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<blockquote data-quote="chippie" data-source="post: 330580" data-attributes="member: 5644"><p>First off, a couple of questions.</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Did you ride her or see her ridden before you bought her?<br /> <br /> Do you know how she was trained? Cues, type of bit, etc???</li> </ul><p></p><p>Not knowing the answers yet, if she were mine, I would first make sure that the saddle that I am using fits. Western saddles are not a one size fits all. You want her to be comfortable and you don't want to add the pain and discomfort from a poorly fitting saddle into the mix. The attitude that you describe could be caused by a poorly fitting saddle, attitude or a combination of both. You need to rule out that the saddle is too tight through the twist, doesn't bridge and is clear through the rock. If you don't know how to check let me know and I'll send you a link about how to check.</p><p></p><p>I would start off by riding her in an enclosed area such as a round pen or arena. Riding her in the open sets yourself up for failure. In an enclosed area, you will have more control of the situation.</p><p>You need to start off slowly and get it in her head that all you want is forward motion. Work her only at a walk, take it easy and get to know how she responds to cues and reins. Reverse, do figure 8's and just take it easy. Once she is doing that well, move on to a jog. Do the same as the walk, mix it up between a walk and a jog. Then move onto a lope.</p><p></p><p>Time isn't important and this may take several months. It will be a bonding and hopfully positive training experience for you and your daughter. </p><p></p><p>If she is having problems gapping her mouth or responding to the bit, you make need to get her teeth checked. If she hasn't been floated within 8 months to a year, she needs it done. Sharp tooth edges + a bridle's cheekpieces + the bit can cause pain.</p><p></p><p>I also recommend that you find a trainer or mentor to help you. Having a person who is experienced and can read the horse will do you more good than any bulletin board.</p><p></p><p>You could be making mistakes that you are not aware of, but a mentor would see them and help you to correct them.</p><p></p><p>Also, have your daughter wear a helmet every times she rides. If you ride the mare, you wear one too. Your family needs you.</p><p></p><p>Riders will probably scoff at wearing a helmet. I do because I have children and I need to think of their future. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.bayequest.info/horsetalk/helmets.htm" target="_blank">http://www.bayequest.info/horsetalk/helmets.htm</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chippie, post: 330580, member: 5644"] First off, a couple of questions. [list]Did you ride her or see her ridden before you bought her? Do you know how she was trained? Cues, type of bit, etc???[/list] Not knowing the answers yet, if she were mine, I would first make sure that the saddle that I am using fits. Western saddles are not a one size fits all. You want her to be comfortable and you don't want to add the pain and discomfort from a poorly fitting saddle into the mix. The attitude that you describe could be caused by a poorly fitting saddle, attitude or a combination of both. You need to rule out that the saddle is too tight through the twist, doesn't bridge and is clear through the rock. If you don't know how to check let me know and I'll send you a link about how to check. I would start off by riding her in an enclosed area such as a round pen or arena. Riding her in the open sets yourself up for failure. In an enclosed area, you will have more control of the situation. You need to start off slowly and get it in her head that all you want is forward motion. Work her only at a walk, take it easy and get to know how she responds to cues and reins. Reverse, do figure 8's and just take it easy. Once she is doing that well, move on to a jog. Do the same as the walk, mix it up between a walk and a jog. Then move onto a lope. Time isn't important and this may take several months. It will be a bonding and hopfully positive training experience for you and your daughter. If she is having problems gapping her mouth or responding to the bit, you make need to get her teeth checked. If she hasn't been floated within 8 months to a year, she needs it done. Sharp tooth edges + a bridle's cheekpieces + the bit can cause pain. I also recommend that you find a trainer or mentor to help you. Having a person who is experienced and can read the horse will do you more good than any bulletin board. You could be making mistakes that you are not aware of, but a mentor would see them and help you to correct them. Also, have your daughter wear a helmet every times she rides. If you ride the mare, you wear one too. Your family needs you. Riders will probably scoff at wearing a helmet. I do because I have children and I need to think of their future. [url]http://www.bayequest.info/horsetalk/helmets.htm[/url] [/QUOTE]
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