Green Horse Green Rider

horsedadusmc · 02-28-2008, 09:13 AM

I just bought a horse she's is a 3yr. old. She saddles great trim and she has no issues. I got on her the other day and she didn't want to get out of the driveway. She began doing baby jumps I have seen her do it before. So I continued to ask her to go foward. Then she came up like a bronco I was not prepared and I became SUPERMAN

. She does not want to leave the other horses. What can I do to help both of us out?

BklynCwgrl · 02-28-2008, 09:20 AM

As everyone will tell you...this is fairly typical of a young horse who doesnt' want to go outside of his comfort zone. My horse used to do that too...I had a trainer help me and tell me what to do. Most of it is just perserverance. I had to learn how to take control of my own horse and not be afraid.

Buckshot · 02-28-2008, 09:21 AM

You need to give us a little more information.

Considering she's three, she's most likely quite green. What is your level of experience?

I suggest getting a trainer, if you truly both are green, because green + green = Black & blue.

Finallyownhorse · 02-28-2008, 09:27 AM

Our uncle told us green on green equals black and blue. Boy do I believe it! We bought older, well broke horses. They have paid for themselves 100 x over in what they have taught us.

If you are truely a green rider and don't want to get an older horse, I think I would consider taking her to a trainer to put more miles on her. Some of the trainers around here give a weekly riding lesson with their training.

2horsestoride · 02-28-2008, 09:34 AM

If possible, you might try taking her out with another horse to begin with. Sounds like she's young, you're a bit apprehensive and since you just purchased her, I'm assuming she's gone through a major change (moving, new surroundings, etc). Another horse can really calm the young ones down, give you both a chance to get used to each other and allow her a bit of time to become settled in to her new home.

Doesn't mean that it's going to be any easier when you try to take her away from her new found friends, so you have to be prepared for that.

If you don't have a trainer, do you have someone that can ride with you that has some experience?

Good luck and be safe.

MeNecie · 02-28-2008, 09:44 AM

trainer trainer trainer.

just preaching what everyone above already did!

other then that 2horses gave good advise... giver her a partner...
or if possible lock the others in the barn and start like that... work just a little away.

paintlver · 02-28-2008, 10:06 AM

Start by leading her out of the yard and down the road. Get on and ride quietly home if you feel comfortable. Do that a few time so she starts to realize going away is not a bad thing. It is all about calm assertive energy. If she feels fear in you and knows she can take advantage she will. Babies are insecure and it will take time. Start also by working her outside in a pen away from her buddies. She has to learn that life isn't so bad with you!!! But be calm about it. The more excited you get the more excited she will get......I used to take my horses for walks out all the time. If we walked the dog I would take a horse along too. Neighbors thought we were nuts but what do I care.........

me and morgan · 02-28-2008, 10:09 AM

I would use another horse aswell...to start let her know its OK to leave...maybe pony her with another....then start hand walking further alone...then progress to riding her out...may take some time though...

taliacristianna · 02-28-2008, 10:10 AM

If a trainer isn't an option for you for one reason or another...

Start on the ground. Lead her everywhere, including away from other horses.

Do ground work and lunge work with her, away from other horses. Each session take her further away from the barn. I'm talking short sessions here, especially for the lunge work. 20 minutes is plenty on the lunge line. Make sure you're working on a very large circle (70 feet is ideal). This is very important for a horse that's so young. Do lots of transitions (Walk, trot, whoa). Get her listening to YOU.

Be patient. When leading, don't let her push you around, but don't be overly harsh. Carry a crop with you. If she tries to trample you, give her a pop to get her out of your space, but nothing more. I don't recommend using a chain over her nose unless you absolutely have to. (Even then, wrap it around the noseband so it doesn't get too harsh or tight.)

Horses are herd animals by nature, they are born knowing that there is safety in numbers.

Make being taken away from the herd a way of life, not something that happens only when the saddle is on.

If you play your cards right she will learn to look to you for her confidence while away from the herd. This will benefit you in many ways down the road.

This WILL take time, but this is something that is worth doing right.

horsedadusmc · 02-28-2008, 12:08 PM

I rode horses growing up even then we just saddled them and rode. Then my cousin sold all of the horses. I didn't ride until last year and it seemed like it was my first time. (Over 10 years later) My riding ability is OK..it is my handling and training ability that I really need guidence.

02-28-2008, 09:13 AM	#1
horsedadusmc Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	Green Horse Green Rider I just bought a horse she's is a 3yr. old. She saddles great trim and she has no issues. I got on her the other day and she didn't want to get out of the driveway. She began doing baby jumps I have seen her do it before. So I continued to ask her to go foward. Then she came up like a bronco I was not prepared and I became SUPERMAN . She does not want to leave the other horses. What can I do to help both of us out?

02-28-2008, 09:20 AM	#2
BklynCwgrl Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 85 miles northeast of Los Angeles Posts: 3,672 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 15	As everyone will tell you...this is fairly typical of a young horse who doesnt' want to go outside of his comfort zone. My horse used to do that too...I had a trainer help me and tell me what to do. Most of it is just perserverance. I had to learn how to take control of my own horse and not be afraid. __________________ I am the FOUNDING MEMBER AND CEO of the FF club (FFFL) I miss you Rosie RobIn

02-28-2008, 09:21 AM	#3
Buckshot Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Michiana Posts: 5,101 Images: 24 Blog Entries: 18	You need to give us a little more information. Considering she's three, she's most likely quite green. What is your level of experience? I suggest getting a trainer, if you truly both are green, because green + green = Black & blue. __________________ Say ya to da U.P., eh? HGS's official Birdbrain

02-28-2008, 10:09 AM	#8
me and morgan Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bouse,Az. (in the middle of no where) Posts: 1,381 Images: 278	I would use another horse aswell...to start let her know its OK to leave...maybe pony her with another....then start hand walking further alone...then progress to riding her out...may take some time though... __________________ I see it, I want it,I whine about it I get it,,, Im not spoiled .Im well taken care of.. Memeber COL Club Hand over the oil of olay and nobody gets hurt... Barney has changed my life,because I changed his...**

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Finallyownhorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southeastern South Dakota Posts: 1,848 Images: 157	Our uncle told us green on green equals black and blue. Boy do I believe it! We bought older, well broke horses. They have paid for themselves 100 x over in what they have taught us. If you are truely a green rider and don't want to get an older horse, I think I would consider taking her to a trainer to put more miles on her. Some of the trainers around here give a weekly riding lesson with their training.

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2horsestoride Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York Posts: 758	If possible, you might try taking her out with another horse to begin with. Sounds like she's young, you're a bit apprehensive and since you just purchased her, I'm assuming she's gone through a major change (moving, new surroundings, etc). Another horse can really calm the young ones down, give you both a chance to get used to each other and allow her a bit of time to become settled in to her new home. Doesn't mean that it's going to be any easier when you try to take her away from her new found friends, so you have to be prepared for that. If you don't have a trainer, do you have someone that can ride with you that has some experience? Good luck and be safe.

02-28-2008, 09:44 AM	#6
MeNecie Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 479 Images: 47	trainer trainer trainer. just preaching what everyone above already did! other then that 2horses gave good advise... giver her a partner... or if possible lock the others in the barn and start like that... work just a little away.

02-28-2008, 10:06 AM	#7
paintlver Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The great white north,,,,,Canada Posts: 540 Images: 64	Start by leading her out of the yard and down the road. Get on and ride quietly home if you feel comfortable. Do that a few time so she starts to realize going away is not a bad thing. It is all about calm assertive energy. If she feels fear in you and knows she can take advantage she will. Babies are insecure and it will take time. Start also by working her outside in a pen away from her buddies. She has to learn that life isn't so bad with you!!! But be calm about it. The more excited you get the more excited she will get......I used to take my horses for walks out all the time. If we walked the dog I would take a horse along too. Neighbors thought we were nuts but what do I care.........

02-28-2008, 10:10 AM	#9
taliacristianna Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The teeming metropolis known as Des Moines, Iowa. Posts: 461 Images: 70	If a trainer isn't an option for you for one reason or another... Start on the ground. Lead her everywhere, including away from other horses. Do ground work and lunge work with her, away from other horses. Each session take her further away from the barn. I'm talking short sessions here, especially for the lunge work. 20 minutes is plenty on the lunge line. Make sure you're working on a very large circle (70 feet is ideal). This is very important for a horse that's so young. Do lots of transitions (Walk, trot, whoa). Get her listening to YOU. Be patient. When leading, don't let her push you around, but don't be overly harsh. Carry a crop with you. If she tries to trample you, give her a pop to get her out of your space, but nothing more. I don't recommend using a chain over her nose unless you absolutely have to. (Even then, wrap it around the noseband so it doesn't get too harsh or tight.) Horses are herd animals by nature, they are born knowing that there is safety in numbers. Make being taken away from the herd a way of life, not something that happens only when the saddle is on. If you play your cards right she will learn to look to you for her confidence while away from the herd. This will benefit you in many ways down the road. This WILL take time, but this is something that is worth doing right.

02-28-2008, 12:08 PM	#10
horsedadusmc Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	I rode horses growing up even then we just saddled them and rode. Then my cousin sold all of the horses. I didn't ride until last year and it seemed like it was my first time. (Over 10 years later) My riding ability is OK..it is my handling and training ability that I really need guidence.