He moves when tied, he bucks when running, he rears when stopped, he continually chomps at his bit, he tries to bite me. He is an 6 year old Arabian gelding. He is "ok" not to bad on the ground but changes when in the saddle how do I stop him from doing the above?
cowgirl
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When trying to stop a horse from bucking, rearing, ect one must first identify why the horse is doing this. I always look for a physical issue first, because usually, thats what it is. He may have a sore back, or sore feet, or even a sore mouth. Also, as an arabian owner, I know that arabians tend to be a bit on the anxious side. If I were you, I would first take some personal time for you and your horse. Take him out and tie him just to brush him and then put him away. Take him out to give him a treat. If he feels that he is always going to work when taken out of his paddock/stall then he will feel anxiety when tied. Another important step is getting your vet to look at your horses teeth, feet, back, and any other place that may be sore. Chomping of the bit is a clue that a horses teeth have sharp points on them and need to be floated. If nothing is wrong physically, he may just need an attitude adjustment. I would consult a trainer. Hope this helps! Good luck.
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If this behavior is all of a sudden, you may want to have him checked for any health problems. I'd suggest having a equine vet/dentist/chiropractor come out and make sure he is healthy before looking into training methods to fix problems that may be caused by pain.
Anonymous
i dont no if he just started doing this but sounds like alot of pain i would call a vet.
Anonymous
O.o dude I OWN A HORSE TO!