Silly reining question

Grandsgirl2003 · 07-31-2004, 09:34 PM

Do you guys have any tips or ideas to help me train misty to neck rein?

I learned on english but went TOTALY western and for got how to rein her english style! So now I have to train her to Neck rein...HURPH! lol

Any ideas, ways how? ANYTHIGN?! lol

Thanks,
collie

Cowgirl2135 · 07-31-2004, 09:38 PM

As you pull to the right, but the left rein on her neck and pull.
Same with the left, as you go to the left, put the right rein on her neck and give pressure.

Grandsgirl2003 · 07-31-2004, 09:42 PM

When I do that she backs up or freaks out...she dosn't know what im asking her!

Blistering Winds · 07-31-2004, 09:50 PM

Make sure you aren't touching the bit with the opposite rein.

Left turn.... Pull to the left with your left hand, take your right hand FORWARD and lay your rein, with your hand almost on the mane (but dont touch with your hand) and just guide yoru horse over.

Opposite with the right turn.

Which bit are you using to teach her? That can make a difference as well...

Grandsgirl2003 · 07-31-2004, 10:02 PM

I'm using a kimberkic crub..i think! lol I'll see in a sec

Grandsgirl2003 · 07-31-2004, 10:05 PM

Ok This is it! I found it in my tack, I decided to try it! It used to belong to my qh mare but then we changed her to a hackamore! I still have the snaffle/hackamore in my tack.

Cowgirl2135 · 07-31-2004, 10:32 PM

You are using direct reins for that not neck reining?!?

Grandsgirl2003 · 07-31-2004, 10:40 PM

The Tom thumb that i have for grande is too small for her! I have a hackamore too, should i use that on her?

QTRgirl · 08-01-2004, 02:33 AM

I also lay the reins like everyone else said, but I also give a little tap with my foot in the direction I want to go. Now Amadeus will turn with just the little tap. Takes a little time and patience, but it's worth it. Best wishes.

Blistering Winds · 08-01-2004, 08:24 AM

Adding leg cues help too.

As for the bit, take it down to the lower part, as it will act like a western curb in that position more than the upper position.

Though I suggest getting an acutal western shanked bit for this....

07-31-2004, 09:34 PM	#1
Grandsgirl2003 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Apex, North Carolina/ San Diego, California Posts: 1,185 Images: 11	Silly reining question Do you guys have any tips or ideas to help me train misty to neck rein? I learned on english but went TOTALY western and for got how to rein her english style! So now I have to train her to Neck rein...HURPH! lol Any ideas, ways how? ANYTHIGN?! lol Thanks, collie

07-31-2004, 09:38 PM	#2
Cowgirl2135 Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: California, USA Posts: 3,455 Images: 32	As you pull to the right, but the left rein on her neck and pull. Same with the left, as you go to the left, put the right rein on her neck and give pressure. __________________ My Quarter Horse is better than your 4th level dressage horse!

07-31-2004, 09:50 PM	#4
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,724 Images: 814 Blog Entries: 16	Make sure you aren't touching the bit with the opposite rein. Left turn.... Pull to the left with your left hand, take your right hand FORWARD and lay your rein, with your hand almost on the mane (but dont touch with your hand) and just guide yoru horse over. Opposite with the right turn. Which bit are you using to teach her? That can make a difference as well... __________________ 20 lb club: New year Start: 175 Goal: 130 Current: 158 Total loss this year 17 lbs.

07-31-2004, 10:32 PM	#7
Cowgirl2135 Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: California, USA Posts: 3,455 Images: 32	You are using direct reins for that not neck reining?!? __________________ My Quarter Horse is better than your 4th level dressage horse!

08-01-2004, 08:24 AM	#10
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,724 Images: 814 Blog Entries: 16	Adding leg cues help too. As for the bit, take it down to the lower part, as it will act like a western curb in that position more than the upper position. Though I suggest getting an acutal western shanked bit for this.... __________________ 20 lb club: New year Start: 175 Goal: 130 Current: 158 Total loss this year 17 lbs.

07-31-2004, 09:42 PM	#3
Grandsgirl2003 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Apex, North Carolina/ San Diego, California Posts: 1,185 Images: 11	When I do that she backs up or freaks out...she dosn't know what im asking her!

07-31-2004, 10:02 PM	#5
Grandsgirl2003 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Apex, North Carolina/ San Diego, California Posts: 1,185 Images: 11	I'm using a kimberkic crub..i think! lol I'll see in a sec

07-31-2004, 10:05 PM	#6
Grandsgirl2003 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Apex, North Carolina/ San Diego, California Posts: 1,185 Images: 11	Ok This is it! I found it in my tack, I decided to try it! It used to belong to my qh mare but then we changed her to a hackamore! I still have the snaffle/hackamore in my tack.

07-31-2004, 10:40 PM	#8
Grandsgirl2003 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Apex, North Carolina/ San Diego, California Posts: 1,185 Images: 11	The Tom thumb that i have for grande is too small for her! I have a hackamore too, should i use that on her?

08-01-2004, 02:33 AM	#9
QTRgirl Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,055	I also lay the reins like everyone else said, but I also give a little tap with my foot in the direction I want to go. Now Amadeus will turn with just the little tap. Takes a little time and patience, but it's worth it. Best wishes.

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