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Elizabeth, since you said stall, this will be hard... But to fix the problem, you can start by doing it in a pasture. Catch her in the stall and lead her to the pasture, and let her go. Wait an hour or so, go back, and try to catch her again. This time, when she turns her butt, make her RUN!!!. In horse that means "I disrespect you, and look, I can even kick too. So back off." To fix the problem, chase her AWAY from you, and wait for HER to stop. When she does, walk up to her. Not slowly, but normal pace. If she even thinks about leaving, do it again. Keep doing this until she gives in. I did it with my horse for 3 hours before catching her. It takes patience... and, if she ISN'T stopping, stop and pay attention to something else. When she does stop repeat. It works best without other horses because you can confuse them! Tell me if it works! I can give you a more in-depth description if that dindn't make sense to you! email me at horsielover42@gmail.com
Hailey, St. Cloud, MN
Posted: 1/28/2012 6:29:40 PM
theres always problems and questions in the horse world.
j, r, MT
Posted: 1/27/2012 12:40:54 PM
My horse Lady is a retired Roping horse and Barrel racing horse but she likes to be ridden but once we put the saddle on her and go to tighten is she slings her head to the side your standing on and bites! I have tried not to tighten the saddle but i have too Because if i dont tighten the saddle it slips sideways and i fall off trust me i have done this! How do i stop this bad habit? Please add a comment on this page or go to my webpage. And if Horsechannel main people see this just email me i need this answer right away!!! Please help this habit needs to stop!!
Katie, Palatka, FL
Posted: 1/4/2012 4:12:32 PM
This horse that I ride has a very bad temperament. Every time I go into her stall with the bridle, she wheels and turns her butt towards me. When I go farther into the stall, she stomps her foot on the ground. When I start to approach her head, she runs away from me. I have to chase her several times around the stall just to get the reins over her head. And I know that she isn't scared of me because I have tried to approach her slowly and she does the same thing. Any advice???
Elizabeth, SS, MD
Posted: 12/29/2011 11:10:00 AM
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