I have a question, my horse 3 yr old gelding been riding him, had to change saddles it wasn’t mine,and ever since then I saddle him and he try’s to bite on the right side. I don’t know what to do. I’m gonna use your video and check him out for pain
If you’re interested, this course teaches you more techniques on how to check he’s comfortable: thehorsephysio.thinkific.com/courses/horse-health-check. And these books will also help: www.thehorsephysio.co.uk/writing/bpt/ and www.harmonioushorsemanship.co.uk
This is a great video Sue, it's very clearly delivered in a step by step guide, thank you for your time in putting this together so well, both the in hand and ridden. As an equine behaviourist and therapist over here in the U.K. I totally agree that nearly all unwanted behaviour comes about through pain and I have also be giving the same advise to guardians including knowing your horses vital sounds. One thing I have found is that moving the hindquarters around can go a little pear shaped if the horse hasnt been able to offer a flex through the poll to open the outside ribs for a correct leg underneath belly hindquarter yield, in your video this horse has yielded perfectly through his front end allowing for the hindquarter to step through, so I'm always very careful to show how to set this up, hope that is a useful little nugget 😊🐎😊 Thank you again, it's a great home users tool and I will share on my fb page, Sue from Sussex in the U.K.
I'm not sure if there are any left in stock at www.intelligenthorsemanship.co.uk. If not, then let me know (drop me an email through my website www.thehorsephysio.co.uk) and I'll figure out how to get one to you. Sue
There are all sorts of levels to that question, beginning with, 'What's your definition of lameness?'. I'd recommend contacting your local practitioner for an assessment so that they can advise you in relation to your individual horse. So much depends on what you are asking of the horse, what your own level of knowledge is, what time you have available to help rehabilitate your horse, and much more.
My gelding went down yesterday from what we suspect was vaso vagal syncope. I believe it was caused by my saddle but I have saddled and worked him the same way for the past 4 years and have never had such a reaction. Still very puzzling and there is little information online about vasovagal in horses. Is there anything you can think of that I should look into or have looked over? I am in contact with my local vet but am more lost than learning when talking to her.
I echo the comment below re going backwards, spinning and once bolting off on a road! Would have been useful to see the footage going past the builders and how this was achieved x
What do you do with a horse that goes backwards or tries to spin around instead of just stopping? He used to hack out all the time with no issues with his previous owners so not sure what happened
Id take a riding session to just get on and slowly test out what cues work for him and just sit on him and learn his mannerisms. It took me a little bit to learn one of my mares quirks too! She was swinging her head side to side when i tried walking straight forward and would actually turn when i tried to keep her straight. After a couple of short rides in the roundpen i figured out that she neck reined beautifully and that stopped the head swinging😁
There are always lots of possibilities, and in the UK you can ask for help from an Intelligent Horsemanship Recommended Trainer (www.intelligenthorsemanship.co.uk), or from your riding coach. If he used to hack out fine and there are now problems, I would want to rule out pain issues first of all.
@@gracejohnston7902 I have the exact same issue too and it makes me want to cry. He’s not started rearing too. I know it’s not pain related as he’s fine in company and in the school. I really want to get the problem rectified but have no idea where to start looking :(
There's no simple answer to that question. It might be that you keep the pressure on until the horse takes a step forwards, then release the pressure the instant they make an effort in the right direction. The thought process there is to make it uncomfortable to do what you don't want, and comfortable to do what you don't want. But there are many situations where this might not be the right / best / safe option. In the UK you can contact your local Intelligent Horsemanship Recommended Trainer for help at www.intelligenthorsemanship.co.uk.
My horse was the same. What I found helped was turning him in a circle when he tried to go backwards, then releasing once we were going in the right direction of travel. It took a bit of patience and time but we went from refusing to go out the gate to cantering happily around fields without napping 😊 the other thing that helped me was to get down and walk him in hand a bit and then get back up
I can’t understand the 2 dislikes! I’ve had chiropractic work done on my horse many times and I found this practitioner to be well spoken, knowledgeable and totally thorough. I don’t get it! And what a good boy you have. Such a well behaved and respectful man!
Dont know if anyone cares but if you are bored like me atm you can stream all of the new movies on instaflixxer. Have been binge watching with my brother for the last couple of days xD
I have a young 4 year old and was told to keep leg on and keep contact with reigns constantly because she is young. Is this correct or should I release leg pressure once she moves forward?
Personally I don't believe in keeping any constant contact, as the horse then has to learn to switch off to your signals. I'd recommend asking for help from your riding coach, as each horse is an individual.
That's a very individual decision, so I'm afraid I can't answer. Personally I am self employed but I certainly wouldn't rule out being employed, it's just the way that fits for me at the moment.
Thanks for this encouraging video. I have a nappy mare who does the one foot at a time thing, she always naps to the left and is a right bent horse, it's exhausting.
Tansy's Mum thank you for taking the time to comment, and I’m pleased to be able to offer encouragement. You might like to read my book and watch my dvd ‘Understanding Horse Performance: Brain, Pain or Training?’ to see if it gives you more insights: www.ethicalhorseproducts.co.uk/QuickShop/Specials.php.
thank you for mentioning the RS-tor.. i just ordered one.. my filly spins horribly and the last few trail rides i have come over her head and nearly broke my back.. which has kept me from riding out on hacks.. i'm so happy to see that you mentioned something and with some google search was able to read up on it.. thank you so much again..even if it was just a slight thing you ride with.. just mentioning it has brought me hope i'll be able to hack out on my youngster again without coming off over her head when she spins and bucks
That’s great to know you’ve found some benefit. You might also like my book and dvd ‘Understanding Horse Performance: Brain, Pain or Training?’ which gives lots more insights, plus guest contributions from 27 eminent equestrians, and plenty of help figuring out where the problem stems from as well as what to do with it.
I started my first year at uni for physio (in nz where you have to do a first year of general heath sci) and ws wondering is it only possible to get a vet physio degree in the UK? (cant seem to fins anywhere else in the world when google searching)
I don't know what it's like learning to ride today, but when I started riding (MANY years ago!), if a horse wouldn't perform exactly as directed, refused a jump, was reluctant to rein back, was worse on one rein or the other, tried to bite you when tightening the girth, or they bucked, kicked, reared, etc. - literally EVERYTHING was blamed on a combination of "You're not being strong enough with him!/You're letting him be 'naughty'!/You're obviously not riding him correctly!" Instructors ALWAYS insisted a horse who just wasn't doing things "right" was the rider's fault; you weren't riding them properly. This is toxic to good horsemanship, making the rider's first & often only thought: "I must be doing something wrong", instead of realising: "This horse is literally screaming at me in every way it can, that they are in physical pain - please don't make me do that, it hurts!" I hope rider's are encouraged to listen to their horses now, as this owner did.
Depends on whether it's your passion! I love it, but self employed doesn't suit all, and it's often wet and cold in the UK! You can find out more about becoming an ACPAT Chartered Physiotherapist at www.acpat.co.uk.
Wow! Wonderful to see...I work for an equine charity and so many horses end up on the 'scrap heap' due to behaviour like this. Not everyone takes the time to listen to their horses and will just give up and move on to the next one. Well done to all of you x
Years ago, there was a horse at our stables who was considered very bad-tempered & dangerous to handle & ride. She had a massively overdeveloped top line to her very muscular neck, & was prone to bucking & rearing. I must say I really liked this mare, & I thought there was more going on with her than just being an aggressive horse; maybe because I was a little more sympathetic, we always got on well together. But I was delighted when she was sent away to an equine chiropractor for 2 weeks, & I was the first person to ride her when she came back. After all these years it remains THE MOST emotional, memorable, happiest - even euphoric! - ride of my life! She was transformed! So friendly & gentle in her personality, & absolutely fantastic & supple to ride. It still upsets me to think of all the pain & discomfort she must have been in for possibly a number of years.
