~Brushing~

jumpinfool14 · 12-28-2004, 05:47 PM

i watch RFDTV all the time and it helps you with that, but it has either been too complicated or not enough info and i dont understand

CowGirlUp1833 · 12-29-2004, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jumpinfool14

ive asked she doesnt really say anything because the other day i asked why lucy throws her head u when im trying to get the bridle on and all she said was.... stand on a stool so really she will find a way to make lucy get her way. Not teaching the right way

Perhaps you should think about a new trainer. (IMO) I think a trainer should be willing to help when help is asked for. I always helped my students whenever I could, and if it was something I couldn't help with, I'd ask MY trainer, and so on....that is thier job

horselover0129 · 12-29-2004, 01:32 PM

When she acts up and tries to bite or kick and if you slap her and she just gets even more mad dont slap her anymore. It will just make her get more offensive and become meaner.

MyBabyTex · 12-29-2004, 01:55 PM

You shouldn't be beating your horse but also you can't condone her behaviour in biting and kicking. That is EXTREMELY dangerous! I would do the nose flicking thing (never tried it) but not the kicking and punching thing. If my horse does something just plain rude I yell NO or HEY and smack him just loud enough to make a sound (or I'll smack my thigh to get the same effect). There's really no need to HURT them, but think about it, in the wild if a horse was biting or kicking the alpha horse(you), it would not be stood for so you can't let them get away with that behaviour.

TBs are notoriously thin skinned but if having a saddle on her isnt killing her, gentle grooming with a soft brush shouldnt be either. go slow and VERY gentle and just try to make soothing noises to her. Rub her before using the brush on her. Like someone else said, get her used to objects being ON her because maybe that is what she does not like.

jumpinfool14 · 12-30-2004, 03:17 PM

thankx for ifo but what should i do if she wont let me put on the saddle. Because she moves around like a maniac, and now shes starting to grind her teeth. But lately ive been telling her no w/ a firm voice and giving her a little slap.?

SkeeterGirl · 12-30-2004, 05:08 PM

go at it slowly. try a soft brush on her first. she can't feel this as much and it will help he get used to the feeling gently. start at her neck and make your way back. let her sniff the brush and let her feel comfortable. she's probably not acting like that because she wants to be mean. she's probably afraid(she could have had a bad experience when she was younger) so teach her how to accept the brushes and maybe try to find out which spots bother her the most. that way you can try to avoid those at the beginning.

SkeeterGirl · 12-30-2004, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jumpinfool14

thankx for ifo but what should i do if she wont let me put on the saddle. Because she moves around like a maniac, and now shes starting to grind her teeth. But lately ive been telling her no w/ a firm voice and giving her a little slap.?

how does she respond to any type of light pressure on her back? could it be that she's hurting? ask your trainer or your vet and maybe even get her checked if necessary. i seriously doubt that she's doing these things just to be mean. from what you've said, she sounds like a sweet horse. as i said before, go slowly and try and see things from the horses perspective. unless you're almost positive that she's doing it out of habit, i wouldn't slap her or anything.

*Jamie* · 12-30-2004, 07:38 PM

My mare (possibly a TB cross) also hates it. Except its not only restricted to grooming - its like shes 'skin sensitive' (as my barn manager says)....even if you place your hand gently on her, she tries to bite. Of course, she tolerates ME doing it...but with other people...:S

When I groom her, I make sure I do it lightly and slowly with as gentle brushes as possible. And she'll tolerate that most of the time.
But if she tries to bite...i literally will yell at her, or give her a strong word, or stomp my feet. She *knows* biting is bad...

And try getting one of those pure goat hair brushes....my mare loves it

espeically on her face (she doesnt let people touch her face) i'll hold the small goat hair brush up to her face and she'll rub against it up and down. Its so cute! (and you can get bigger goat hair brushes for the body as well. they are SO soft....)

MacObsession10 · 01-05-2005, 11:29 AM

try using softer brushes tb's have sensetive soft skin

jumpinfool14 · 01-12-2005, 06:26 PM

i know they have soft skin ty tho. my hors is getting rubbing spots now on her back.i use linement to stop the sorness. its wierd. ill try the firm voice

12-29-2004, 01:32 PM	#23
horselover0129 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Massachusettes Posts: 1,194 Images: 117	When she acts up and tries to bite or kick and if you slap her and she just gets even more mad dont slap her anymore. It will just make her get more offensive and become meaner. __________________ Devilinareddress aka "snickers" 16H OTTB

12-30-2004, 05:08 PM	#26
SkeeterGirl Full Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: A Canadian living in NC Posts: 294 Images: 27 Blog Entries: 31	go at it slowly. try a soft brush on her first. she can't feel this as much and it will help he get used to the feeling gently. start at her neck and make your way back. let her sniff the brush and let her feel comfortable. she's probably not acting like that because she wants to be mean. she's probably afraid(she could have had a bad experience when she was younger) so teach her how to accept the brushes and maybe try to find out which spots bother her the most. that way you can try to avoid those at the beginning. __________________ SkeeterGirl If your horse says no, you either asked the wrong question, or asked the question wrong. ~Pat Parelli

12-28-2004, 05:47 PM	#21
jumpinfool14 Full Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Peotone Posts: 38	i watch RFDTV all the time and it helps you with that, but it has either been too complicated or not enough info and i dont understand

12-29-2004, 01:55 PM	#24
MyBabyTex Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 3,194 Images: 66	You shouldn't be beating your horse but also you can't condone her behaviour in biting and kicking. That is EXTREMELY dangerous! I would do the nose flicking thing (never tried it) but not the kicking and punching thing. If my horse does something just plain rude I yell NO or HEY and smack him just loud enough to make a sound (or I'll smack my thigh to get the same effect). There's really no need to HURT them, but think about it, in the wild if a horse was biting or kicking the alpha horse(you), it would not be stood for so you can't let them get away with that behaviour. TBs are notoriously thin skinned but if having a saddle on her isnt killing her, gentle grooming with a soft brush shouldnt be either. go slow and VERY gentle and just try to make soothing noises to her. Rub her before using the brush on her. Like someone else said, get her used to objects being ON her because maybe that is what she does not like.

12-30-2004, 03:17 PM	#25
jumpinfool14 Full Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Peotone Posts: 38	thankx for ifo but what should i do if she wont let me put on the saddle. Because she moves around like a maniac, and now shes starting to grind her teeth. But lately ive been telling her no w/ a firm voice and giving her a little slap.?

12-30-2004, 07:38 PM	#28
Jamie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 408 Images: 52	My mare (possibly a TB cross) also hates it. Except its not only restricted to grooming - its like shes 'skin sensitive' (as my barn manager says)....even if you place your hand gently on her, she tries to bite. Of course, she tolerates ME doing it...but with other people...:S When I groom her, I make sure I do it lightly and slowly with as gentle brushes as possible. And she'll tolerate that most of the time. But if she tries to bite...i literally will yell at her, or give her a strong word, or stomp my feet. She knows biting is bad... And try getting one of those pure goat hair brushes....my mare loves it espeically on her face (she doesnt let people touch her face) i'll hold the small goat hair brush up to her face and she'll rub against it up and down. Its so cute! (and you can get bigger goat hair brushes for the body as well. they are SO soft....)

01-05-2005, 11:29 AM	#29
MacObsession10 Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ct Posts: 245	try using softer brushes tb's have sensetive soft skin

01-12-2005, 06:26 PM	#30
jumpinfool14 Full Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Peotone Posts: 38	i know they have soft skin ty tho. my hors is getting rubbing spots now on her back.i use linement to stop the sorness. its wierd. ill try the firm voice