Got one just like yours. Best horse in the world, beautiful and
sweet, has allowed me to put numerous button's on her - a National Champion
NATRC horse. BUT, she has done a wonderful job on my mind because she has
put me in the dirt more times than I can count over the past 5 years. Have
done all the medical tests (teeth), chiro evals, saddle fit/change, punishment,
retraining, etc. BUT, once most every competitive ride she throws
in ONE HUGE buck (heels to the sky type) combined with a "drop the right
shoulder and spin to the left". It always occurs, when I am up and
balanced but forward in a 2-point or post and nearly ALWAYS at a huge working
trot. No advanced warning, except that "generally" it is because she wants
to be going a lot faster that I am allowing her. So, boom!! Drop
that head and off I go. There is no saving this ole' gal!! Then she
stands there looking at me like "what's wrong, why are you down there?"
sprinkled with a "see, I can getcha any time I like".
She is my favorite mount - rides wonderfully - great recoveries - the horse
I want to do Tevis on, BUT not until I can be assured that I am going to be
allowed to remain ON her back, not under her chin.
I'm getting way too old for those whiplash meetings with the terra
firma.....
Karen Everhart MEd Rainbow Meadows Rescue and Retirement,
Inc. Serving the equine companions who have so loyally served us... www.rainbowmeadowsranch.com 620-725-3402
Owner/Operator Horse Calls - Equine Management Solutions Centered Riding
Instructor Distance Horse Conditioning and Training www.horsecalls.com 316-648-5082
