Mac1999
Well-Known Member
I have my old JA jumping pony back at home after 9 years being out on loan (last few years unaffiliated).
He's now 21, fit, healthy and to be honest seems little different physically and mentally than the last time he was in my yard! I don't want him jumping any more (those legs have jumped enough fences!) but he loves a trip out/hacking and I want him to have a role in life...hunting would be ideal!
As far as I know he hasn't hunted before, but he is originally from Ireland so probably has. I took him to three meets last season, the first time he was brilliant (very excited) but on the second and third he started bucking and kicking. And not just a quick lift of the leg, literally planting his front legs and kicking both legs out at the horse next to him. He prefers people to horses anyway, but has never been a kicker/bucker. I had his back, teeth and saddle checked - all fine. So I presume just excitement.
Is there anything I can do to stop him doing this (it didn't go down well with the other followers!), I think he loved it and would be perfect for him this season to give him a bit of variety to hacking out 3/4 times a week.......
Any help/advice/thoughts appreciated!!
He's now 21, fit, healthy and to be honest seems little different physically and mentally than the last time he was in my yard! I don't want him jumping any more (those legs have jumped enough fences!) but he loves a trip out/hacking and I want him to have a role in life...hunting would be ideal!
As far as I know he hasn't hunted before, but he is originally from Ireland so probably has. I took him to three meets last season, the first time he was brilliant (very excited) but on the second and third he started bucking and kicking. And not just a quick lift of the leg, literally planting his front legs and kicking both legs out at the horse next to him. He prefers people to horses anyway, but has never been a kicker/bucker. I had his back, teeth and saddle checked - all fine. So I presume just excitement.
Is there anything I can do to stop him doing this (it didn't go down well with the other followers!), I think he loved it and would be perfect for him this season to give him a bit of variety to hacking out 3/4 times a week.......
Any help/advice/thoughts appreciated!!
