Blondie1
Well-Known Member
I used the horse and hound forum a few years ago when I have problems with an old pony and found everyone to be a great help. Now I am back again with a new pony and have come across something with him that I am puzzled with.
Basically he has started to shoot forward/spook when either his saddle has been put on and girth tightened or when I have put a rug on. He does it after it has been put on and it normally happens when he takes a step forward. After walking for say 10-20 steps he is then fine.
Can anyone shed some light on why he may be doing this please?
A bit of history of him which may help.
I have only had him since February 2014
He always tries to turn away from me/hide when I come near him with saddle or bridle.
I have just changed his saddle about 2 weeks ago and this new saddle was very noisy (creaky) which I thought might have been the issue of the shooting forward as he spooks at noises coming from behind him. So I have now as of last night reverted back to his other saddle.
He has just moved yards 3/4weeks ago but was always reluctant to have bridle and saddle on at old yard too.
The shooting forward after his rug has been fitted has only just started a week ago.
I really hope someone can suggest why he might be doing this. I have run my finger down his back and cannot see any sore spots.
Thanks in advance
Clare x
Basically he has started to shoot forward/spook when either his saddle has been put on and girth tightened or when I have put a rug on. He does it after it has been put on and it normally happens when he takes a step forward. After walking for say 10-20 steps he is then fine.
Can anyone shed some light on why he may be doing this please?
A bit of history of him which may help.
I have only had him since February 2014
He always tries to turn away from me/hide when I come near him with saddle or bridle.
I have just changed his saddle about 2 weeks ago and this new saddle was very noisy (creaky) which I thought might have been the issue of the shooting forward as he spooks at noises coming from behind him. So I have now as of last night reverted back to his other saddle.
He has just moved yards 3/4weeks ago but was always reluctant to have bridle and saddle on at old yard too.
The shooting forward after his rug has been fitted has only just started a week ago.
I really hope someone can suggest why he might be doing this. I have run my finger down his back and cannot see any sore spots.
Thanks in advance
Clare x