CanteringCarrot
Well-Known Member
I am quite shocked at how many people consider regular spinning to be ok. The odd one, I understand. But to me regularly spinning at something every time the horse spooks is in the same category as bucking and rearing- an unacceptable behaviour.
I’m not saying a smack is the way forward in this situation for every horse btw by any means, there are many ways to discipline or make the behavior obviously unwanted, but I certainly wouldn’t be laughing and patting the horse.
I agree with you.
Just because I posted that I laugh and roll my eyes does NOT mean I take spinning lightly. I am mostly laughing at when he's standing in the aisle and does does exaggerated snort and neck arch when someone rolls up a hose or knocks over a bucket.
Or jumps a wee bit sideways because the lights just came on and now there is a shadow there!
My horse did spin when he was younger. He was also behind my leg. I fixed that and was strict, calm, and persistent with fixing his spinning. Therefore, it's no longer a thing ?