pulling

[leahisabella16]

Hi everyone! I could really do with as much advice as possible on this one.

I have a cob gelding rising 2 and over the past week or so he's figured out that he can pull, and hard. It's getting to the point now where he will just want to pull no matter which way you turn and there's just nothing I can do. Once he starts it's hard to get him to stop. And once he realises I'm losing my footing trying to get him to turn he'll decide to trot or canter off and then I'm really stuck!

This problem is just getting worse and I really need to resolve it now before it gets too bad! He went through a phase of not wanting to move at all and it didn't take him long to get him out of that but now he's just gone the complete opposite and it's dangerous for him and others. I knew this day would come I just secretly hoped it wouldn't

Please, please can anyone offer any advice at all?

Thanks so much in advance x

 

[warrior_pony]

What headcoller do you use? Try a rope or if he is really stong use a bridle to lead him until he knows who is the boss. Also practice leading him in the field and carry a whip, it may not work as he may just go more forward. You could also use a lunge line as it may be easier...just try a few different things. Make sure you reward the postive and ignore the negative. Does he do it from going one place to another, for example to the stable to get fed? If so change the place he gets fed, or if possible don't feed him, come back later and try again if he is still stong don't feed him...he will probably soon realise as they love their food!
Good luck x