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Discussion on When to ride new horse
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Cowgrl
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Posted on Monday, Jun 21, 2004 - 2:04 pm:
I generally wait about 4-5 days before starting to ride a new horse or when I change living quarters. This gives the horse time to get used to the surroundings and the feeding schedule so he's a little more relaxed. By the end of the 5th day they're ready to do something so saddle up and enjoy.
My little mustang can be a booger to catch when he feels like it. That's when I take the lunge whip out and make him move around his paddock at a good fast clip. By the third or fourth lap he's ready to come up to me. After I release him he wants to stay with me and follows me everywhere. I guess he realizes that being with me is a good thing because we end each session with a good ear and eye rubbing which he loves. He was dozing off yesterday while I rubbed his eyes.
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