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Posted by Debbie on November 03, 2004 at 21:55:03:
In Reply to: Re: Pony Bucked posted by Debbie on November 01, 2004 at 19:25:49:
: : I have owned my 6 year old POA/QH cross mare one year this month. I have never had any problems with her aside from the hard headedness from her heats. But I was riding her down a wash last week end and one of my dogs ran past her and she began to buck. And she farted.
: : She didn't act spooked. Just acted like she was full of energy. I managed to get her head back up so I didn't get thrown off. She has never once offered to buck in the year I have owned her. Maybe she never will again. I don't know. I hate to get rid of her for this but I had originally bought her for my 5 year old son but if she can't be trusted not to buck what good is she? What do you all think? I know you don't know my pony. But she hasn't done this the year I have owned her and then all of a sudden this. When I bought her the ad said "Family horse/kid safe." Now this. I'm very disappointed and just don't know what to do.
: If I don't take the dogs she spooks at everything. I don't know anyone to ride with. But there are three dogs and usually they are ahead of us. I have tried taking her out before with no dogs. But she is really spooky without them. it's like they are part of her herd, and she feels more at ease with them there. I think your right. She's full of energy and needs worked before she is ridden. But this is the only time she has bucked. Thanks for your reply.
I rode her today and she was fine. No bucking. I think she may have been in a funny mood that day. I am not going to worry about her bucking again. Just pay closer attention and keep a short rein.