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Re: [RC] DUMPED! - heidiBefore me today, he had already dumped two other girls, both strong riders like myself, when asked to canter. He prefers to buck. Getting his head up does no good because he just gathers himself underneath and unleashes, whether you have his head or not. After his first volley, I stayed on, albeit around his neck. Second time, I was gone. After that we decided to forgo cantering, but when I asked him for a trot, he pulled the same stunt. My riding instructor, Bonnie, is at her wits end. She doesn't know what to try next. He's wearing the same tack he's always worn, and does not appear to be in any discomfort with regards to his back. The fact that he tried to buck me off at a trot leads me to believe this is a behavioral issue rather than physiological. Or, it could be that it hurts, and what you have now taught him is to get rid of you BEFORE it hurts. I'd still suggest having a good veterinary chiropractor examine him before resorting to trying to work it out of him. (And don't forget that MANY chiropractic issues actually start in the mouth with dental issues--so check that too!) After you've ruled out that stuff, THEN see where you are--and if you need to resort to more stringent training methods, go for it. Heidi ============================================================ One of the great joys of being a pompous idiot is that you can do and think whatever you want. ~ Homer Safferwiffle ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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