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Do you guys think I'm moving a bit too fast?

(Note: I'm not riding her for a week so she can settle, and we can earn some trust from each other.)

My first horse came today and I spent two hours with her. I lunged her, practiced backing up and just groomed her all over. Tomorrow I am wanting to try a few trotting poles, and just spend time walking her around the property and grooming her. Is that moving to fast? She would be on a lead line the whole time.

What do y'all think? Any other ideas of what I can do with her? Any other tips or tricks? I want to do it right the first time. I'm not riding her until we have formed some trust and she has settled in a little bit.

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  • 8 years ago
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    What your doing is fine but do ride her it only takes a horse a day or two to adjust to their new homes. The best way to build a bond from what I did with my own horses that I barely got was just ride them around the property relaxed I even took them out on a trail ride a week after they been there. I only have one with me today but I have a close bond with him all because I did that. So do that it will help you two adjust to each other and bond better specially since you two will just have a relaxing day without any stress from a non pony ride riding. So do that okay. It's better to get use to each other like that while building the bond.

    Source(s): I been in you place twice before and made a start of a strong bond within two weeks with my horse and past horse from that way
  • 8 years ago

    No i don't think you are moving too fast. I would let the horse settle in for a day or two and then get on with riding her already; however if you feel uncomfortable doing so then move at your own pace.

    @ Tammy What is wrong with natural western horsemanship riders? Who are you to look down upon other equestrians because they ride a different breed or they practice a different discipline? Not everyone can afford a fancy, expensive import, which, judging by your previous questions, you can't even ride and show properly: "I am kind of a bad rider to show her at shows becuase I my position isn't great" I believe it is you that needs to get over yourself.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    If she is broke to ride then give her a day or two to get used to her surroundings...then ride!

    The settling in and getting comfortable is a human trait-not horse. Once she has had that day or two to settle, rider her. If you have an enclosed area you may want to ride there first. The trust will come with time. The sooner she starts a routine with you the better and that will include riding.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    I would say that you should let her settle in for several days before you start anything serious with her, but do things like lots of grooming and cuddles so you can get used to each other. I don't think that you're moving too fast, but remember that you will have all the time in the world to do everything with her so there is no rush

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    I personally think you have no idea what you are doing, if you ever want to form a bond with that horse saddle it up and start working it tomorrow morning, show her the property by riding here every square inch of it while teaching her how you expect her to react to you.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    8 years ago

    Give her time, she needs to warm up to you. I suggest you spend at least 4 days without riding her, but give her plenty off attention.

  • 8 years ago

    Dont ride her too much to begin with or else she'll think youre easy and have no self respect, try holding out a little bit

  • 8 years ago

    please, you are wasting your time, I'm sure your horse will not need any of this trust relationship building crap, get on the horse ride her, and get good, I mean if you want to be doing 2'3 the rest of your life, I would suggest adopting the german riding philosophy, and quit this timid american crap. You really don't need that much break in time with the horse, unless of course you are just timid yourself and don't want to move fast because your scared. I mean I am not pushing you but you sound like such a noob right now hahaha, sorry to say it, hahahahah damn I crack myself up, you don't need "tips and tricks" what are you a western natural horsemanship rider?? bhahahhaha, forgive my cruel intentions, but get over yourself and stop acting like you still own breyer horses and make little movies with them on youtube. hahahahhahaha sorry I really am just getting entertainment out of this. you are such an american noob, if you lived in germany depending on how old you were you would have been doing 3'6 jumpers by now. cut the crap fannypants hahhahahahahahhaha

    Source(s): my genius head, of course
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