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Hi all, im new here, i have a question and i was told to come and ask on here.
I bought a 16.3 5 year old about 2 months ago. He was used as a stud horse, then cut and sold. I bought him. I spent the first month letting him get used to me and trust me, I had his feet done, back checked, teeth checked etc so i know he isnt in pain anywhere. I have been lunging, long reining, joining up with him and he has been an angel. I put a bareback on him to get used to it before i have the saddler out to fit his saddle. I done the girth up very slowly but he started broncing and went crazy. Ever since i have been doing things very slowly with him as he is quite a nervous boy. I can now get the saddle on and do the girth up without him going mad, he just stands and snort's at me. The problem is, everytime i put any weight on the saddle he really doesnt like it so i stop. Im dreading getting on him, he is a very big and powerful lad!! Ive phoned around for people to break in horses but ive heard such horrible stories about some of these people and what they actually do to the horse get on them..... So now im stuck, has anyone on here ever had to back a nervous and sometimes dangerous horse? Any tips would be very appreciated...
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Umm...tough one. How strong are you with your riding skills as I would suspect he may throw a wobbler when you get on but you'll just have to sit there and bear it until he realises its really not a bad thing. I gath you have tried leaning over the saddle and let him look round and see what your doing etc??
 
How long ago was he cut? He could still be feeling his operation. It takes about 6 months for the testosterone in the body to dry up.

What is he like with rugs and the x-surcingles?

As scotsmare says, try and find somebody reputable.

I think its going to take time for him to adjust to his new life.
 
He is fine with rugs etc, not a problem with anything else either. He was cut 9 months ago. And i know i will not ruin him! I have been riding for a long time and have broken in many horses. Im just a bit wary of this fella as i have a young baby. Thanks for advice, il just have to pray, jump on and hold on lol.
 
I would go with the taking it slow route, it seems to have worked for you so far! Can you try getting some form of weight on him without it being you, ie bag of chicken feed or small bag of sand. If he's been at stud, it's probable that he's never had anything like this done before, so it's a complete culture shock
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At least he's a baby and sounds like he's taking to it quite well! I understand your concerns about the weight thing though as he's not exactly a small height to fall from! Good Luck though!

I'm trying to find the number of the guy who broke my mare in as a back up for our boy, if i find it, i'll send it thru to you, wouldn't recommend anybodyelse! A guy called John Grocott from Bourton, Shropshire....Very Good
 
Thankyou. Ive been told to get a doll (like the doll that monty roberts uses to break in horses) and weigh that down lol, he would flip lol
 
Think I'd avoid the doll idea - some numpties at my old yard strapped one onto a horse with a broncing problem, and surprise surprise it slipped round under his tummy and sent the horse completely mad... Probably made the problem 50 times worse
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I don't think I'd use one!!!!
I would probably persevere with going slowly and not move on until he's completely relaxed with each stage with no tensing, snorting etc. But then you have miles more breaking experience than me so I guess that is obvious!! Is there anyone who can help you and perhaps do the initial leaning over/getting on bit?
 
Hi ya, yes i cant believe people do the doll thing either. Complete nutter's!! Until he is completley happy with me standing next to him and putting weight on the saddle i will not even try to get on. I will keep everyone posted though, wish me luck
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