ria.mills
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So I’ve had my Arabian mare for 4 months now and she’s been a doll. The last two week however she been having a problem with rearing when working on ground work. The first time was with my trainer and she had her saddle on as well. We were working on directing in lunging when she was told to go the opposite direction and I think she was confused and reared. Her saddle and all tack fit very well and the girth wasn’t super tight. Two days ago she had only her halter on and no saddle or surcingle just a plain old halter, lunge line and whip (I seldom use the whip). I was working on directions again and she did the same thing and then acted like I was abusing her to ask her to switch directions. Both me and my trainer immediately got after we in both instances. Before this she has lunged very well with no problem.
I have had the vet look her over and he says she has no joint, muscle, or tendon issues. This is very odd for her as she was used as a lesson horse by her previous owners and she is 15 so she should know better. But luckily she has never reared nor threatened to rear in the saddle (she’s all business when it comes to riding).
Any ideas on what could be causing this behavior and how to fix it before it gets worse?
Thanks!
I have had the vet look her over and he says she has no joint, muscle, or tendon issues. This is very odd for her as she was used as a lesson horse by her previous owners and she is 15 so she should know better. But luckily she has never reared nor threatened to rear in the saddle (she’s all business when it comes to riding).
Any ideas on what could be causing this behavior and how to fix it before it gets worse?
Thanks!