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Posted by Nanci on August 11, 2004 at 17:28:58:
In Reply to: Mom Just what are we supposed to do with a Friggin RACE HORSE!?!?!?! posted by Wanda Collison on August 07, 2004 at 03:34:44:
: I need help with a thoroughbred . My Mom Bought him and we want to train him for trail rides and for big pet in the backyard . We need help to desensities him all over again . He is scared of everything . Don't like bribing him to catch him . Fine under halter . What do we use for a riding bit ? And since he was trained to go faster if you pull back on the reins what do we do to correct him from that ? Is this fellow too much for me to handle or should I prove my family wrong cause I love this fellow . He actually picked me at the Horse Auction and I melted . I need some advice . Thanks God Bless
Hi Wanda - I'd take this guy right back to the round pen and work on the basics - it may take a while to reteach him, but you'll have a good partnership if you will take your time and let him relearn things. You might want to take a look at some training videos - Clinton Anderson has a great beginning video and so does GaWaNi Pony Boy (Horse Follow Closely is really terrific). A D-ring snaffle is a good bit to start him in - and if he's been on the track he's probably already used to a snaffle. Good luck.