Horses that bronc

I've had two and one spectacular bucker. The show pony I had put on a spectacular display on the lunge every day when I broke her in. I even put off getting on her as she acted like an unbroken rodeo horse everyday. However she never bronced ridden but always did on the lunge even when she was ridden away.
My current ride has his moments, he seems to be growing out of it now. He used to just explode for no reason and I found the best option was to chuck the rein at him and drive him forward. I found if I held onto the reins to tight I would be pulled forward and come off - he is very strong honest I'm not just a bad rider. Now the only time he gives an inclining is in canter if I give him to much rein then he humps a bit but I've got good at stopping it before it starts.
My spectacular bucker was Murphy - he specialised in jumping off the ground with all four feet then bucking a la Spanish Riding School. He did it when he was excited at competitions and out hunting. I much prefer a bucker to a rearer anyday. T sometimes likes to wave his hooves in the air but that thankfully is also something he is growing out of.
 
Its OK, I understand what you are saying. I lunged him this morning and got on him whilst L led me round. He put his back up on a few occasions but I only got worried when he stopped. Now I know that I cant stay on him when he broncs its given me the heebies a little bit. Ive decided that im no good on his back if I tense up and so im going to ask someone to come and start him off then I will take over.
 
Honestly, I think that's a wise choice. Starting horses is a skill like any other, just like riding xc or doing upper level dressage, and you need to practice and keep practising to stay on top of it, so to speak.
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The majority of horses will be okay with anyone competent doing the work but unfortunately the sharper ones - most often the most athletic and "competition horse' minded - might need a bit more of a professional hand.

I'm sure after he's been ridden away a bit and "gets it" he'll be absolutely fine and you'll have a ball carrying on, rather than ending up with a problem (or an opinion of him) you could have avoided.

He sounds like a lovely young horse - well worth investing in a good start.
 
Thanks for the advice, its much appreciated. Its been years since I have broken one in, I used to do it regularly with my instructor and I really miss not having her there, but L is a godsend and has come at just the right time to give me a hand.

At the moment I just need someone to break through that barrier.
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