Horse 'swapping' - what do do about pony? had the last straw with her..

I don't think you can make any judgement about a horse until you have had it for six months or more, as that is the length of tie that most take to fully settle. My own mare, who turned out to be the best horse I have ever known, took the large part of a year to settle. What you describe is typical mare type settling in behaviour. I would stick with it if you can. Just make sure she is not put in any overly exciting situations. I can guarantee that most of the horses here would get excited and a couple of them would buck if we rode them into their fields for a canter.
 
This pony has done nothing wrong. What exactly are her problems??

Can be difficult to catch - you've cracked that one, and breaks through your deficient fencing........

A buck is often the high jinks of an excited horse - so either don't put anyone in the position where they may get a little excited, or learn to ride it........

One buck, doesn't maketh a rider.
 
I sympathise, I had a complete nightmare escape artist who trashed all my fencing, he cost me thousands, I had to have all new post and rail. Everytime I woke up in the night I lay listening in a cold sweat for the sound of hooves and panicked every time I couldn't immediately see them in the field. He is a newfie x I think.
I sold him to TheresaW on here who is at a yard with mains electric which seems to have slowed him up a bit (she knows he knocked my fences down!!).
It took a lot of fun out of owning him and I was so worried he would take my youngster for a jolly with him.
If she is too much for your mum I would sell her, but I can't see anyone with an older cob wanting to swap, if that was what you meant.
 
Clodagh said:
I sympathise, I had a complete nightmare escape artist who trashed all my fencing, he cost me thousands, I had to have all new post and rail. Everytime I woke up in the night I lay listening in a cold sweat for the sound of hooves and panicked every time I couldn't immediately see them in the field. He is a newfie x I think.
I sold him to TheresaW on here who is at a yard with mains electric which seems to have slowed him up a bit (she knows he knocked my fences down!!).
It took a lot of fun out of owning him and I was so worried he would take my youngster for a jolly with him.
If she is too much for your mum I would sell her, but I can't see anyone with an older cob wanting to swap, if that was what you meant.
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Thank you. All I wanted was a little bit of empathy and an answer to my question on whether I'm best sticking with it.
However forget I said anything as it's clear that I'm about to be fed to the dogs for having horse problems and asking for help.
 
How long have you had her? What sort of rider & how experienced is your Mum?

I know how it feels to lose your confidence, & it's really not nice ending up in A&E after a fall from a new horse, does rather put you off them :-) I hope that your Mum is ok?

How big & how old is the mare?
 
elsiecat said:
Thank you. All I wanted was a little bit of empathy and an answer to my question on whether I'm best sticking with it.
However forget I said anything as it's clear that I'm about to be fed to the dogs for having horse problems and asking for help.
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I'm sorry you feel like that.

But quite simply from your description, you don't have a problem horse.
 
elsiecat said:
Thank you. All I wanted was a little bit of empathy and an answer to my question on whether I'm best sticking with it.
However forget I said anything as it's clear that I'm about to be fed to the dogs for having horse problems and asking for help.
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Oh for goodness sake. That is exactly what I said when I took the time to read your problem and advise you to stick with it. And what I got back was a stroppy answer. :confused:
 
amymay said:
I'm sorry you feel like that.

But quite simply from your description, you don't have a problem horse.
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She might not be a 'problem horse' but shes a problem to us at the moment :( Deep down I want to stick her out as I think she is (deep down) a sweetie, I just need a kick up the bum to do so :o
 
So, fix your fencing, get your mum back on board - and crack on.

There is nothing to say that the 'replacement' horse won't break through your fencing if it's poor, as you describe. And any horse or pony can be liable to the odd buck. So your mum has to decide whether riding is for her or not.
 
Why don't you repeat your original deleted post so others can offer help and advice?

I can understand how your emotions will be running high (although didn't see the original post) if you are having problems with your pony, but don't see any of the comments as being nasty or out of line. It is easy to take things out of context when upset though, I have been in that position myself, and reading back when I was calmer it was apparent that all the advice was good, kind advice :)
 
amymay said:
So, fix your fencing, get your mum back on board - and crack on.

There is nothing to say that the 'replacement' horse won't break through your fencing if it's poor, as you describe. And any horse or pony can be liable to the odd buck. So your mum has to decide whether riding is for her or not.
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She's been riding since she was 20 but has had a break of about 8 years so it's caught her off guard a little whilst she's still 'getting back into the saddle.'
I'm not sure how much I like/she likes her bit either. Going to spend some time (after a very long nap) with her seeing if theres anything triggering when she does play up.
Think maybe with a few weeks for her back to heal, a new hat, a body protector and me walking by her for a bit she will be ok :o
 
amymay said:
.......... And any horse or pony can be liable to the odd buck. So your mum has to decide whether riding is for her or not.
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I'm afraid I disagree with this. My horse wouldn't dream of bucking and I've had several others who NEVER bucked in all the years I had them, both mares and geldings. So actually I think this is the wrong horse for your mum. The right horse for her will be out there somewhere.

As for the fencing issue, I do agree that any horse has the potential to escape if the fencing isn't robust.

I hope your mum is ok, falling off after the first flush of youth is no fun - you really don't bounce as well as you used to.
 
Pearlsasinger said:
I'm afraid I disagree with this. My horse wouldn't dream of bucking and I've had several others who NEVER bucked in all the years I had them, both mares and geldings. So actually I think this is the wrong horse for your mum. The right horse for her will be out there somewhere.
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Sorry Pearl, you simply can't guarantee that your horse will never buck.

This is a living breathing animal - and if as riders we're not prepared to take the risks that come with handling and riding them - then we have no business being anywhere near them.

One buck does not make a horse unsuitable for its rider.
 
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