[FallenAngel]

Okai thanks guys. i'll try those. I have tried a few things and shes okai sometimes.
I rode her today and she was a ****.
so i think we will be starting some groundwork asap

[Drafty]

your welcome anytime

[pittmd]

Originally Posted by FallenAngel

My new mare doesnt really respect me. Shes not mean. Just can be really pushy.

She has a catching issue too, in the field , and even in the round pen!
But once i have the lead around her neck she will stand and let me halter her.

She also can be a little wierd if i try to touch her face. Ive been trying to slowly work on it and its a bit better i guess.


So what are some things i can do to help gain her respect and trust ? And how can i work on her catching issue?



Oh also, while riding she drifts off the rail. I try to use my inside leg to bring her back on the rail but she ignores it. How can i go about getting to to stop drifing in and ignoring my leg?

Thanks guys

For the respect issue - ground training. Looking for good quick response to your input without panic.
Catching - The best way to catch your horse is to make them go away.
In the round pen if the horse won't let you catch them toss a long rope at them and make them get away from you. If you do this a couple of times then stop and stand without giving them preasure they will let you come to them if they have not already come to you.

[Drafty]

some horses don't think they hae to respect you but you can't let them run over you. let her know whos boss and who runs the show.

[Drafty]

use treats as reinforcmetn on catching her and praise her and soon she will know it is okay. with the face isssue just talk to her and just graually work from her neck to her face do that and she will soon learn it is okay ky first horse was like that. he was okay after i worked with him adn sometimes give the a praise or treat. that helps alot too.