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RE: [RC] Rearing (slightly OT) - Libby & Quentin Llop

Here's something that worked with our Shetland thoroughbred cross pony, who
was just a pill. Whenever he reared we would pinch his ear, hard, with
fingernails if you have 'em. Pretty soon every time he reared or thought
about rearing he would duck his head to protect his ear and a horse really
can't do both at the same time.   Libby

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[mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Lra1222@xxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2003 1:59 PM
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Subject: [RC] Rearing (slightly OT)


Hi all. I am working with a 4 year old Arab gelding who has had 2 years of
"professional training." He behaves really well for a while, then acts,
well, FOUR, and then is good again. He was trained for hunter pleasure, then
got 7 months off, and I have been working him for about a month now. He is
EXTREMELY smart- when he learns he can't get away with one thing, he tries
something else. OK, so down to the problem-- his new evasive tactic is
rearing-- which I HATE!! I can deal with bucking and spinning, which he also
tries occasionally, but not rearing. I don't want him to fall over on top of
me, ya know?! I have checked saddle fit, teeth, etc. and can't find anything
that may be causing pain. I really think he is just acting his age! I just
want to find out how to stop the rearing before one or both of us gets hurt!
Any ideas? He is not my horse, but I do work him 3-4 times a week. I try to
vary the routine so that he doesn't get bored, hoping that will help with
the problem. He has reared about 4-5 times now, and I am sick of it. As far
as trying to keep him moving forward, I try- he will slam on the brakes just
to rear and spin. AUGGGHHH! Okay, this is long enough, just trying to give
some background info. Thanks in advance for your help-- ya'll are a wealth
of info, so I figured someone would have an idea!!!

Lindsey M21756


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