Lunged him for a couple of minutes then got on. The moment I got on him he started swishing his tail, but other then that we had a pretty good ride at the beginning. He kept stopping at the jog but I got him going again with no problem, tried cantering him and that's when it went all down hill. He kicked out a little, but then moved forward. He stopped for some reason and wouldn't moved up so I whacked him in the butt and that's when he kind of just exploded. He doesn't "buck" he just kicks straight out, multiple times, rapidly. I'm not to worried about losing my seat, but boy does he have some power!
He was just being a complete ass! I didn't do ANYTHING, no feet, no rein but just trying to cluck him forward and he just kept kicking out. His last "buck" was a pretty good actual buck that made me lose my stirrup but I stayed on. After he finished with his tantrum I got off and lunged the SHIT out of him.
I understand this was the Fourth day straight riding him,and actually working. He could have just been tired and crabby. But he needs to understand that is not how we're going to handle things. Or he could be in some kind of pain, I'm giving him Friday and the weekend off to re-coop, and see how he does on Monday. If he's still bucking I'm going to have my Chiropractor check him out.
I'm hoping that he's just a child that gets a new toy and plays with it like crazy for a few days then loses interest. [;
i had the same kind of ride yesterday... frustrating (no bucking or anything) just unsettled. i made all kinds of excuses, and in the end he still got an apple. it sounds like he's going through the tantrum phase - stick with it. the best thing you could've done is get off and make him work (safely).
ReplyDeleteIf that's not usual behavior for him, check your saddle. My horse is Mr. Sissy when it comes to saddle fit - all tight and grumpy if it doesn't fit well, but sweet as can be if his back is comfortable. Do you have a good saddle fitter?
ReplyDeleteNo I don't, but I'll diffidently start searching for one in my area. There was no bucking in my ride yesterday. But there is a equine chiropractor at my barn. I figured I'd have her do him adjust him again sense he's back to being worked. It wouldn't hurt. [:
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