssy trot and I I don’t just got thrown of
Horses are supposed to chew their bits, but he was biting at the bit and not chewing it. That is always a sign of stress/pain. I know that from my friend's mare. She has had bad experiences in the past and now she needs to be re-broken. (Sorry for the English, I used Google translate, I'm currently to lazy to translate and write everything myself lol)
Is he spooky out of the saddle as well? Could be a feed issue maybe? All you can do is reassess that and check him all over for pain responses, especially along his spine. Also possible ulcers… There’s so many things but to me he’s bursting out of his skin with energy.
Yesterday I went through stirrup high water and we have 15,2 hh fjords and my stirrups are kinda short like the water reached just above their shoulders
No, this rider did not set this horse up properly with ground work. The horse is being a horse and is not 'stubborn'...this ride shows a lack of knowledge and setting the horse up for success.
I’m sorry about the spelling errors 😭 but I have had nights where i have cried about my riding and felt like I am not good enough I hope you know your not alone❤
Hey. maybe he does’t want to go away from the stabels my Horse has the Same problem but lukely he dont rize maybe it you go worg another Horse he wil be calmer it helps worg my horse
Your horse is so beautiful!!!! Maybe you should try to ride him bitless.. And check his back and girth. He is really uncomfortable. If I were you I would let someone check him, a bone cracker..they can find anything! Let an ankmal/ horse communicator talk to him. If nothing is wrong with his body I can highly recommend bachs flower essenses or any brand kn your country. Find a therapist and you will get all lot of help. It works wonder! Good luck!❤
a tip i have that might not work for every pony is putting your hand in front of his eyes before he turns and try to bolt, again this might not work with everyone and some might get spooked
you handled the situation really well, my only bit of advice would be that if you notice him acting strange in the arena, prehaps dont take him out into a big paddock until he is fully settled in the arena. Its hard because you often have a plan in mind on what to work on that day but sometimes you have to change those plans due to your horse not feeling right, so maybe try to instead work on relaxation in the arena, transitions etc instead and get him fully listening to you before you head out into the open, this minimizes your risks of him napping or bolting. x
I think it may be pain related? He didnt appear as if he was terrified of something. Well done for staying on , and well done for getting off!!!
You handled this really well, I love that you got off and checked you’re tack because there could have been something upsetting him❤️
I wouldn't have continued riding him, he knows your energy is stressed & frustrated, which makes him act out even more. I'd get a vet out & have him throughly checked out, especially his teeth.....Horses aren't stupid, he's trying to tell you something....
You handled this so well! Next time when he starts doing this try deactivate ing his backend by grabbing either rein and pulling his head to you leg and make him go in those circles every time he starts to act up you know that your doing it right if his back legs are like crossing over each other and that disables them to run or do anything
Yup, pull one rein back at the elbow like you are starting an old lawn mower!
Saved me the other night, it was windy AF and the horse I was on is super buddy sour, between the wind and her friend yelling from the pasture, we had a couple of hairy moments, that's only the second time I have had to use an emergency rein- it works!
Good luck!
If your horse is continuously acting like this, I would suggest checking the girth, bit, see if he’s lame or tack is pinching him anywhere. If something is touching his flank that might be an issue, however if you hop off and lead him around with no issues, the best option would be to lounge him. I’m not sure of the happenings before the ride however if your horse is acting like this when your riding, taking a few days to focus on groundwork is benefitial.
You rode that soooooo well and even checking your tack and not taking tight circles cause you didn’t want to make her slip that just shows the knowledge that you have ensuring her safety over yours 🎉🎉🎉❤ new sub !!
Bless you Aoife, you did really well in a difficult situation. Parker is displaying conflict behaviour. This can be pain related but equally can come from him not understanding simple stop/go/turn instructions well enough when outside environmental or situational factors become too 'loud' ie he stops listening to your instructions as he is distracted by other things. This time of year can be very difficult as our horses are often restricted in their basic needs of having access to friends, forage and freedom. Their sleep patterns can be disrupted - horses sleep better when they can see other horses whilst laying down, impossible in most stables. Think how grumpy and short tempered humans get when we have a lack of sleep, or are short of sunshine, freedom to relax and be out and about with friends. I'd stay in the arena when Parker is tense and distracted like this and just work on basics - starting on the ground rather than getting on his back. Check his stop/go and turn responses are good and he's listening to you before you get on board. Teach him park and head down (this automatically lowers heart rate and calms horses down). To learn more about basic stop/go/turn/park/head down I'd recommend HartstoneEquestrian videos on here, particularly this one which is titled for young horses but is applicable to all horses th-cam.com/video/2WZeoWcj_Ak/w-d-xo.html
Have you heard of Steve Young? Watch his programs on training. I think he could help.
When Parker takes off, ask him to go faster. Makes his idea a JOB. Reverse psychology at its finest.
Yes! It’s the riders decision when to stop! MAKE the horse listen!
I think she was trying that, but the terrain wasn't ideal.
you handled that very well her's a few tips: if your horse is not settled fully into the arena do many laps of walk on both reins, once your comfy try and do a trot and maybe a canter, and if your horses are still not phocused on what there doing settle them down in a walk, or get off, walk, or lunge them around also, he might of been spooked by loud noises (maybe the gate) or maybe his tack or even it could of been the jumps in the arena which started him off and cause him to act that way. i just had to say well done for handling that situation (hope it helps and this is what i do so om not 100% sure it will work with other horses!)
Maybe he has a problem in his hoof or mouth?
If a horse/pony has something wrong with its feet they would be acting like this like spooking and stuff and if they have something wrong with its mouth they wouldn’t be eating or letting u put the bit in the mouth x
@ all horses are different
@imogen_bev No true, re the bit.
They most certainly will let you bridle them because often the forces don't come into play until there is pressure on the bit either turning or halting. A sharp tooth against a cheek will only occur when the bridle cheek piece pushes against the cheek when turning , etc.
He's not in pain as far as the description tells us.
@ she told us to suggest things that could have made him act like this so that’s what I did.
You did so amazing, handling it all like a pro! That's a true rider.
"Parker!😇" "GET ON" had me laughing so hard,
I know everyone needs to do whats best for them and there horse, but i would stay out of the fields untill you have more control 😂 the horse has learnt fields mean i get to go gung ho! I would have worked him in the school.. transitions and more transitions.. lunged him if needed, maybe do some hacking??especially when its windy guessing hesbeen of for Christmas 😂 ❤xxx
I think it was because the weather. Parker could have also had a lot of energy that day so he just wanted to run and play. Also you handled that so well, good job 👏 7:21
I think it may have been weather, fear from the gate, pain, or all three of those things.. you handled that so well but maybe he was also reacting to ur frustration
Have you tried putting him in the walker early before your lesson ? And if you do, try to put him in longer to tire him out a bit more because in this video he seemed very spicy
I love watching these. Makes me appreciate my trained horse even more.
This horse is trained, she is not setting him up properly with ground work etc. Horses are not robots..they are sentient beings and prey animals, so they are hard-wired to be sensitive and wary of things. Humans should deal with them like parents do with children..with understanding, patience and knowledge.
Maybe he has a stiff back or neck? My horse bolted a lot more ( she’s an ex racer she’s a bit loopy anyway ) when she had ulcers and a sore back / neck or it might just be the weather! I got bolted with and decked the other day because cows moved a few fields closer 😅 they’re all a bit crazy and have their moments sometimes but I’m glad you’re ok and you handled it very well ❤❤
You handled that all beautifully! If I were to give any sort of advice (coming from somebody who had a horse that used to bolt and nap at times), I would recommend after testing out things the other comments have suggested, perhaps backing him up when he starts to saunter backwards until he gets tired of it, or really tight circles with leg on. If it's not a pain response, it will teach him that bolting without your say is more work than simply standing there relaxing and waiting, it also gets them listening to you (so long as this isn't a pain/tack/etc related issue and behavioural.) Sometimes simply working on the ground (etc lunging and other things to get them listening) in spaces like this beforehand is really good too and gets them more intuitive towards your aids regardless of the area they're in.
He appears to get nervous quite often throughout little spooks in the video and therefore begins hopping up and getting a surge of energy, (I've ridden many horses like that before too, sometimes they're just very sensitive and the one I currently own works purely off of vibes and communication), perhaps when taking him around the school and the paddock, try making it really relaxed and just a casual walk around, slowly working your way back up to things like trotting around, cantering etc and just make it super at ease? Just a few different things to test out that should at least hinder or halt the bolting/napping/excessive spooking!
None the less, you're doing well with him! I know firsthand how hard it can be to own a sensitive horse, mistakes happen and just remember despite the comments and advice you receive, you're doing amazingly and working with what you have currently. We're all here to lend a hand if you ever need, much love 💛💛
Im really impressed on your ability to sit all of this bucks and rears, its not as easy as it looks! And dont worry we all have bad riding days low confidence days! Just keep on riding!😊
That's just a typical December vibe for my horse...or more like November to March really. Mine goes back to being sane once spring arrives. Any winter riding is basically a death wish so I switch to ground work for most of it.
at the beginning I thought her horse took off but it was just a fast canter 😂
5:31 well done for getting off and checking the tack ❤
It could be the wind or a problem with his bit type?
dont tell him off he was just scared
you handled him fabulously, i want probably speak to a vet, and on my end, ( this worked for me ) dropping the crop can help prevent them from feeling so excitable, if that is the case. You are an amazing rider and look up to you!
My advice would be just stay calm because I have a gelding who’s like this and all you gotta do is stay calm and don’t pull on his mouth because I did that the other day and I called of , passed out then I was in hospital so just stay calm
Is he in pain of some sort? Has he had a thorough vet evaluation?
That’s my thought. I’m thinking tooth pain..perhaps bit is interfering with a painful tooth? He’s definitely bothered.
I used to let them go for a good gallop in the big field when they acted up in the small area . I used to gallop race horses and some times they act like they are in the saddling paddock and get tensed up. Getting in the larger area is letting them run. I would have them on the left rein, strongly, but keep their body straight. 2 minute lick at the most, about a furlong. Gradually slow to a hard gallop
For,however long was necessary. If they Buck? Keep them moving forward, relax the hold.
“You little…guitar?” Exactly what I would have said lol❤😂
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@EefaEquestrian🩷🩷😭
Firstly, is this a stabled horse...or a paddocked horse. Often a horse coming out of warmth into a real chill will misbehave as it is trying to warm up. Also a stabled horse has a lot more energy to wear off.
Has his feed schedule changed, or something been added.
Have you had his teeth checked for sharp points.
Is this the same saddle you have always ridden in.
I would have undid the saddle, taken it off and had a look at the saddlecloth in case there was anything sharp in it. The same with your saddle...push hard against the seat and make sure no sharp inner bit of the saddle is poking through into his back when weight is put on it.
Check your bit for any sharp points.
I would drop his feed down a bit energy wise. I would lunge him first (for a while) before riding. I would check all of the above.
If he plays up in the arena and you take him out for a gallop in the paddock (on a regular basis), this becomes learned behaviour where he gets to have a good run when he is misbehaving.
He may also be bored with arena work.
Long slow trail rides usually get these sort under control. He needs to see more so it becomes boring.
Never overreact to a horse shying...just ignore it. If you overreact , it gives the horse credence to what it is shying at.
Your saddle is quite noisy...maybe give it a bit more oiling so it is less squeaky.
Why do you use ear covers on him ...this can also make a horse more 'lookie' because the sound is muffled. Have you ridden him without the ear covers ?
All good points
@@annavonsee4307 Thank you. I've owned so many horses over the years and it really is detective work to figure out some.
Definitely do not want those half rears maturing into something serious.
You sat all that so well. I’d be terrified
If this happens again try checking underneath the saddle blanket one time my horse was acting up like this and when I checked under the saddle blanket there was a thorn
Build up of energy from feed can come from haylage or oats feed him nothing put hay & before you mount him again lunge him for about 10 minutes a side or until he kicks out Happy new year 😮
Omg well done u handled it all so well it can be frustrating and scary handling a horse like that so u did so welllll xx
I'm just wondering why you let him gallop so far from the gate each time?
Obviously because I wanted him to slip and fall on me! - I had no control?? 😐
@EefaEquestrian Somebody else mentioned this, and it works! The second you feel he is about to take off, use one rein to pull his head round to his shoulder and hold it tightly there. He can't take off with his head in that position . . . the most he can do is go around in a tight circle. No room for slipping and falling.
There was everything rubbish, no control, no idea what to do on this horse, however very important to have your mom filming everything.
It's a cathastrophe! Thanks god this pony wasn't hurt by the false decisions you made in a row
Uhm what obv you dint know anything why horses
@Maddie-f1x I don't care what you think, I know how to Training horses and riders in a good sensible way.
Your comment is ridicuoulus
“Never in my 70 years” ahh comment
@@shavili4974 no control? Horses aren't cars they are living breathing creatures with a mind and personality and mood if their own.
@@Maddie-f1x cars cannot allways be under control.
What a stupid Auswertung.
Just look at her only sitting on that pony like a rucksack not knowing what to do with her legs, not knowing how to use the reins propperly and how to put all the riders aids together. She wants to jump but without korrekt dressage knowledges it isn't possible. It's just painful for that poor pony. If you're not able to see this, your riding Experimenten are obviously as bad as hers
When he gallops down the field without u asking, stop him right away!❤
bit harder said than done
@ like, do an emergency stop I meant like the deactivating thing
@Horse_GirlyGirlshe said in the video she normally does but as it was really muddy in the field she didn’t want to do that and cause him to slip!! please listen to the video and u would hear it!! (
not trying to be rude)
He might have epm, so like I would probably get that checked out or get him tested for it because that is like when they act crazy such as bolting, bucking, and rearing. And epm is where they eat possum poop lol, and it makes the horses loose their mind and go crazy.
Luckily we don't get possums in Ireland, but that sounds horrible for a horse to have
Parker seemed so excited you did so well to control him he must of been very excited 😅😅
From what I am taught my trainer would tell me to circle him until he stops , and if he doesn’t stop then to dismount and see what’s wrong which you did amazing in this situation also! I ride western so it’s a bit different, I would also tighten up my reins a bit! (Unless ofc the pain if there is any due to mouth)
WELL he‘s definitiv teaching You How tobe sticky in the saddle :-: i would NOT have SIT 3:42 well Done Girl. MAYBE You Can try lunging him or Like letting him run in the Arena before a Ride to Get his Energy out? Especially in the Winter the Horses Muscles Can Get rlly sore and cold and some Horses react more sensitive to that than other and he Sems Like a rlly sensitive guy. Anyways well handle and we all have Bad rides :)
You did so well to handle him! Maybe he could need his saddle reflocking or something was upsetting him like he may have had a small cut where the nose band or cheek piece are fitted and the bridle could have been rubbing on that cut
You handle the situation very well ❤
You handled this so so so well!! Your seat was so good!!! You are such a kind, thoughtful rider and you put him first. Maybe check with the vet to see if anything’s upsetting him or if he was just a bit excited but you did so well!!! ❤️❤️❤️
i think it was handled really well actually! i would only advise when he does something like that a one rein stop prevents him from bucking,rearing, bolting, etc. but otherwise you handled that well!
Im sooo sorry this happened to you. My first pony did something like this somewhere had her checked by the vet and she had a spinal problem. With him it could be something in his front legs as it looked like he was only rearing and not bucking and this is a sign of problems in his for legs. Anyway it was just an idea. I hope he gets better soon.❤️
Check the bit next time sometimes the bit can go under their tongue and they absolutely hate it! If it’s not that maybe get the farrier out and vet to do some checks. Check his feed. And lunge him if he acts the same something is wrong if he doesn’t he was jut having a bad day.
What is that on your saddle
I have a question, why didn't you just get off and lunge him instead? No hate at all I love your channel!!! Just as someone who has very similar experiences pretty frequently, I've found it saves a lot of stress and tears to just get off and work from the ground 🫶
Also if he is running without you asking I know the ground was muddy but turning in a tight circle really helps! And when he is bucking and rearing with you like that I suggest you take a whip or maybe consider a leadrope. I know you do not need it but just so he listens to you. Open fields could just be another reason because I know my horse gets a bit jumpy in open feilds
Hi! I think you maybe should try changing yards. He was acting like this in more of your videos, so maybe it can be because of the place. I hope this helps a bit
@random.channel213 he’s doing better now xx :)
@EefaEquestrian that's nice to hear :)
Is it possible your horse has pain somewhere?
First, please make sure that he is not hurting anywhere.. ie.. saddle, bit, hoof issues. Work on mounting w him standing completely still. He is dictating how you react and not the other way around. More consistantly groundwork. You're doing well considering that he may need a more seasoned rider
Don't give up😊
Two of the ponies I ride at my stable r very stubborn and are always trying to get me of but I would of fallen and probably curled up in a ball and cried u handled the situation AMAZINGLY well done
You should probably check his mouth and feet to make sure he’s not in pain also instead of yelling at him maybe try giving him a calm voice and try to calm him down
When he bullied on u u turned hi. That’s what u should do good job 👍
Not bullied bulted
And not hi him
I love how your only concern is your mum filming🤣🤣🤣🤣
He is trying to tell you something is hurting, annoying him or maybe he was just fresh, but whatever the problem is you handled it well.
Was it cold that day it could have been what made him crazy
I’ve never had a ride like this in my life when I rode, but I remember about the last year when I was nine years old and I was just about to ride my mom’s pony | he’s at a new home right now| But he just got clipped and I was riding him and he booked the whole way around the arena*Bucde* IDK if I spelled that right my phone is real messed up, but he was so bad
Sometimes when the wind is blowing it makes my horse be wild and jerking on his bit.honestly IDK????😂HOP THIS HELPED a little.
Why don’t you show in your and also with the horse?
Could be his saddle fit?
Well ridden you stayed calm and didn’t start screaming like most people do 😂 what go pro do you use?
Uhhh when my horse loped off I screamed so loud that china heard me bc I almost fell of
Hero 11 x
have you tried him on a calmer?
I’ve heard of them but not sure what they are x
@EefaEquestrian it helps calm them down. i have my horse on vervain in winter and take her off it in summer. shes a completely different horse summer time compared to winter 😭. maybe try him on some vervain Xx
This is the first time your channel has come up on my feed, so I am unfamiliar with both you and your horse. However, one thing I noticed immediately, was that your saddle pad was right down on his withers. You need to make sure it is pulled right up into the gullet of your saddle, otherwise it can bind and cause pain. I would further suggest lunging him prior to riding, if this behaviour is common to him. I would also suggest walking him for at least 15 minutes after mounting, to teach him to relax before any faster paces. Spend that time doing circles, serpentines, changes of rein. It is clear he is not relaxed. Until he learns to do so, he will never be a fun ride! Do not even attempt a trot unless he is completely settled at a walk. Try to keep the trot relaxed, as well. As tempting as it is to gallop him, you will only get him more wound up by doing so. Stay calm and relaxed. Don't forget - fear runs along the reins. If you are tense or frightened, so will he be. He strikes me as being a young horse. Don't rush him. It's the worst thing you can do! I would also recommend removing the ear covers, unless flies are really bad. They are unnecessary, and could also be irritating him.
It’s her horse and she’s riding it perfectly so stay out of her business she knows what she has to do u probably don’t know anything about horses so just leave her alone!
When I got off I fixed that x
You did great dealing with that
I'm 12 and for my first fall my horse did this
you handled this soooooooo good like it's amazing you did such a good job i could watch this forever
Well done I think you did amazing
I know what it's like and it's really hard to stay brave
It's just winter and all horses go coo coo
This is the first riding winter for my 3 year old and he is doing the exact same thing so you were fantastic
Can I just say you handled the situation rlly well but the first time he spun around you shouldn't have let him take off with you small , slow circle ❤
I would get his saddle fitted to him. As well as when you are not having a good ride in the school why go out to a field where he has more room to run and buck?
the reason why she did that was so he could run and get energy out. she just wanted him to run around but it didn’t work
You rode this really well, well done! What I find helps with a spooky horse is stopping them with all you can until they stand and then reward them for standing that could help❤
He’s not spooking he’s just not comfortable
@ he was spooking at the corner and he is usually quite spooky anyways. It could really be anything horses are weirdos
Maybe it was your wipe because some horses one day will not like the wipe as for the next day he will be fine just try to stay calm relaxed hands and keep him in a area❤
I think this just highlights the equestrian mind....horse acting up = film me!!
I would be checking back saddle and teeth
I have not seen any of your other videos but I think it could be the wip, i might be wrong ❤
Does he walk along next to you normally? If so, it may have been his back hurting.
Was he cooped up? From the looks of it it seems like it’s pretty wet and muddy out there. I know this is what I get to look forward to when my mate gets back from stall rest after an abscess. Eh boy!
Idk how you sat that! You’re doing so well honestly keep going ik you can ❤
Oh bless you.. new sub! Has he ever done this before? This is the same thing that’s happening to my pony atm and we think it’s just her miss behaving as she’s only 8! Might also just be this time of year. X
@@JessAndTatti he did the same last year same time :( x
Have you checked his teeth? I’m thinking it may be pain related. He sounds to be champing somewhat on his bit from what I could hear.
I’m 11 and I’ve been ridding for 2 years and had my first fall on the last day of November when we were doing no stirrup trotting And I’m not that good at ridding but the pony I was on she has a VERY bonssy trot and I I don’t just got thrown of
Maybe you should Get off of his back and maybe you shouldn`t use the crop
Well you did amazing you dident fall and you showed him that your under control with out hurting him ps new subscriberrrr❤❤❤
He's trying to communicate to you thar he's not happy about something
Horses are supposed to chew their bits, but he was biting at the bit and not chewing it. That is always a sign of stress/pain. I know that from my friend's mare. She has had bad experiences in the past and now she needs to be re-broken. (Sorry for the English, I used Google translate, I'm currently to lazy to translate and write everything myself lol)
Is he spooky out of the saddle as well? Could be a feed issue maybe? All you can do is reassess that and check him all over for pain responses, especially along his spine. Also possible ulcers…
There’s so many things but to me he’s bursting out of his skin with energy.
Good for you for staying on!!
Yesterday I went through stirrup high water and we have 15,2 hh fjords and my stirrups are kinda short like the water reached just above their shoulders
To me it just looks like he wanted to get back to his friends and was being cheeky and stubborn
No, this rider did not set this horse up properly with ground work. The horse is being a horse and is not 'stubborn'...this ride shows a lack of knowledge and setting the horse up for success.
I hop you know your an amazing rider and def my fav TH-camr love you Efa❤
@@OnTheEdge638 aww ty 💗
I’m sorry about the spelling errors 😭 but I have had nights where i have cried about my riding and felt like I am not good enough I hope you know your not alone❤
Of course
Hey. maybe he does’t want to go away from the stabels my Horse has the Same problem but lukely he dont rize maybe it you go worg another Horse he wil be calmer it helps worg my horse
Worg = with
have you ever tried lunging him? or use reverse psychology? when he runs, make him keep running til he gets tired, or wanting to stop.
or a noice canceling bonnet?
Yes I lunged him in the arena after this and then got back on and he was fine for a few canters the started rearing x
Your horse is so beautiful!!!! Maybe you should try to ride him bitless..
And check his back and girth.
He is really uncomfortable. If I were you I would let someone check him, a bone cracker..they can find anything!
Let an ankmal/ horse communicator talk to him.
If nothing is wrong with his body I can highly recommend bachs flower essenses or any brand kn your country. Find a therapist and you will get all lot of help. It works wonder! Good luck!❤
a tip i have that might not work for every pony is putting your hand in front of his eyes before he turns and try to bolt, again this might not work with everyone and some might get spooked
Maybe he had gas pains or something physical
Sometimes it Can be something with the girth or bit, but very well sat❤️
I would have fallen off on the first 5 mins u sat soo well ❤❤