When he gets desensitized more to the lead rope, or in general, a tarp is a great thing to desensitize to. Like walking over a tarp, draping it over things and River. Right now, at my barn for a ditch we have a tarp with poles on either side.
I have an ottb. Best horses ever they love to make a connection with their owner since all they've ever known is 20 different people working with them each day at the racetrack and not knowing love. They love learning and are fast at it.
I really hope he takes you to eventing, because right now you are his steady hand..and he totally loves you.. I can see he trust you and you already have a great bond for the short time you've had him
Gosh, River is SO similar to my own Beau (17hh bay greenish OTTB with bridling issues/head shy that came with farrier issues). Crazy! Can't wait to see your progress with him! ❤
My friend is currently in the process of adopting an ottb from a thoroughbred retirement charity that re-homes retired racehorses and trains them under saddle for a different discipline if they are able to be ridden, her name is sorceress and she is going to her barn in a few weeks :)
would love some ottb exercise/schooling videos with voice over of what you are doing and why 😊😊 would be suuuper helpful ❤ and good luck with your new boy 🐴
I got my first horse from a woman who had bought him from TBSH! his race name was Currency War and he's by War Front, you can see his video on their RU-vid still! he's such a lovely horse and they do a wonderful job with their animal care!
He's SO cute!!!! My horse is an off the track Thoroughbred too, she was on her way to slaughter, I saw her and just fell in love with her, she's my baby :) I also event, my horse is obsessed with eventing :D
Squishylover 123 why? you'd need to clean poop out of the stall, spend tons of money on it, train them, religiously ride them and buy expensive equipment. be ready to take care of the animal and not just want one because they're cool
Squishylover 123 I'm saying that because I see little kids always wanting an animal just because its cool or in a movie (101 dalmations, finding nemo, flicka)
Omg I have basically the same horse my horse frost she has 3 white socks and a diamond 💎 on her forehead omg lol and exactly the same color. beige body and black mane and tail lol
Is River nervous around Denton? Also could you tack up blindfolded if River is comfortable with that, it would be fun to watch. great video as always!💗💗💗
KB Equestrian No! Not at all that would be horrible. Claire is blindfolded and tries to see if she can tack up correctly on River. I don't mean that River is blindfolded!
i probably wouldn't blame his owner from his racing days for his abuse. most owners only see their horses on race day and never have much hands on interaction...it was probably his groom at the track who abused him. :-/ he has such a kind eye and seems so willing, Claire. excited to watch him come along :)
He is massive! I hope he takes you where you want to go though. There is nothing better than getting a green horse and moulding them into the horse you've always wanted :)
Looks like he was beaten with a whip, and so he is scared of the lead rope because he cannot differentiate between the lead, and a whip. I have faith that you will help him through his fears.
This is what I was trying to say. When desensitizing a horse (the rope being tossed over his back,) you need to continue to repeat this action until he softens and realizes you are not hurting him. When you stop before this, it actually instills the fear instead of reducing the fear.
Ally Russell you have no idea who I am girl and what I'm talking about. And btw you don't know the horse, he could just be naturally nervous. Horses (especially TB) who aren't broke are just uncomfortable and sketchy.
Wow he is very pretty and I love his name I think river Suits him very well and I just got my first horse a couple months ago and we're working on her with a couple things like switching her over to English because she is a western horse and her name is windy😊
