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Topic: head carriage
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saraa
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posted May 09, 2004 06:03 PM
my horse wich i have been riding for a while maybe 3 years and before this year its just been all pleaure hacks and fun riding so when the snow went i started seroiusly training him and he started stringging his head right up in the air he has nothing wrong with his back and he had his teeth floated this summer and i used draw riens and he would really well frame in a walk but in trot he would not do it as well but he would so then i thought he knew it all best kind ... so i take off the draw riens and then hes walks he dont really frame but his head carriage is no too bad but then i trot and he strings it right up the air and when any horse would do that it makes me mad its one of my pet peeves , but do any one have ANy suggestions
thank- you ![[Help!]](graemlins/help.gif)
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Posts: 33 | From: Newfoundland | Registered: Apr 2004
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Lou3
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posted May 09, 2004 06:05 PM
lessons! get someone to show you how to engage his hindquarters properly and that will adjust his head carriage.
Lou
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Posts: 1551 | From: UK | Registered: Oct 2003
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Kathleen M
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posted May 09, 2004 07:17 PM
yeah definately lessons, i used to have kind of the same prob, but not as bad, i didnt know how to get my horses hindquarters under him.. also try lunging with sidereins it helps put your horse in the correct position so he can understand how he should move properly
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Posts: 118 | From: New Jersey | Registered: Apr 2004
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kulasmom
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posted May 09, 2004 07:43 PM
If you can't afford lessons, try to teach your horse a cue to put his head down. You can do it without the bridle at first. Put pressure on his poll and immediately release and reward the instant his head drops, no matter how small the amount. Then, put his halter on and put downward pressure on the lead rope. Repeat the release and reward. Transfer this to the bit by placing pressure on one of his reins. (You may have to have a bit of pressure on the other rein to keep him from turning.) As soon as he gives, release and reward. When he consistently gives try it at a walk, only this time, when you ask him to give his head, squeeze him into the bit. Release and reward. Having him walk forward in a collected frame and then stopping and backing will not only make him light and responsive, it will help him to work from his hindquarters and increase impulsion. As he progresses, move up to a trot then to a lope. Horses usually do awesome in draw reins or martingales and they are wonderful aids, but horses need to learn the cues without them! It'll take some time, but you're going to have a very responsive horse.
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CANDYGIRL
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posted May 10, 2004 03:02 AM
Agree with using a standing martingale just to help you stop the head flinging in trot while riding - not too short though, while you work on getting on the bit and using his hind.
Be careful using side reins when lunging unless you realy know what you are doing, alot of damage can be done if not fitted correctly.
My pony will just naturally drop into a nice frame, by being on the bit in all paces including collected canter. Just lucky he will come onto the bit, but have worked hard to get that frame and for him to hold it, without any gadgets.
Just practice, patience, and like someone said lessons if you can afford it.
Some just need the bit of extra help from a gadget, some just naturally hold that position.
Good luck ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Posts: 2620 | From: England | Registered: Sep 2003
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saraa
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posted May 10, 2004 03:05 PM
i know how to engage his hindqaurters i was in lessons for ... ever almost but i rode again today it turns out it was the western saddle and it is not the right fit, i used it when i rode him that day today i rode english and he was carrying his head best kind
but thnx anywayz ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Posts: 33 | From: Newfoundland | Registered: Apr 2004
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Dancinglite
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posted May 10, 2004 07:14 PM
Now you know why I don't answer questions like these.
Posts: 165 | Registered: Mar 2004
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saraa
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posted May 13, 2004 01:47 PM
but thanks everyone it all helps ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Posts: 33 | From: Newfoundland | Registered: Apr 2004
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