Can someone give me some advice about my horse?

Question

I have an American Indian horse that i'm trying to train. She has already been started but it seems like she has a mean streak to her. I don't trust her at all when I'm on her and I'm kind of scared of her which she can sense so that doesn't help any. The last time I rode her she went crazy when i was mounting and kicked me in the stomach, luckily I got far enough away that she barely got me, but since then, I'm afraid to even try to get on her! Can anyone help me? I would really appreciate it!!

Answer 1

you need a trainer.

even if your horse didn'tt have a mean streak you should have gotten one, because they aften get finished faster if done by a proffesional.

since this horse is violent though, you definently need a trainer.

Answer 2

when ever she kicks kick her back as hard as you can

Answer 3

Obviuosly you dont trust this horse so she wont trust you.  So i would suggest roundpening or lunging her.  When she is going around watch her ears, eyes, and mouth. When she blinks kindly and chews at her mouth she is cueing into you. when her ears are tilted forward but towards you she is completely tuned into you and listening to you. after this stop her, and let her walk in towrds you. Put your head down and look away and turn your shoulder to her. if she come in she trusts you and wants to be near you. that starts the building of trust. If she doesnt come in  keep roundpennign her and then stop her and try again. DONT GIVE UP! it may take hours or days but trust me its worth it!  And when you get on after she excepts you, stay quiet, but let her know your still there. just start by walking.

email me and let me know how it goes

Answer 4

my parents got me a trainer. she is a really good one. she is like 20 bucks every time she comes out. but she is in ohio but you could probably get one where you live. any good trainer wouldn't be afraid so you wouldn't have to worry about the trainer and they are very good and they don't have to be expensive.  

Answer 5

Well first of all how did she kick you in the stomach? if you were mounting? you should be standing next to her? If you are afraid of the horse their is no reason to own her. How experienced are you riding wise? IF your a beginner w//t then I would suggest you find something more experienced a baby leading a baby is asking for problems (no offense to you if your more experienced I would suggest lots of lunging and joining up.. try finding a local trainer and ask them for help. even an instructor for lessons They tend to know alot.

Answer 6

My pony for a while acted up every time I rode him-and I've had him his whole life, from the day he was born.  He wasn't like this when we started him, actually, he ended up having Lyme disease.  Lyme causes them to become short tempered and aggressive.  To begin with, though, I would start with ground work with your horse.  Start from square one.  Try lunging, and some exercises to strengthen the bond between the two of you.  I find teaching my pony tricks has done this for us, but each horse is an individual.  Give lots of treats and praise for everything that she does correctly, so that she comes to expect good things when she does what you ask.  But I would definitely start with ground work until you build you own confidence in her (and her confidence in you).  Then go back and start getting on her again, but in slow increments, like you were just starting her.  This will help you fix something if something went wrong when she was started the first time.  Good luck, and I hope this helps!!  :)

Answer 7

This is too much for you.  Take her to a trainer and let them deal with it.  Then have them show you how to handle her.

My advice is usually quite a bit different than this but you are simply not ready for more.

And horses and other animals MOST DEFINITELY DO have the ability to be mean and deliberately hurtful.  No one who knows horses or has ever seen one deliberately attack with the intention of killing would even think to argue that point.  Take her to a trainer that knows how to handle rogue horses.  You may not find one that can or will handle it.  Or you may find one that will handle her but not OK her for you to ever ride.  But believe me some horses can and will kill you deliberately.

Answer 8

Some horses definitely have mean personalities..and even though you may want to still connect with her...it sounds like you need help. Get professional training on her and when she is at the point where you are not frightened of her anymore then you can take over. I really suggest you have a trainer gain control of her and break her mean spirit. If this is something that is in her personality and you can't handle even after help..I suggest you train a horse you feel more comfortable with.

Answer 9

Horses (or any other animals) lack the capability to be deliberately hurtful. What your mare is exhibiting is either pain or fear (or both). You NEED to get a vet, saddle fitter, backman and dentist out to see her immediately as this is a severe response. After she has had the physical all-clear then you need to find a trainer experienced in dealing with horses that have had traumatic experiences. Something has happened to your mare; she has either been mistreated and is scared or she's in pain. As I said it could well be a mixture of both.

She is talking to you the only way she can, you have to listen carefully.

Good luck with her and feel free to email me.

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Answer 10

When a horse's disposition suddenly changes under saddle it is most likely a saddle problem. Check for lumps in the saddle lining which can cause discomfort and check for anything, like a cracked tree, which could be pinching him. Also check for splinters, thorns, fur needles, etc., which might be pricking him. And finally, check the saddle fit. It may be, because of changes in back muscles, that he has outgrown the saddle. Bucking, kicking, biting and similar bad dispositions which appear suddenly under saddle are often sure signs of a saddle problem. Other causes of a sudden bad disposition under saddle may indicate physical problems, such as a spine alignment problem caused by changes in spine muscles and ligaments. Spine alignment can be corrected by a AVCA certified equine chiropractor. But I suspect a saddle problem.