Anyone use this emergency stop method?

LRHenneman · 05-11-2009, 05:43 PM

The pulley stop that I was taught was pretty much as Julie taught it, except that once you were braced, you pulled back in short bursts, if that makes sense, so that the horse doesn't brace.

The cavalry stop that I learned was a bit different in that you actively pulled the horse's head up. Now--some horses can run through a cavalry stop--Arabians, for instance.

I do like this method better than the one rein stop for the same reasons others mentioned--it doesn't end up unbalancing the horse and rider which could lead to a tumble in certain situations.

ShowJumper23 · 05-11-2009, 06:05 PM

Yep, I've used it.

Its not pretty, its not fun, but it gets the job done, and safer than some other ways.

pittmd · 05-12-2009, 09:03 AM

I watched this show to. I was thinking that this method looks like a involved process and would take time to implement/use. If your along the road and your horse bolts into on coming traffic i don't think I could get this done in time.

ponytrainer77 · 05-12-2009, 09:15 AM

Very interesting. I have been doing the one rein stop for a couple of years now and I can definitely see where this could be safer during a run off. It does seem a bit involved, so I will have to practice it to get the movements right. Thanks for posting this!

MelissaH · 05-12-2009, 09:17 AM

Well, luckily I have horses that I am pretty sure....98% sure I would never have to use it. And if my PP bolted.....it would be so smooth anyway! lol

ponytrainer77 · 05-12-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MelissaH

Well, luckily I have horses that I am pretty sure....98% sure I would never have to use it. And if my PP bolted.....it would be so smooth anyway! lol

Good point! Yeah, totally unnecessary to "shut down" our Paso Fino too...it just gets smoother the faster she goes!

Jess! · 05-12-2009, 09:41 AM

I think this would encourage a rearer to go up and over, personally.

I use a rein rein stop usually.

Rowdy_Sandi · 05-12-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jess!

I think this would encourage a rearer to go up and over, personally.

I have yet to meet a horse that is able to rear in the middle of taking off with you, and is at a full gallop. If you were doing this randomly as your horse was standing there, then maybe that would apply, or if you continued to yank on your horses mouth when your horse has come to a stop. But honestly, if used correctly, it shouldn't cause a horse to rear and flip or encourage them to do so.

Blondehorse · 05-12-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by LRHenneman

The cavalry stop that I learned was a bit different in that you actively pulled the horse's head up. Now--some horses can run through a cavalry stop--Arabians, for instance.

Now you've got me curious. Why can Arabians run through it but not other breeds?

Mary6478 · 05-12-2009, 12:05 PM

I didn't watch the whole video, but this was the first technique that my riding instructor taught me going x-country.

when doing it you can just squeeze the reins (like a sponge) so the bit moves back and forth to break up the horses tension and lock (usually when they are running away). It it gets worse you can use more arm

**remember you NEVER bend your wrists for any reason when riding even in this situation!!**

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MelissaH Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,695 Images: 184 Blog Entries: 4	Well, luckily I have horses that I am pretty sure....98% sure I would never have to use it. And if my PP bolted.....it would be so smooth anyway! lol __________________ Horses are not my whole life, But they make my life whole. My dog looks at all the things I provide for him & says, "You must be God. My cat looks at all the things I provide for her and says, ˜I must be God

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Jess! Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 11,328 Images: 76	I think this would encourage a rearer to go up and over, personally. I use a rein rein stop usually. __________________ (¯`·._¤ Jess!·._¤ ´¯) ♥ Haute Couture Arabians♥ Purebred and Half Arabian Endurance Horses

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Mary6478 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 2,222 Images: 165	I didn't watch the whole video, but this was the first technique that my riding instructor taught me going x-country. when doing it you can just squeeze the reins (like a sponge) so the bit moves back and forth to break up the horses tension and lock (usually when they are running away). It it gets worse you can use more arm remember you NEVER bend your wrists for any reason when riding even in this situation!! __________________ A pony is a childhood dream, A horse is an adulthood treasure. ~Rebecca Carroll ~ Patrick O' Malley ~ ~ Quest for Perfection ~

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05-11-2009, 05:43 PM	#11
LRHenneman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 460 Images: 7	The pulley stop that I was taught was pretty much as Julie taught it, except that once you were braced, you pulled back in short bursts, if that makes sense, so that the horse doesn't brace. The cavalry stop that I learned was a bit different in that you actively pulled the horse's head up. Now--some horses can run through a cavalry stop--Arabians, for instance. I do like this method better than the one rein stop for the same reasons others mentioned--it doesn't end up unbalancing the horse and rider which could lead to a tumble in certain situations.

05-12-2009, 09:03 AM	#13
pittmd Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pine Island, Minnesota Posts: 710 Images: 15	I watched this show to. I was thinking that this method looks like a involved process and would take time to implement/use. If your along the road and your horse bolts into on coming traffic i don't think I could get this done in time.

05-12-2009, 09:15 AM	#14
ponytrainer77 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orland, Indiana Posts: 606 Images: 9	Very interesting. I have been doing the one rein stop for a couple of years now and I can definitely see where this could be safer during a run off. It does seem a bit involved, so I will have to practice it to get the movements right. Thanks for posting this!