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Discussion on Best Techniques for Different Emergency Situations, Riding
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ajudson1
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Posted on Thursday, Oct 9, 2008 - 8:22 am:
We had a discussion on the Calvalry Stop, one rein, and pulley stop. Got me wondering about when it was best to use which method, or something else.
I have found each horse has a different way of reacting to fearful things, or just acting up from sheer joy.
I have one who will put his head down, give a squeal, and buck.
One who will run away, even with head pulled to knee. Used to be after she did airs above the ground, she is over that now...phew!
One who seems to have a tendency to rear first, then run. (has never done that with me on her, want to keep it that way)
One who will probably do all of the above!
And I am sure there are other escape methods horses use.
Besides the above techniques, does anyone have any other suggestions? The worst, IMO, is the rearing. Of course doing all ground work, riding with contact and awareness will prevent these things from happening, but IF your horse really reacts.....what is best to do?
Of course, kicking feet free of stirrups and bailing off comes to mind, so lets assume we don't want to bite the dust.
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scooter
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Posted on Thursday, Oct 9, 2008 - 3:43 pm:
I think it really depends on the situation. When Hank was a young one he decided he wanted to try rearing...the one rein stop...or in other words disengaging his hind end...when I felt one coming, put an end to that almost immediately, and he never tried again.
Then he decided he had no brakes and would gallop home one day...once again when he was a young one.
The pulley brake stopped him in his tracks.
Bucking is one thing he never really did much, but if I had to choose I think the pulley rein would be it, disengagement could well land you on your side I would think.
So I think the of the one rein stop as more as a preventative before it happens, and the pulley rein for when it's happening.
Of course I brought all this bad behavior on myself...but that's another story.
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ajudson1
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Posted on Thursday, Oct 9, 2008 - 6:20 pm:
Sounds about right.
Now, what to do if the horse is already on 2 legs, waving the front feet? Gem the little bugger, ALWAYS rears when on the lunge line, has never tried it with me on her. I've decided intstead of basic arena work, we go in the woods where she has to think where her feet are, and we are constantly weaving amongst the trees. I know if she gets sticky, or gets out of control, that rear and/or buck could come. Hence my reason for posting these questions, mostly thinking of her antics. She's pretty green, remember most of my training time goes to Tango...when I just want to ride, I have the other 2 to choose from.
I guess she has to stop to rear, so moving the hindquarters over, and head around, would work before the fact.
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scooter
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Posted on Thursday, Oct 9, 2008 - 7:52 pm:
Angie, you know how great I am at lunging! But if I had one that reared I think I would try a chain on her if all else failed.
You are right forward stops rearing. so if she starts balking get her feet going or disengage that hind end before she has a chance to rear. You can usually feel one coming.
Of course all of this is easier said than done, as all things are with horses!
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