In some cases, the breed exhibits deviations in behavior. This is a horse on its hind legs, it can bite, carry or manifest it in some other way. It is important to understand the reasons that lead to this and take the necessary steps to rectify the situation.

Causes

In 2013, the President of Turkmenistan fell off his horse after finishing the competition. The problem that the horse may misbehave has always attracted attention. They are associated with certain habits of these animals.

They usually arise from the fact that the previous owner mistreated the horse. A hereditary tendency towards such habits is very rare. If the horse kicks, there is always a reason. The horse kicks or tries to bite, usually when it is frightened.

Usually, unpleasant situations in the memory of the animal remain as its methods of defensive action against an external attack. In order to change habits, the first step should be to understand the specific reasons why an angry stallion might behave this way.

If you reared up

If you reared up

When there is such a tendency, it is important that the rider is able to determine when she is about to do so.

Before rearing up, the animal always stops, then the hind legs are brought forward a little, under the body, then it is abruptly pushed off by the front legs and makes a sharp and characteristic movement of the head.

If the rider has determined that this is about to happen, it is wise to send the horse forward using a leg or spur to prevent it from falling.

Usually, after making several unsuccessful attempts in a row, she will gradually begin to give up this habit.

In extreme cases, when it is not possible to solve the problem in the usual way, a special part of the horse harness - a cotter pin - can be used.

It is possible that the rider missed the first signs of movement. In this case, it will help if the rider looses the rein to allow the rider to land on the front legs. It will be useful if the rider, during this movement, leaning forward, hugs the horse's neck with his arms.

If it overturns, the rider is in danger of falling from the horse, while it is necessary to free the legs from the stirrups and jump to the side, while not letting go of the rein. As soon as it rises, you need to jump on it and send it forward.

If he does not allow himself to sit down

The reason for this reaction may be that the horse is very young and not used to being saddled. Perhaps she lived in the herd quite recently and perceives the rider with hostility.

Other reasons are also possible. For example, in some cases, the horse is simply ticklish. Another possible reason could be that his back is injured and he is in pain from the rider.

If this happens, it is wrong to use force and force compliance.

If he does not allow himself to sit down

If the animal is shy, it will be reasonable to calm it down, treat it with something tasty. If you do this fixation regularly, it can develop into a conditioned reflex, and behavior towards the person will change.

One of the sources of such a problem may be that the animal simply stagnated. This does not happen so rarely. In this case, it is recommended to start by driving the animal on the lane before sitting on it.

In the latter case, it is recommended to start by letting him move with whatever gait is comfortable, and then gradually teach him to move at a trot or walk.

If he throws off the rider

This can be done in various ways:

  • throwing back;
  • "Goat", jumping in place, keeping the legs straight;
  • jump sharply to the sides;
  • there are several other options.

If the horse is trying to "goat", you need to sharply move forward, lifting its head up. At the slightest weakening of attention, she can try again and, possibly, the person will fall.

In order to fight this kind of habits, she needs to work a lot on the line. Then they lead with their hands. The next step is to walk with a load on the line. Only now can she be taught to ride under the rider.

If not standing still at the request of the rider

When this happens, this, first of all, indicates that it was previously incorrectly worked with. To correct this behavior, you need to educate the appropriate conditioned reflex. It is important that at the command of the rider she calmly stops and waits for the next command.

If not standing still at the request of the rider

One of the ways to work is as follows. First you need to drive it on the lane. As soon as fatigue appears, it is imperative to give her a rest. It is necessary to calm her down with an affectionate conversation. As soon as it stops, you need to feed her something tasty. If you conduct classes with the animal constantly, gradually it will learn to calmly stop at the request of the rider.

If thrown

Here we are talking about a situation when a horse, having encountered an obstacle, makes a sharp turn on the front or hind legs in order to dodge to the side.

If the rider sees that the horse is going to do this, it is necessary to press the reins to the horse from the side where the turn will be made, and on the other - to keep to the side and pull strongly on it. From the side where the horse turns, it is necessary to strengthen the action of the legs.

After giving up further attempts to turn, you need to send the horse forward.

Usually, each particular horse is thrown constantly in only one direction. It is important to prevent the horse from hitting.

If the cause of the accident is fear of a specific obstacle, then it makes sense to drive the horse on the lane, forcing him to overcome the same obstacle several times. When the overcoming has passed without problems, you will need to do the same under the rider.

If the horse is "dragging"

This problem most often has a specific cause. The fact is that if she had a hard rein, the toothless part of the jaw (where the bits are placed) sometimes loses sensitivity. Therefore, she may simply not feel the leash because of this. In fact, in this case, the animal ignores the rider's signals, continuing to move in the same direction, although it can be called differently.

This problem can be solved by helping the animal to restore the sensitivity of this place. To do this, it is enough to keep the horse on a rigid rein as little as possible. Sensitivity should be restored as a result.

Another way of influencing is if every time the pace is slowed down, slightly loosen the leash. This can gradually become a positive incentive for her to stop carrying.

If the horse is "dragging"

If not separated from the general group or formation

This is often due to the fact that she is too much used to the herd and suffers from loneliness.

You can fix the situation by creating an appropriate habit for it. For this, it is necessary to keep it separately for a long time. At this time, it is recommended at first to take her along for a walk. At the same time, she will gradually get used to who is her boss, and will get used to the idea that she must obey his commands.

If it bites

Usually this disadvantage is the result of improper handling of the animal. If he is punished for no reason, mistreated, it can provoke a habit such as a horse bite.

At the same time, situations should be avoided where a person can scare her.

If it is not possible to wean it with soft methods, the horse bit again, you need to start applying punishments. This is done either when she is about to do it, or immediately after.

If "suffered"

So they say, if a mad horse has ceased to obey the rider, switched to a high gait and rushes, not making out the road. In this case, the bit, which should be in the toothless part of the mouth, is firmly gripped by the horse with its teeth. As a rule, we are talking about a nervous breakdown. Even an experienced rider often does not know what to do if the horse has carried it.

If carried

The standard behavior is as follows. When she has carried, you must first release your legs from the stirrups. In this situation, the body should be tilted forward. It is recommended to firmly grip part of the mane with your hands.

It will be effective to have the bits return to the toothless part of the horse's mouth.

This can be achieved in two ways:

  1. Strengthen in the saddle and loosen the reins. The animal expected something different and can weaken the control over the situation from this. By choosing the reins with a jerk, you can again get the opportunity to control.
  2. Pull alternately on the left and right rein. Gradually, the grip will loosen, and the bit will return to its original place.

Next, you need to quickly stop the animal.

How to rid a horse of dangerous habits

You need to work with her, gradually accustoming her to the correct behavior with gentleness and affection. If she tries to bite the rider, it is often a consequence of the cruelty shown to her.

If dangerous incidents are to occur, they should be avoided if possible. If they happen, it is necessary to minimize the risk of adverse consequences and injuries for the fallen person as much as possible.

For example, if a horse rears up, you need to try to prevent him, otherwise a falling horse can cripple the rider.

If she sees that certain actions cannot be done, the habit of doing so will gradually weaken.

Fear of a horse after an accident

It usually occurs after a fall from a horse. It must be borne in mind that there is always a chance that this can happen and you need to be prepared.

If the horse kicks, this can lead to serious consequences for the rider. However, there must be a reason for this to be determined.

On the other hand, any deviation in the behavior of an animal has its own cause. Even if the horse kicks. You need to be able to understand it, find a common language. In some cases, improper behavior of the rider may be the cause. In this case, it is important to correctly determine the cause of what happened and prevent it in the future.

Important! The right attitude will help you overcome your fear of horses.

The ability to understand the horse and establish the right relationship with it is the basis for the gradual elimination of deviations in its behavior. If this is not enough, you will have to work with her to fix the situation. When thinking about how to stop being afraid of horses, you just need to establish a kind of partnership with them and strive to understand them.