Spanish Nightmare

Wagtails - if you see I clearly stated advice about my horse..!! This is not my horse, I'm seeking advice for a friend. So if you have nothing constructive to say, save it.
 
Thankyou peteralfred for the PM I can't reply as on phone. That's the sort of constructive advice that is of use off a Internet forum , not bitchy or smart a** ones.
 
ALS -does your friend know that you have posted this...? I just would hate to think she could come across this and see a photo of her horse- and read that potentially it could be her fault... if you know what i mean.
 
Auld Lang Syne said:
Wagtails - if you see I clearly stated advice about my horse..!! This is not my horse, I'm seeking advice for a friend. So if you have nothing constructive to say, save it.
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Actually, it is very constructive if it saves other 'numpties' from wasting time answering when you only post for a laugh.
 
Yes she knows but she not on forum hence why I'm posting. Anyway I've got some useful advice to pass over to her along with some names etc of people who could possible help her. So I'm going to bow out now before this thread descents into a bitch fest as its not my my thing, and I try to avoid them. Anyway thanks to those who left useful advice.
 
Iberians are extremely clever- they need careful, consistent handling. They are loving, sensitive, brave, clever, cheeky and intelligent all wrapped up in one, therefor they need consistent work to keep their brains ticking with a handler who is fair, firm, sympathetic and experienced.

I would be calling in a professional who is experienced with the breed as I think that is your only resort. Iberians are the most rewarding animals to own(in my opinion) but when it goes wrong, it can go horribly wrong and a professional (in severe cases) is the only option.

She is a beaut I must say, really hope you get to the bottom of her problems.
 
OK, I haven't read the whole post, but I am inclinded to say that it needs a month of intensive work, i.e. going out for long hacks 4-5 times a week and see what it is like after that.

Like the person who had a horse that bolted. "Expert" had it and let it bolt up a steep hill, took it back down, let it do it again, and again. Next day again, but not the second time.
Third day horse decided it didn't need to bolt up the hill after all.
Or Mark Rashid who had a bolter. Took it out, rode 35 miles, was collected in a trailer. Next day did it again.
Third day, the horse decided it didn't need to bolt because it didn't know how far it was going to be ridden and was OK for ever after that.
 
Iberians are extremely sensitive & very intelligent.

Spanish horses are not nightmares, but they are not really ideal for people who are not confident or are lacking in ability. I can say this as i own one he is the nicest horse i own, but only because he's been taught correctly from the start in a sympathetic manner. They are Hot horses & if they dont understand they can get upset easily.

I would agree with your "dressage Expert" in that the horse needs to go right back to basics from the sounds of it, starting with in hand very basic stuff i wouldnt even progress to long lining until i had the horse confident in the basic in hand stuff first.

I would highly recommend getting someone out to help you such as Richard Maxwell ( who has or had a PRE ). Or ive heard great things about Micheal Peace.
 
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