My rearing horse please help?

Question

I am sorry i didn't mean tie down i mean have a lead rope on it and tie it closely to a post so it cannot go all the way up. She isn't flat tied down she can move her head freely. Sorry for the confusion.

Answer 1

This mare is a long time rear-er...this is a taught behavior from a rider/handler probably years ago and it has more then likely worked every single time. The honest truth is this mare needs a professional that specializes in corrective work for confirmed rearing horses.

Don't get hurt!

Update: Doing a "tie down" technique (which a post unless it is about 6 feet down into concrete isn't going to be must use) is a last resort type of thing. I have used this only once with a very large Hanoverian mare that nothing else worked on. It is VERY ugly to watch and I defiantly DO NOT recommend anyone doing it who isn't 100% positive of what they are doing and as assitances that are 100% confident in aiding them.

Answer 2

You know what? I would get a chiropractor to look at this horse. Many many horses who rear when saddled are dubbed as cinchy but they often have subluxation right where the neck goes into the withers. With that said she may be turning into a chronic rearer if she got away with it before. Get her checked first and then address the training issue with a local competent trainer. Fixing a rearer is not an amatuers job and its DANGEROUS. In the mean time get a blocker tie-ring for her so if she does rear again while tied she doesn't break her neck. Please though consider your safety and find a trainer to help you.

Answer 3

my horse is doing the same thing. she was rideable all was great. Then all of a sudden she didn't want to run, then she wouldn't let anyone saddle her she'd kick , bite, buck, and rear. She did it all. Anything tha has to do with you getting her ready to ride or riding her, she goes crazy. She even goes crazy when we try to out softest pad on. People have told me to get a chiropractor out. I have one comin out soon. Maybe that is your horses problem, and she needs a chiropractor or equine massage. It's just a thought though.

Answer 4

first have a vet check out her back so make sure everything is fine, if it is check if its the right size saddle for her.

other then that her past owners probley lied to you. i know the poeople i bouaght my horse from did alot. i guess you will just have to start training her. keep safe tho =)

Answer 5

First of all.. NEVER EVER tie a horse's head down to prevent it from rearing.  EVER!

If she is rearing when you put a saddle on her, how do you know she's not in pain?  Please have a vet check her out ASAP, because she is obviously very distressed with pressure on her back.   But please, before you or she gets hurt, take the tie off her and don't ever put it on another rearer.

EDIT:  But still - tying her too tightly does the same thing.  If she gets resistance when she pulls back a tiny bit, she will panic and pull, rear, etc.  You should never have to "hold a horse tightly" to tack them up - if the behavioral problem is so bad that that's the only way to get a saddle on them, then keep the saddle off until the problem gets sorted out!

Answer 6

A horse is very different from any other animal. I have a horse that is a survivor from one of the hurricanes in Louisiana. She had some of the same issues but I take time everyday to work with her even if it is for only 30 minutes. I believe a horse requires alot of attention and needs to be worked with everyday. However I do agree with the other post, i would have her checked ASAP to make sure she is not hurt.

Answer 7

If a horse is rearing it has a good reason to. Your horse is probably tramutized by a bad experince it has had before. Find out it's history with saddles and such. I did this and found out that my horse was abandoned and that's why it always panics when you leave it by itself. Another thing, never tie your horses head down to keep it from rearing. It will just get more panicked and try harder to get away from what ever it doesn't like. Then you or your horse could get injured.

Answer 8

Feed your horse sugar cubes. It might like that and calm down!