tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post5884268673252757437..comments2024-01-03T03:28:48.980-07:00Comments on mugwump Chronicles: Questions and AnswersMugwumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01487540636265322556noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-45717071304827508332009-08-08T13:02:55.386-06:002009-08-08T13:02:55.386-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.RescueAddict https://www.blogger.com/profile/01818342733512225150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-72056287707007032192009-08-08T13:01:26.584-06:002009-08-08T13:01:26.584-06:00Mugwup, to put it simply, whatever I can. I would ...Mugwup, to put it simply, whatever I can. I would like to train horses and give lessons but I am no where near good enough and I want to learn as much as I can from someone with expriance. (I prefer western.)RescueAddict https://www.blogger.com/profile/01818342733512225150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-2140654731179089542009-08-08T12:41:38.171-06:002009-08-08T12:41:38.171-06:00Tracebucked - What do you want to learn?Tracebucked - What do you want to learn?mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-32118865734444706332009-08-08T12:10:43.560-06:002009-08-08T12:10:43.560-06:00Mugwump, we live in about the same area of Colorad...Mugwump, we live in about the same area of Colorado and I am wanting to apprentic a trianer, know anyone who'd be willing to teach me?RescueAddict https://www.blogger.com/profile/01818342733512225150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-67260847253629967802009-08-07T19:38:09.917-06:002009-08-07T19:38:09.917-06:00Aces- we had a horse in once for training who woul...Aces- we had a horse in once for training who would buck her little brains out every time we put her into a canter. She never got any of us off thank goodness, but it turns out that she was kind of anemic. Once her blood levels were right, she was much better to ride. You mentioned your horse was kind of lazy, maybe there might be some similarities between the two horses?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05094255647643138057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-8867765001681043222009-08-07T19:21:32.153-06:002009-08-07T19:21:32.153-06:00Joy - I was taught to hold the cantle of the saddl...Joy - I was taught to hold the cantle of the saddle or push on the saddle horn to sit through a series of bucks like you describe. If you pull on the saddle horn it causes you to hunch over and unbalances your upper body. When you push the saddle horn (like barrel racers do) it pushes your pockets back into the seat. When it comes to sitting a buck so the horse doesn't get you off and win, I say "Whatever Works"!AKPonyGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02969589711581884433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-84190893078966627932009-08-07T11:34:12.969-06:002009-08-07T11:34:12.969-06:00When my horse is feeling especially good, he will ...When my horse is feeling especially good, he will throw some bucks out when I ask for the lope. The bucks are usually between the nice "dolphin" bucks and the bigger "I'm not really trying to get you off ya know" bucks. I can feel him when he's in that kind of mood and I've found that if I lightly hold the back of my saddle, instead of the horn, I'm much more balanced and can easily get ahold of his head. <br /><br />He knows he's got my number because I babied him for a few years due to an injury and I think that's why he does the bucking. When I ride him through those bucks, I get the upper hand and we end up with a good workout and no issues for the next few sessions. Until he gets too fresh again (my fault). <br /><br />It might not be the right thing to do, holding the back of the saddle, and it probably doesn't look real pretty but it's worked well for me. I don't know how to fix your horse that bucks on you Aces. It sounds like you've covered every idea that might be causing it. Maybe Mugs will have some good advice.<br /><br />Mugwump, ever since I brought my horse back from pasture, he's decided he will lean on the bit once we are in the lope. Only in the arena, never on trail. The only thing I know to do is to check him while I push him forward with my legs. Do you have any ideas or methods to teach him to knock it off? Thanks.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00977898784588176802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-24218367857949515742009-08-07T11:30:49.668-06:002009-08-07T11:30:49.668-06:00Aces - When I was a young trainer one of the toug...Aces - When I was a young trainer one of the toughest things I had to learn was to let another trainer step in when I was stuck. <br />It just happens sometimes. I would get someone else up there and get some input.<br />It could be an obedience thing between you and your filly, but when you said she trots behind the herd a red flag went up for me.<br />I think it's time for another pair of eyes.mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-72924215007053385592009-08-07T10:23:12.152-06:002009-08-07T10:23:12.152-06:00I've had her checked, and there is nothing any...I've had her checked, and there is nothing anyone could find. The vet actually said she was one of the soundest horses he has checked. The chiro said she had one little spot in her neck to adjust but said it shouldn't have caused any major issues. Trust me, the thought of unsoundness or other pain was my first thought and I have had it looked into thoroughly. <br />She does lope in the pasture, but it seems like it's only when SHE wants to... like if she's frisky or wanting come somewhere. If it's the other horses who start, she doesn't usually hurry herself.<br />Also, after she bucks me off she has no problem loping away.Acesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-17423653866433310122009-08-07T09:03:50.578-06:002009-08-07T09:03:50.578-06:00You know, I am not an expert, but if she is not lo...You know, I am not an expert, but if she is not loping in the pasture, I'd be thinking there was something physical that is being missed. <br /><br />Just my not-so-humble opinion :)<br /><br />JackieHorsesAndTurboshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607758320356759231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-86424781046534629812009-08-07T09:03:35.159-06:002009-08-07T09:03:35.159-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.HorsesAndTurboshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607758320356759231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-64689168247019768092009-08-07T00:35:41.129-06:002009-08-07T00:35:41.129-06:00I have a related question.
I have a 4 year old Pai...I have a related question.<br />I have a 4 year old Paint mare who I have been riding since she was a two year old (lightly, and increasing with age). <br />She has always had a tendency to buck when I ask her to lope, ever since the first time she was moved out with a saddle on. It seems to be getting worse lately. <br />Note: She has been checked out by my vet and a chiro and there is no detectable soreness anywhere. Saddle fits great, teeth are done. I ride her in a snaffle.<br />She does it about 90% of the time when I ask her to lope. Often she will skip loping all together and just go to bucking. Sometimes I stick her, mostly I don't. I am bad for bailing (what I feel like is) early. If she does get me off that is typically the end of it, or her next attempt is not enough to pile me. If she doesn't get me off the first time it's usually a battle the next 5 times I ask her for the lope. <br />I have tried trotting, and trotting, and trotting before asking. I have tried the long trot and let the lope be "her idea". It doesn't seem to matter. <br />The funny thing about it is she is a SWEETHEART any other time. She would fool you into thinking she is a kids horse until you ask for that lope. <br />She has never been spoiled, she doesn't get away with any nonsense. She IS a bit on the lazy side. She will rarely lope out in the pasture even when everyone else is burning along. She will be trotting along in the far rear of the pack. <br />Have you been in a situation like this? I just want to know what is going on in that mind and how to stop it! It seems if it were a laziness thing she wouldn't take the effort to bronc. <br />The most frustrating thing is being a young trainer, I ride a ton of horses every day, mostly starting colts and rarely get piled! Then I get on mine and am air born 3/4 of the time!Acesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-70651272843922093492009-08-06T16:17:45.459-06:002009-08-06T16:17:45.459-06:00Thanks!
I didn't mean I was changing in the c...Thanks!<br /><br />I didn't mean I was changing in the counter-canter, but just that we are on item 6 of the Fluffy Training Chronicles ;). I have also read that counter-cantering strengthens them. I would also think that since she is now holding the counter-canter, instead of before where she would break into a trot then pick up the right lead, she is now (gasp) listening to me! <br /><br />Oh, don't have a trainer (yet), so you can tell me I'm not doing it right and not worry about insulting anyone :)<br /><br />JackieHorsesAndTurboshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607758320356759231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-26552102587166597422009-08-06T14:24:25.700-06:002009-08-06T14:24:25.700-06:00Thanks!
My trainer is out of town for two weeks a...Thanks!<br /><br />My trainer is out of town for two weeks and didn't leave me any homework, so now I have some stuff to work on to keep me motivated. :)<br /><br />I'll keep you posted...<br /><br />This is my first TB, and I feel that I truly lucked into a great horse. Believe me, she gets hugs everyday!Half Dozen Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00253311679688366394noreply@blogger.com