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Hey – it’s an individual choice and you’ve got to decide whether or not it’s worth risking your life and limb to become a better rider. I’m a firm believer that you could send a horse to the trainer but if you aren’t trained yourself, the horse may just fall back into his old pattern with you.
I suffered through learning to ride a green horse while being green myself. Now that I’ve done it, I’ve conquered my horse spooking fears, but really have no desire to keep a horse that wants to continue to dump me. I learned a lot from that experience and became a lot better rider because of it. And I also started to find out what I really don’t like to have in a horse! It gave me enough confidence to break a 4 year old gelding myself without hardly any professional help. This horse is not a spooker (but he puts up a good argument and I can argue all day myself so it’s a good match.)
I think this is a good time to start being honest with yourself. You may decide it might be both in your horses interest and yours to let your horse go down the road to a tougher rider. Or you may have to be determined in yourself to conquer the spooking. I suggest you get a good Parelli trainer.
K.
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From: shakesbearides@texoma.net [mailto:shakesbearides@texoma.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 1:14 PM
To: ridecamp@endurance.net
Cc: shakesbearides@texoma.net
Subject: RC: Spooking - Spook and Spin
Dear Ridecampers,
It's me again - the one with the 6yo Arabian gelding that spooks - and ever
once in a while, spooks and spins so hard it leaves me in the dirt. I recently
decided that he needs to go to a trainer. I "may" have found one and currently
am waiting to talk to him prior to turning my little steed over to him.
Problem. Another Arabian trainer, judge, etc. I know just happened to be at the
local store last night. I stopped to say hello and told her of my plight. She
was very diplomatic - which I can appreciate - but basically said my horse
would always be spooky - to a degree - and I might not be a good enough rider
to detect his spooks in time. And she said I might be better off with an
older/settled Arabian or another breed. Ridecampers; I know there are
"numerous" variables here but I'm in need of serious "general" guidance/advice
from long standing Arabian owners. Am I throwing good money after bad? Can a
good/reputable trainer correct this problem? And/or do I need training if I am
determined to keep this horse?
Ruth Abair in NE Texas
email: shakesbearides@texoma.net
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