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So...Roley here is running into a problem. A pretty big problem too.
I contacted this lady at the beginning of February this year to see if I could try working with her mare (Bobbi) again. She agreed to it and said I would have to figure out prices about boarding at the fairgrounds here where I live. I contacted the fairgrounds and told her the prices and told her they said she needed insurance on her mare in case her mare damages anything while she was there. She told me she would have to look into the whole insurance thing and she would get back to me...Well...I waited until mid-March to get back in contact with her and see if she figured anything out. It all came to the point where there ended up being no available stalls anymore so the horse has to be put at her sister-in-law's place early this week until the clinic is over. Understandable.
Things about Bobbi: ~ Extremely buddy sour mare to another mare (Fancy) ~ Hasn't been ridden in 2-3 years ~ Hasn't been worked with for about 1-2 years
I have tried working with Bobbi before but what really got to me was when I went out to go catch her, I got the halter and lunge line on her...but as I was walking she would lunge at me, and try to strike me.
I am not scared of her...but that did startle me. I guess what I came here to ask was for some advice. I will be seeing her this coming Friday. I plan on doing some groundwork and possibly saddling her to see how she does before the clinic because there will be a lot of younger kids and I am more worried about them getting hurt than myself.
I would love some advice on what I could/should do with her on Friday. I may have a chance to work with her again on Saturday before the clinic.
(Please do not tell me what to do.) :)
Thank you!!! :D
I will try and take some pictures and videos of some things that I will be doing with her if anyone is interested! |
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I would ride her as much as you can without overwhelming/overworking her if you know what I mean just put time in with her and (hopefully) she will learn some respect :) |
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Gymkhana Girl said:
I would ride her as much as you can without overwhelming/overworking her if you know what I mean just put time in with her and (hopefully) she will learn some respect :)
...I only have Friday to work with her...50/50 chance on Saturday |
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Equine Enterprises said:
Gymkhana Girl said:
I would ride her as much as you can without overwhelming/overworking her if you know what I mean just put time in with her and (hopefully) she will learn some respect :)
...I only have Friday to work with her...50/50 chance on Saturday
Gahhhh XP Then ride that mare for as long as possible XD |
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Good luck! <3 That's really neat that you're getting to do that.
If it was me working with the horse, I'd get her feet moving for as long as possible. On the ground, on top, it doesn't really matter. I feel like moving their feet where, when, how and at what speed you say really gets you their respect. ;) Just my opinion- whatever you do, you'll be great!!
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Roley, I suggest on the days you can work with her you should do some groundwork for maybe an hour/hour and a half. Do anything to get her brain working, then just lunge her, let her get the kicks, the moody mare farts, all that good stuff out and try her out from there. :) I usually have to do the same thing with my own mare, so I understand how you feel haha. Hope this helps <3 |
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I suggest Groundwork and trust building.I understand you've seen her before and worked with her before,but i think its all about establishing a bond where she understands to respect you and vise-virsa.Not saying you dont respect her,but sounds like she'd a little pushy.I'd lunge her to get rid of some of that energy first,then do some groundwork to get her thinking and listening.And always leave the lesson on a high,even if its just a walk around the area without her lunging,just reward her and your halfway there <3 Sorry if i kind of told you what to do as such,its just what i had to do with a monkey of a mare i had to break xD
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Mirkwood Acres said:
Roley, I suggest on the days you can work with her you should do some groundwork for maybe an hour/hour and a half. Do anything to get her brain working, then just lunge her, let her get the kicks, the moody mare farts, all that good stuff out and try her out from there. :) I usually have to do the same thing with my own mare, so I understand how you feel haha. Hope this helps <3
Flipperruby30 said:
I suggest Groundwork and trust building.I understand you've seen her before and worked with her before,but i think its all about establishing a bond where she understands to respect you and vise-virsa.Not saying you dont respect her,but sounds like she'd a little pushy.I'd lunge her to get rid of some of that energy first,then do some groundwork to get her thinking and listening.And always leave the lesson on a high,even if its just a walk around the area without her lunging,just reward her and your halfway there <3 Sorry if i kind of told you what to do as such,its just what i had to do with a monkey of a mare i had to break xD
I get to work with her today around noonish game time. I plan on doing some groundwork but I don't want to push her too far. I do have to at least ride her once today to see if I am willing to ride her in the clinic and make sure I am not going to put the younger kids in harm's way. |
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I would lunge her before the class,just to make you at ease when going into the clinic?Just to burn off some of that energy.You dont have to,but i would personally just to be safe :D Good Luck with her <3
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So I did some work with her today. I hand walked her around the arena 3-4 times and then I lunged her. I had her go both directions. I saddled her and she did throw a fit quite a few times when she didn't want to do something, but luckily there was no bucking involved...but we will see about tomorrow LOL |
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