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Re: [RC] training problem - Barbara McCrary

Two years ago, as I was introducing a new horse to our trails, I also had
these issues.  He 1) refused to try crossing a creek (probably same width as
yours), and 2) tried to jump it.  This is what I did:  I was riding with my
husband on a steady horse; I dismounted, handed the lead rope to him, and he
ponied my horse across the creek.  Horse was willing to follow but tried to
jump the creek.  He landed in the middle of it, then tried to cross the
remainder by hitting all the shallow spots, which were actually small
boulders.  He got thoroughly wet and did a lot of scrambling on the
boulders.  The next time we crossed a creek, we selected an easier one with
a safer crossing.  He still jumped a bit, but much less than the first time.
The third time I stayed mounted and he was a bit fussy, but he crossed
safely.  The fourth time we crossed, he said, "Piece of cake; I can do
that!"  Try ponying him across the creek from a steady experienced horse.
Same with crossing bridges, have him follow a steady horse and cross slowly
enough so he can't run.  Tuck his nose right into the other's tail, if
necessary.

Barbara McCrary

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Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 6:11 AM
Subject: [RC] training problem



Please Reply to: Pattie Holsbeke horseygrandma2000@xxxxxxxxx or

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Hi everyone. It's been awhile and my new horse has been for sale at least

3 times since I decided to try and train a ring horse on the trail. If I
live through this it will be worth it I',m sure. We have been out 5 times
now and he is awesome. One new problem though, instead of taking 1hr. to
cross the creek now he wants to jump it. {about 35ft.] Needless to say he
doesn't make it all the way but in doing so he almost unseats me. Neither
does he hesitate at the bridges but as soon as he steps on them he gallops
across at breakneck speed. He is not afraid but how do I slow him down as we
approach these obstacles I don't want to rein him in because of the mixed
message he might get, but in giving him his head I am in danger of losing
mine!! I know from experience that this will work itself out with time but
I'm not getting any younger and would appreciated any advice. Sincerely
pattie




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