Yes, they both did rear as well Nicnac. They were also beaten. I rescue horses who were beaten in a horrible previous life. I have helped my other 2 over come their fears and now you would never know. I thought I could do the same but this horse has obviously had more past trauma.
I have had smaller horses standing at 15.2 and 16.3 that I was able to cope with and the technique you mentioned about spinning the horse when I felt the front end lifting worked on her but it doesn't work on a large 18.1hh horse he just rears until he realises there is nothing to fear and then...
Hi, I have a horse who was really badly beaten when he was younger. As a result he is now terrified of everything. Even to put the bridle on we have to take it apart as his ears were severely damaged and he won't let anybody go near them. When I ride the arena is next to the road and he is...
I am looking at buying an 18hh horse so will need rugs. Does anybody know of any good brands that do rugs big enough and if so what size to get if they also have a horse big enough to know?
Hi, my 18hh horse was previously beaten and he hates people going near his ears. (This makes it a pain to even put his bridle on as he is so tall and is already scared of it) Due to being beaten he is scared of everything. Even just walking out the stable can be hard sometimes. When I ride he...
Hi, I have a horse who is nervous of the bit in his mouth due to being beaten before he came to me. I was just wondering if anybody had any ideas on what to do i.e with my hands when riding or any techniques you know of. Thank you xxxx