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Re: [RC] Stream crossings and training - Carol SuggsGetting off and leading is very risky with a horse that is scared about water. A good friend of ours broke his ankle when he got off to lead his horse over a stream and the young horse jumped on top of him. For some reason they gravitate toward you like you are a big stepping stone or something! Carol-Mariposa ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara McCrary" <bigcreekranch@xxxxxxxxxx> To: "Sisu West Ranch" <ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx>; <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 8:00 AM Subject: Re: [RC] Stream crossings and training While introducing a new horse to our trails, a few years ago, we came to a small wooden bridge across a deep little gulch. It was only about 12 feet long, adequately wide, no side rails or any edging of any sort. Most horses walk across it without problems. This particular horse wasn't going to go, or to follow. So I dismounted, unhooked my rein, and re-hooked it as an 11-foot lead. I was well across the bridge when the horse made a mad dash, slammed into me, and threw me against a very large and unforgiving tree. I wasn't damaged, except for discomfort, but it taught me a lesson. There must have been a better way to handle that situation. Eventually, I sent the horse back to the seller, as he never learned not to repeat the same dangerous behavior each time I encountered a problem. I had him for a year and never made any progress. Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sisu West Ranch" <ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 7:33 AM Subject: [RC] Stream crossings and training"...decided to just get off and lead Him thru ..." One does have to be careful not to get jumped on though. As with many things, I am not completely sure how I prevent that. I think it has something to do with not pulling on the lead while standing in front facing the horse. I do try to keep my arm extended, so the horse is not lined up with me and perhaps I also stand in an area that does not look like the best or safest place to jump. Before I get to smug, I will remember that sooner or later I will probably misjudge the situation and get jumped on. Oh well, we are involved in an extreme sport. Ed Ed & Wendy Hauser 2994 Mittower Road Victor, MT 59875 (406) 642-9640 ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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