hock
Well-Known Member
You’ve had some excellent advice already I just want to to know, which was present first the rearing or the bad behaviour on the ground? If you were to say the bad behaviour on the ground started first then the rearing I’d be more inclined to hope it’s behavioural. If rearing first then it screams of pain and something being off and you need a really good thorough vet (how many hours work does he do and is it just hacking). There’s a small possibility that he’s reared once out of frustration/misunderstanding and he’s picked up your understandable fear which can then cause a lack of faith in your leadership. Which in turn makes him have to assume the role of leader suddenly which is all kind of confusing and the rearing becomes worse because he’s top dog but can’t cope with the pressure. He also might have been scoping you out and you’re passed the honeymoon phase and now all he’ll is breaking loose.
I think you’d be mad to ride him again for both you and the horse. I was reading your post and I thought I wouldn’t like to have to sort that out! Last thing how does he stand if you were to walk him and stop and let him stand naturally? Usually a horse that is comfortable will stand squarish 9/10 but for instance if he’s camped out at the back it suggests he’s taking the pressure off his stifles. Worth noting that as super as ID are the popularity of them has brought with it some not very well put together types in terms of conformation.
. Another one who hasn't read to the end.
