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Date Posted: 06:39:38 03/19/08 Wed
Author: Andrea
Subject: spooky
In reply to: Donna 's message, "Spooky Friesian" on 04:49:07 03/14/08 Fri

What do you mean "they lied" - you have to kid yourself in thinking that ANY horse will be bombproof - in the end it is a flight animal - right?

I agree though that it is a very scary situation especially if your ideas and dreams were different than from what you got! My guy was a terrifiying handful when we got him - age 4 1/2 years - just imported and gelded - a real powerhouse and it scared the heck out of me thinking that he could do the same with me on top (which he never did, except bolt once and an "annoyance buck" when he thinks it has to go his way....)

But you have to remember that first you have to build up trust AND respect (which might be still an issue after being gelded rather late) and that definitely does NOT come overnight. I own DC now for 2 1/2 years and we still establish bounderies and trust everyday!

I could not be without trail riding, but in the beginning I used to go always with a very reliable and experienced horse so that my DC picked up on that and was being reassured that out there are really not too many "horse eating" bushes, rocks, logs, trees ect. I suggest for you own piece of mind not only to wear a helmet, but perhaps a protective vest and also carry a cell phone on you and inform the barn where you are heading out to - just in case.

Or go for a walk around the property, carry a whip and put on the nose chain for additional control - to put the chain underneath the chin did NOT work in DC case.

Or before riding, put him on the lunge line him for 2 purposes: get the spunk and kicks out of him, loosen him up and use your voice commands for emphasising your aids.

And last get a European (sorry no offense) trainer, because from my experience they have a better understanding of riding and training the somewhat "difficult" Friesian.

Good luck and do not give up!
Andrea

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