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[RC] bolting issue - Ridecamp GuestPlease Reply to: Lauretta tikitiki69@xxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== A few months ago, my horse was chased by a 4-wheeler while I was riding. The bike stayed right behind him, and he bolted for about 3/4 of a mile. The kid on the bike said he didn't realize he was spooking the horse afterwards (he stopped after I jumped off at full gallop; we were about 30 yards from a highway w/ traffic and I was not sure that the horse would stop; he was so scared). Anyway, this is my main training area for our rides, and he has been nervous and jumpy since when riding. He has tried to bolt a few times since, and gives absolutely no indication prior; it is 0 to 120 in a half second. I am able to bring him in check a few seconds later, but want to help him get over this. Walking him next to noisy things doesn't help; he is fine if I am on the ground. Only when I ride within a few miles from where it happened;he keeps his ears cocked and is EXPECTING something to scare him. if I trailer him to another locale, he is also fine. Any helpful hints on breaking this new habit? Also, would a martingale help control any bolting (someone suggested this to me). Any help would be appreciated; thanks!!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
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