Anybody know if it would be worth while sending a 4 years old of for professional schooling if she bucks rears and bolts or will that most likely never change anybody have recommendations?
You can absolutely bring a horse around from that. I would probably get her checked out first to make sure it's nothing pain related.
Any jumping exercises to encourage a horse to push equally off of both hind legs. I've taken in a stallion that was quite weak behind and built him up slowly... continued below..
Through pole work, lunging, hillwork and lots of flatwork. However as I suspect he was ridden a bit one sided before he is finding it difficult to push equally off of both hocks and it seems to be a little bit of a habit now. Any tips would be greatly appreciated
Any jumping exercises to encourage a horse to push equally off of both hind legs. I've taken in a stallion that was quite weak behind and built him up slowly... continued below..
Any jumping exercises to encourage a horse to push equally off of both hind legs. I've taken in a stallion that was quite weak behind and built him up slowly... continued below..
I get exhausted after the trot in my dressage pattern (horse is terrible in the show ring, fixing it now). How can I work on myself to improve my breath and heart with no running?
Swimming is a great one for me. I have knee problems so much running isn't really an option for me at the moment. I focus on getting into a rhythm and keeping my time between breaths regular before slowly adding another stroke in between taking breaths to push myself a little more. I do the same when I'm warming up with horses. For the first 10 minutes I work on mine and the horses rhythm. Eventually it just becomes second nature.
Calling all working students! What are some quick, easy, and healthy snacks or meals when you’re in a hurry or on the go? Thanks :)
Easiest way I found was do a little bit of prepping in the evenings. Overnight oats are great in the mornings. They can be eaten hot or cold and mixed up in a jar, cup etc. I also have dates and fruit tucked away someplace. Apples with nut butters and corn cakes and good also. I also make my own energy bars on my days off and have them as a treat or snack if I'm really on the go. Stir fry and noodle dsh are great for the evening. Quick to cook and cheap! Salads are also great and if done right can be so tasty and filling. They can be made up to two days before and stored in Tupperware containers.
So Harley has been biting and pinning his ears back when I go to groom him or even touch him. I haven’t changed anything I do with him and it’s been getting worse. What do I do?
I would also just give him a once over and make sure there's not a underlying reason as to why he is doing this. If he is not tender and all seems okay I would go with Kelbi's advice.
My horse gets very excited while jumping and try’s to run. Any suggestions on what to do ex. Figure eight bridle different bit etc?
I would try schooling before changing tack. Jumping on a circle is a great exercise for a horse who likes to run. They have to establish a rhythm in order to keep their balance. Keep the fence small and the circle about 20-30m. I would also jump him a couple of times over a small fence with poles before and after a few times a week. The ideal time is half way through a flatwork session when he is listening to you and he then has to learn to relax and settle back to flatwork again. After a week or two he is less likely to get so excited by it.
Anyone start riding as a teenager+ and what level and age are you now?
I didn't start until I was 13 and I bought my first horse at 15. I'm 24 now and I've competed to 1* eventing and 1m20 showjumping. I found I adored working with youngsters so I have focused on producing them the last couple of years. I would like to eventually keep one of them to compete up to a higher level but at the moment I'm happy with what I'm doing.