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RE: [RC] Teaching rearing - Karen StandeferBut those are not well trained horses with knowledgeable horse people. I just don't see what is wrong with teaching a horse to do whatever you want him to do, whether it be rearing on command, crossing a creek without incident or going quietly down the trail with a group. I don't think you put a green horse person with an untrained or unruly horse. Not good for the horse or the person and dangerous to boot! Just my opinion, Karen -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp- owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Beth Walker Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 9:19 AM To: Ridecamp Subject: Re: [RC] Teaching rearing My first horse was like that. I watched him evolve a "fake charge" at a beginner in the space of 5 minutes when I let that beginner try to lunge him at a walk. First circle, he stopped and faced her, she got nervous, and took a bit of fumbling to get him going again. Second circle, he stopped and walked toward her a few steps, and she stepped backwards, before getting him going again. Third circle, he stopped, flattened his ears, snaked his neck, and trotted toward her a few steps. She dropped the whip and backed up. His ears pricked forward, and he looked very happy about his 'new game'. I called a halt and corrected the situation before it got any further out of hand. I've also run into one confirmed rearer (a rental stable horse). I don't know where he learned it, but he sure knew that he could intimidate most riders by rearing. If you wanted him to do something he didn't want to do (like leave the barn) up he would go. Needless to say, he was used for "advanced riders" and guides only. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.15/1003 - Release Date: 9/12/2007 10:56 AM =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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