As a dressage rider, I occasionally had to "slap" leather to stay on when he got frustrated with me. I found that turning in tight circles using the direct inside rein was able to fend off bucking, and then walking on a loose rein for awhile cooled us both off. It was a hard lesson to learn, but the horse is NEVER at fault. It is ALWAYS the riders fault, so as mad as you get, you can't take it out on the horse. Quit if you are throwing a tantrum, or cool off and begin again. Always remember, he already knows how to do every move you want him to do, the problem is ALWAYS how you are able to communicate what you want him to do.
As a dressage rider with a lazy Hanoverian, I finally used a whip and hit him pretty hard behind my leg to get his response after I had used firm leg pressure. I smacked him pretty good once and then only had to do that one or two times after that, I got immediate response to light leg from then on. I never had problems with the go button after that and never needed the whip again to make him go. As far as leg yields and half pass, I only had to tap his shoulder for half pass and tap behind my leg for leg yield once or twice, but I didn't need to smack him or tap him after that. He got the message, but I really only believed in hitting him once but making it a good smack when I had to use the whip. He used to buck when I canter departed him, but I learned to ride through the bucking on canter departs, and after doing that for an hour, during a lesson, I had greater confidence in staying on during bucking and sitting "back" always during canter departs. I had tears in my eyes, from stress and fear during that hour long session, but he stopped bucking...lol.
My horse has had some time off and now getting back into work he just ignores all leg pressure..if you get him to a trot he will trot for a few seconds and just halt out of no where
Simple I will answer this before watching, To the groundwork right, spend the time on the ground and they will not buck you at all. If you can create a partner on the ground they will be a partner in the saddle. Groundwork, groundwork, starting simple to advanced groundwork.
Unfortunately, while everybody can do groundwork, a horses history can still have an effect. Hell yeah groundwork is important and preventative, though we may not have been the one to teach that horse what to think. It’s always better to know more and prepare!
Attitude issue is the number one problem in the so called leasure riders' world, where I come from. Potentially dangerous approach to riding, these underworked horses. Thank you b i g time. This helps me.
my horse which just turned 5 in April, has started rooting and lifting his hind legs off ground...when asking to go into a gait. I found this very informative, and will try this next time. My biggest fear was pushing too much going forward and chancing a bigger buck...I have never gotten off of him but just encouraged him to move forward, but didn't know about pulling his head to one side., thank you for this video.
Great video buddy! I just subscribed. I have a mustang that as your horse does pretty well once riden. But after a while without riding, he gets bucky and hyper reactive. This video makes me regain confidence. Thank you
My horse goes really fast around the round pan I tried different methods to slow him down like get in front of the drive line then back up ,he just keeps on going fast , what would you do ,? I like the way that you teach can you help me please
This video is great! Thank you! I have a very well-bred cutting horse who was used as a ranch horse and now she doesn’t have a job and started to buck. I think you’re right-she needs a job!
Yesterday mine WOULD NOT MOVE.. I tried everything. Cluck, kick , crop... Nothing.. Got off, Lunged , saddle on. Got back on.. Nothing... Did this 5 times... Nothing.. So frustrating... He won I guess... Getting a trainer... We have times when he's absolutely fine... So crazy
I would rule out any pain/health issues first, but if it's not that, then what you could try is back your horse. I look at it like this, if you don't want to go forward then let's go backwards. It's just a quick fix, but it works.
@@houstonbrown3450 Have you established a good forward cue? When I am dealing with a lazy horse, I work on that forward cue, meaning I always ask with the slightest cue first, which is my body position, then I tell with my legs, after that it's demand. You can use a dressage whip, training stick on the demand. Be black and white with your horse. Ask, Tell, then Demand. Start at the halt and work your way up. It works for me everytime.
Definitely rule out pain/discomfort. My girl would get stubborn when our saddle stopped fitting and also because she had undiagnosed low grade laminitis. Always check and double check for pain
My horse is disrespectful in the round pen refuses to longe ,a few laps he's finished ,when asked with the stick and string he gets defensive,I know ground work is the foundation ,need to build a better foundation, he's almost 4 tennessee Walker,, possible too much line breeding !!?
@@lifeinthesaddle7002 he may walk a few laps on the longe line,not much, energy into it,that's it a few weeks ago trainer got his attention in the round pen I get him home nothing,thanks
Rule out pain first, my mare would get defensive when our saddle stopped fitting and also because she had undiagnosed low grade laminitis. Pain is gone and she’s a lot more responsive and doesn’t get upset.
Find a trainer or someone who has dealt with horses like what you have. There are some things you can't fix yourself by watching a video. It seems you may need some help in person or have that person fix it for you. That may not be the answer you're looking for but it is what your horse probably needs. I have tried watching videos on how to fix certain things on my truck and some things I did learn to do by a video but some things I have to leave to a mechanic in order to get it done right or I end up with a bigger problem. And that is just a vehicle that doesn't have a mind of its own! Hope that makes sense.
Thanks for the video, i am going to try this today. I have a question: how about getting them to lope? I can only get 2 steps out of him and he refuses to do more. If i spank him he bucks but wont lope.
Try to achieve this on the ground first. If you have a decent sized round pen, put him in there (with a saddle on) and use a flag or whip to help encourage him to lope. He needs to be moved out and "freed up." He probably feels like a car that when you press the gas pedal it also feels like someone is pressing onto the brake at the same time. In order to get him moving more free you need to push him out and get rid of that "pressing on the brake" feeling. Do this by asking with a little bit of pressure and then increase till you see his feet speed up, then back off a little pressure and repeat. You may need to push him into a pretty strong lope. If this doesn't help, I would highly suggest seeking a professional to help you get this done (in person). The timing and feel a professional has developed over years of training can't compare to a RU-vid comment explaining how to achieve this.
