I totally agree with this article, and use the same method for the horses that I train as well. As for those people who have horses that run away with them, teaching the horse how to disengage his hip(planting one front hoof and moving his haunches over) is a great way to regain control. I can control my horses hips, and shoulders independently. If he tries to run, I simply disengage and he has no choice but to stop. Combine this with a horse that has a soft responsive mouth and you can do anything. The natural horsemanship saying goes "the bit doesn't stop the horse, training does." I currently ride my 3 year old arabian bridless. Anyways im ranting, but yes I couldn't have put it more simple. This is a great article.
Posted By: Felicia
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I enjoyed this article and am using this advice on my 5 yr. old palomino gelding. It is working well. I would like to know how to get a better stop. I sit down say whoa then pull up on the reins. He seems to be getting worse not better and I ride him at least 4 days a week.
Posted By: Fay
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thank you very much for this simply put article. it is not a bunch of analogies and tricks like some of the famous trainers. I am going to give these tips a great try with my gelding.
Posted By: Freedom brunell
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I have an appendix mare who is always trying to run, no matter who rides her. I purchased her as a 20 year old, and She works very well for me, and on most rides she is a perfect lady, Mostly by the end of the ride, she is prancing. She is not "barn sour" as she will run right on by home, and she is never specificall bad, Just super excited. Apparantly she simply likes riding. She is the only horse I have (out of 11) that I can stroll right up to with a saddle and bridle, and tack up and go. She always listens to me, but She gets so excited she just wants to run. I have had the vet examine her, and he says there is no medical reason for her behavior. I hate keeping constant pressure on her mouth, and have tried several different methods. She always maintains a nice rounded frame (she was a rodeo horse till 12, then did lower level dressage), Also, When I am on the ground, she loves snuggles, and will run you down if you walk away. I do not know if this is an attention thing or not, But as for the running, I found your article extremely enlightening, and I have to thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel bad riding my "geriatric" horse and constantly pulling on her mouth. Yet again, Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: Brandace
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wow! i have never heard it put so simply, i ride an anglo arab that has resists the bit by putting his head in the air and i feel that this instuction will help enormously! thankyou!
Posted By: ailee butler
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