EquestrianFairy
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Please?
On average how long do you leave new horses to settle in b4 riding?
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Bossanova
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I ride them day after arrival, no reason not to- best to establish a stable routine straight off and that includes exercise
Gentle_Warrior
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1 week off to settle in and get used to noises and feed routine - personally !
Persephone
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I get on the next day too! Don't want to give myself a chance to get nervous about it!!
Jojo x
Jojo x
burtondog
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I've always given my horses the 1st day to settle in then ridden them on the 2nd day.
I think the longer you leave it the more of a 'thing' it becomes.
I think the longer you leave it the more of a 'thing' it becomes.
dieseldog
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Normally the same day or the day after - depends what time they get to the yard.
EquestrianFairy
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I get on the next day too! Don't want to give myself a chance to get nervous about it!!
Jojo x
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I got on today (arrived yesterday) and was promptly dumped!
so im choosing the 'settling in period' first.. just dont know how long!
I get on the next day too! Don't want to give myself a chance to get nervous about it!!
Jojo x
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I got on today (arrived yesterday) and was promptly dumped!
so im choosing the 'settling in period' first.. just dont know how long!
cobden99
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The day after. Its tempting to leave it but I think particularly with a young horse you have to start as you mean to go on..
Persephone
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Oh gosh, sorry, are you ok? What a rotten thing to happen. What did the horse do to dump you?
Jojo x
Jojo x
the watcher
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a day or so.
Smash
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A day to settle in, lead out on the second, hack on the third.
EquestrianFairy
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Oh gosh, sorry, are you ok? What a rotten thing to happen. What did the horse do to dump you?
Jojo x
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Im sore as i fell off a few days previous (different horse, refused jump) but im now sorer!
He napped towards the gate, forgot his brakes (or ignored them) and stopped suddenly, sending me out the back door.
My friend got on afterwards and walked him around and he was on his toes, but fine..
Hence why we thought perhaps he needs some time.
Oh gosh, sorry, are you ok? What a rotten thing to happen. What did the horse do to dump you?
Jojo x
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Im sore as i fell off a few days previous (different horse, refused jump) but im now sorer!
He napped towards the gate, forgot his brakes (or ignored them) and stopped suddenly, sending me out the back door.
My friend got on afterwards and walked him around and he was on his toes, but fine..
Hence why we thought perhaps he needs some time.
burtondog
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Sorry to hear that.
How about lunge first then ride ? Or even turnout, lunge then ride ?
If it is a new horse and you do decide to leave it for a few more days before riding then I suggest you cut out the hard feed until then.
How about lunge first then ride ? Or even turnout, lunge then ride ?
If it is a new horse and you do decide to leave it for a few more days before riding then I suggest you cut out the hard feed until then.
BackInBlack
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OH DEAR!! i feel for you.
i ride the day after they arrive as well - less time for the nerves to kick in!
i would keep trying, even if it's just at a standstill for a couple of times.
i ride the day after they arrive as well - less time for the nerves to kick in!
i would keep trying, even if it's just at a standstill for a couple of times.
cobden99
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[/ QUOTE ] I got on today (arrived yesterday) and was promptly dumped!
Hmm I can understand how that would be a bit unnerving.. is there someone who can help you ? Even if its just getting on board and someone leading you round ?
Rachel_M
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He may be just testing you out.
Next day usually, for me personally.
Next day usually, for me personally.
EquestrianFairy
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New horse and new yard.. hes on loan with me for two months to see how we go together... Not the best start!
Hes not on any hard feed yet either...
Hmmm, we've got two months together and if it doesnt work then he goes back unfort.
Hes not on any hard feed yet either...
Hmmm, we've got two months together and if it doesnt work then he goes back unfort.
The Original Kao
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i must've missed the 'i have a new horse' intro
we give our new arrivals a day or 2, then a lunge day, then a lunge and ride.
we give our new arrivals a day or 2, then a lunge day, then a lunge and ride.
Evadiva1514
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I usually ride them on the day they arrive. If not then definitely the day after.
EquestrianFairy
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[/ QUOTE ] I got on today (arrived yesterday) and was promptly dumped!
Hmm I can understand how that would be a bit unnerving.. is there someone who can help you ? Even if its just getting on board and someone leading you round ?
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I have help, my friend was up today and jumped on after me and he was fine. (however, she is no where near as nervous as me so perhaps he felt it?)
This'll teach me to choose my heart over my head!
[/ QUOTE ] I got on today (arrived yesterday) and was promptly dumped!
Hmm I can understand how that would be a bit unnerving.. is there someone who can help you ? Even if its just getting on board and someone leading you round ?
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I have help, my friend was up today and jumped on after me and he was fine. (however, she is no where near as nervous as me so perhaps he felt it?)
EquestrianFairy
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i must've missed the 'i have a new horse' intro
we give our new arrivals a day or 2, then a lunge day, then a lunge and ride.
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I wont introduce him yet until i can stay on
i must've missed the 'i have a new horse' intro
we give our new arrivals a day or 2, then a lunge day, then a lunge and ride.
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kerilli
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i get on the next day as long as i have a saddle that i know is a good fit on the horse.
is your horse in a different saddle to the one you tried him in? sometimes they can be trying to tell us something, very eloquently.
hope you're okay. i'd check saddle, and lunge him first too, to see what side of bed he got out of, personally!
is your horse in a different saddle to the one you tried him in? sometimes they can be trying to tell us something, very eloquently.
hope you're okay. i'd check saddle, and lunge him first too, to see what side of bed he got out of, personally!
crazyponys
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sameday .
did you choose the green cob ?
did you choose the green cob ?
The Original Kao
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we have a mare with us who takes around 2 weeks to really settle, she's a complete cowbag until then. total different horse once she's settled. i'd def give any horse at least that long (unless it was really dangerous) to show it's true self.
ditto kerilli about getting saddle, teeth etc checked too
EquestrianFairy
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sameday .
did you choose the green cob ?
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How did you guess
sameday .
did you choose the green cob ?
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How did you guess
EquestrianFairy
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was it the cob?
we have a mare with us who takes around 2 weeks to really settle, she's a complete cowbag until then. total different horse once she's settled. i'd def give any horse at least that long (unless it was really dangerous) to show it's true self.
ditto kerilli about getting saddle, teeth etc checked too
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For my sins, it was indeed!
However, i am still in touch with the TBx owner incase this doesnt work out...
Saddler/teeth and back lady are all out this week to check him over
we have a mare with us who takes around 2 weeks to really settle, she's a complete cowbag until then. total different horse once she's settled. i'd def give any horse at least that long (unless it was really dangerous) to show it's true self.
ditto kerilli about getting saddle, teeth etc checked too
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For my sins, it was indeed!
However, i am still in touch with the TBx owner incase this doesnt work out...
Saddler/teeth and back lady are all out this week to check him over
The Original Kao
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well i won't be held responsible for helping you pick the cob
i hope it's just a minor blip and he behaves now
i hope it's just a minor blip and he behaves now
Flibble
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Having only had Drifter a week my experience was that he was quite wound up when he arrived so evening of first day I turned him out in the Arena to explore and spook without me. Day 2 Lunged first and sat on like a lemon for 5 minutes waiting to die. Day 3 did same in second school.
He is on NAF Pink Powders which are supposed to be brilliant for helping horses settle into new surroundings.
Now a week later I am embarrassed at how nervous I was and he is Brilliant and really chilled.
If Loan horse has you worried lunge before you ride just to see what side of bed he got out of. I have gone from the lungeing fro 30 mins or so to lungeing for 2 seconds to not bothering at all.
He is on NAF Pink Powders which are supposed to be brilliant for helping horses settle into new surroundings.
Now a week later I am embarrassed at how nervous I was and he is Brilliant and really chilled.
If Loan horse has you worried lunge before you ride just to see what side of bed he got out of. I have gone from the lungeing fro 30 mins or so to lungeing for 2 seconds to not bothering at all.
Tornado951
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My teacher says at least a month. Feed them nothing but oats, hay and water and keep them inside to get used to the new stable. Then take them into the arena and hang on
Not sure it's great advice?
dieseldog
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Did you go for the young cob?