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I have a ten year old ex-racehorse who is a speed
freak also. He to scares me, I refuse to go to anything other than an
eggbutt snaffle, but I will use a running martingale for leverage. I am
also looking for advice on this matter, so all you experience people, speak
up.
C.
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Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 9:22
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Subject: Re: [RC] Speed Control
Similiar with Rascal. Been riding him really 2yr. He's 9. Mostly good in
ring , occasionlally stinky in ring. We are working on giving to bit,
and working on stopping and walk, trot, stop, walk, stop, ect.
transitions. I use a mylar snaffle. I tried tougher bit, got bucking
instead. A John lyons fan, I only use snaffles, a horse can go thru any
bit.. I'm hoping if we practice it enough, he will actually obey me. When he
does the faster, faster, I slow or half, halt him or make him turn and go the
other way, or do circles. Anything to make him remember I am there and who is
in charge.But he doesn't do it all the time, only occasionally. So I make sure
he doesn't get rewarded as soon as he gets home. We either go work in the ring
a few minutes or he stands tied for a little while. (I'd fed him or let him
graze when he got home right away, then wondered why he was bolting for home).
Occasionally I can tell its a trust, confidence thing, other times I think he
just wants to see if he can take over.As for the fear thing. You could wear a
helmet ,learn a n emergency dismount, pray , and do losts of obediance
work in the ring. I am watching for the advice beyond this too, I think it
just might be the "green horse syndrome". Laurie and RAscal
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Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 12:37
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To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [RC] Speed Control
Jerry Koenig jerryk3000@xxxxxxx
Speed Control??? it's
killing me. I'm used to a push button horse I've ridden for the past 19
years. Now we have a relatively new 15.3 hand Arab (8 years old) with a
lovable disposition, but speed control eludes me and for sure him. For a
while we have a controlled trot, but then the horse, feeling good, starts
picking up speed. To much for my comfort and it's a battle trying to hold
him back.
Riding on the trails and riding in the arena seem to be two
different ball games. In the arena he minds on the trail well that's another
story.
I am ridding with a snaffle bit and thinking of changing, but
to what?
Anyway, tips would be appreciated. I've been around our
sport since 1981 and love it dearly, but it's scary not to be in reasonable
control. This horse has in my opinion great potential, but I want to live to
enjoy it.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Jerry Koenig
1348
PW
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