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Discussion on Rolling
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leilani
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Posted on Monday, Apr 2, 2007 - 6:32 pm:
We went on a great ride on Saturday. It was quite warm and we had ridden up hill for 1.5 hours. On the way back to the trailers, I thought Anuhea had stumbled and stayed with her until I realized that she was going to roll. I rolled off, but she caught my boot toe under her belly as she rolled toward me (good thing I don't wear lace-ups) .
My friend jumped off her horse and caught Anuhea who was standing a few feet away looking really confused as her saddle was hanging on the side of her.
So, my trusty HA members, has this happened to any of you? If so, how did you stop it?
Just gotta love those young horses.
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Member:
mrose
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Posted on Monday, Apr 2, 2007 - 7:18 pm:
Leilani, my experience was worse yet - because a prospective owner was riding the horse that rolled! We were towards the end of a 2 hr ride when we hit a sandy wash. I heard a muffled yelp and turned to see our 4yr. old hit the ground. Luckily the woman on her was experienced and she just stepped off as the horse got close to the ground. And, she bought the horse anyway!
If you are really quick and paying attention you can pull the horse up and urge it forward quickly to prevent it going down. However, they are so quick, or I'm so slow, that I'm getting sand or water in my boots before I realize what's going on. (Yes,I've had a horse do this in the water, too.)
Glad you were able to pull your foot out!
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kthorse
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Posted on Monday, Apr 2, 2007 - 8:23 pm:
LOL. though I shouldn't as it could be dangerous. Mine did it once on a long winter ride. It was the first time and I wasn't expecting it as he never had before. Because we ride on steep mountains I let mine put his nose to the ground to stretch on occasion. Anyway one time he went down and went to roll. I popped off and stopped him from rolling on my saddle. I laughed the whole time but my friends were mad at me for not disciplining him. It was a first and his coat was so long and sweaty I guess he forgot about me. It never happened again though now I know what to watch for. I have felt many occasions since that he wanted to roll. I just push him forward and don't let the head go down. Though I know my horse really well and can anticipate him. I guess it comes down to reading your horse. If you think it will happen say ah ah or something and push him on. they cant roll while moving forward .
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Member:
freshman
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Posted on Monday, Apr 2, 2007 - 11:39 pm:
I rode a TWH that would roll every single time we crossed water. Yep, I had to bail out several times because no amount of urging the horse forward, keeping its head up, etc, would keep her on her feet. Approaching water obstacles at some speed helped, and she would hop over it or skip through the stream. But flooded areas, like temporary streams that cut across grassy areas, were apparently irrestible; she go down in these no matter what. Silly, silly horse.
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Member:
annes
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Posted on Tuesday, Apr 3, 2007 - 10:47 am:
My youngest TWH did this on our first ride at home. We were far from the barn in a big flat field and he suddenly went down to his knees and then to his side. I stepped off and easily got him up before he rolled. I was very cautious with him after that but it has never happened again in 3 years.
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ajudson1
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Posted on Tuesday, Apr 3, 2007 - 1:08 pm:
Hasn't happened to me, but I've had it happen when I put inexperienced riders on one of our horses. Every time I've been so embarrassed! It's like the horse never does that, or did it before. The one time a friend was on Fancy, our sweetest horse. My friend had big winter boots on and was lucky to get her feet out of the stirrups. She laughed and just stepped off. Luckily Fancy didn't roll much; think she decided the saddle was in the way.
I would think getting after the horse would really help. If it's down already, maybe a few cracks with the reins or crop and a firm NO?
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dtranch
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Posted on Tuesday, Apr 3, 2007 - 2:05 pm:
If I remember right, we had this discussion some time back on another post. We had an Appy filly who used to do this on a regular basis. The last time, I jumped off and went to her neck and held her down for a while. Nothing rough or mean, just kept her from getting up. After that, if I felt her even thinking about it, I would urge forward and scold a little. This has worked fine, except my wife doesn't like to pay attention to the horse when riding with other people, so she did lay down once with her before she could react.
Many horses will give this a thought on the trail with water, or sandy areas, but generally a forward cue takes care of it.
DT
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Member:
sonoita
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Posted on Tuesday, Apr 3, 2007 - 8:05 pm:
I agree with Dennis. But you can not just sit up there and not pay attention.
This happened to me with a group I was so busy laughing at everybody else that my horse DrOpped and rolled and I got soaking wet plus pinned under. Thank goodness it was not deep. Very embarrassed though. Lesson learned
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