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[font=Times New Roman][size=3]The pony I lease and train, Gizmo, is an EXTREME case of a flighty horse. After 6 months in the indoor 4 days a week, he still will not go near the poles at the end. He requires about 15-25 minutes of work before he calms down, and he panics and bolts when he sees a jump. With him I have found a lot of advice and know a lot of tricks. I was thinking it would be a great idea to share ideas here. If anyone needs advice, or has advice, post it here. Anything about spooky/nervous/bolty/fast horses! Keep in mind I have some new-ish training methods at hand, so please, post anything! (however also bear in mind I am 12, and not a professional.  [/size][/font]
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Stay calm, they'll pick up your nerves
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Hey, I'm 12 too! I just wanted to know if you knew of a way to stay calm and relaxed when you are riding a horse that usualy spooks or acts up. I always get pretty nervous. Also when I ride and my lesson horse starts to freak out or something, I have trouble keeping calm. Any ideas?
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Horse Dreamer (2/25/2010)
Hey, I'm 12 too! I just wanted to know if you knew of a way to stay calm and relaxed when you are riding a horse that usualy spooks or acts up. I always get pretty nervous. Also when I ride and my lesson horse starts to freak out or something, I have trouble keeping calm. Any ideas? Take a deep breath. And let it out realllyy slow. (Seriously. It works)
Remind yourself that you wouldn't be riding this horse if you couldn't handle it, suck it up, and get on. I work with a lot of green horses, perhaps more than I actually prefer xD, and if you can't stay calm yourself, you really shouldn't be on a horse that acts up; s/he's picking up on your nerves, and that only makes it worse.
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^ oh thats why people can die from falling off, it all makes perfect sense now.
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| And if you're like me, and you're a little bit chicken, and the horse is just building itself up and you feel like you can't handle it, pick a time when the horse is somewhat calm and will stand still and get off. It's a lot better than trying to cowgirl up and getting hurt by fallig off. Once you get off, if the horse isn't completely nuts, try longeing. A lot of horses just have a bit of tickle in their toes after being off for a day and need to play around a bit before they have a rider up. Longe until the horse is loose and paying attention to you. A loose horse does not have it's tail or head in the air, and covers ground with a swinging stride.
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^ oh thats why people can die from falling off, it all makes perfect sense now.
No. That is not just the reason. You can die from from several different things when dealing with horses. Not just falling off or 'cowgirling up.'
My point was that if you're not ready to handle a horse like that, then move to something easier. I clearly did not make it clear. ;] No need to get mad.
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Work w/ him alot! You need to calm down, he knows what you feel! You and him both need to build confidence.Try spending more time w/ him.
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My advice for staying calm on your horse;
Ride a really easy horse, and get totally relaxed. Then get on your horse, and tell yourself you are riding the same horse, and he knows what he is doing. That works for me when I jump. If you can't do that, try asking someone to lunge your horse while you ride him. Hold the pommel of the saddle and just let yourself relax. take deep breaths. Wear a cross-country vest when riding if that helps. Figure our your horse's pace and count it in your head. Before you know it, you'll be relaxed. Tell yourself there is no point in getting worked up, because you're completely fine, and your horse will pick up on your relaxation. Good luck! and believe me, you can do it!!!
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Stay calm, take a deep breath and I know this sounds wiered but... smile and if you feel a little more cofident laugh. Horses like the sound of laughter and it loosens them up. Make sure to remember that the horse feels what you feel. Dont push it either and always end on a good note.
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Try lunging before you get on. I do that with Heartley. After you get on, trot around until you're dizzy, going past all the scary objects over and over and over until he calms down. If he bolts, immediately circle him and bring him back to a trot. Make him bend and flex to the inside and outside so he has something to think about besides scary things. Do serpentines. Do figure eights. Do something to keep his mind occupied. But if you really don't feel like you can handle him, I would suggest talking to your trainer. Best of luck!
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I commend those who can ride flighty horses, I can't stomach them whatsoever. But my biggest piece of advice is to stay calm when he gets nervous. Also, do some bomb proofing exercises to get him used to "scary" things.
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