My horse will act up if he is by his self?

Question

when i am riding my horse he always acts up what can i do? when i am on the trail with my friends he is great but when i and i a ring he takes off nd bucks

Answer 1

your horse needs a companion or another horse he gets along with. he just needs a buddy! horses have even been known to make friends with cats and dogs if they have no other animal companion.  

Answer 2

Maybe he just doesn't like ring work, have you ever tried riding him the in arena with your friends?

Answer 3

he wants attention hes lonely he wants other horses maybee a girl one  

Answer 4

Lunge him on a lunge line or in a round pen.  Do it consistently for 15 minutes each direction before you ride him in the arena.  Then, when you get on him, long-trot him (fast jog) non stop for 15 more minutes.  Don't allow him to break into a lope.  Long-trotting tires him out and also teaches him discipline.  Long-trotting is hard on your butt so be sure to post in the saddle, even western.  

You should also join a 4-H horse group.  You can get valuable instruction and 4-H often offers free workshops.  Good luck!  Tracy