Archive for July, 2009

Horse bucks at the lope

Today’s horse training question comes from Leanne.  She writes:
I have an 11 year old gelding that is very smart and gentle. He is great for just walking and trotting. Once you ask for him to canter, he starts bucking. He will also buck when lunging. What can I do to stop the bucking?
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Trouble getting the bridle off

Today’s horse training question comes from Tia.  She writes: “I have a 3 year old gelding I am working with and he is just getting over his head shyness. It used to be near impossible to get a bridle on because he didn’t want you touching his ears and face. However, he is finally [...]

Pushy Draft Horses

Today’s horse training question asks:  “I have a Percheron mare that I just got about a month ago after losing my mare in foaling. This new mare is about 7 years old and has a 3 month old foal at her side. She is saddle broke and has a very pleasant personality. The problem [...]