Question # 79: My horse spooks at the dumbest things!
A common problem is tree lines. In the outdoor ring where we are now (and have been there little over a year) he has issues... sometimes major issues (rearing, spinning around, and taking off) in the far end because it's lined with trees and nothing is there. According to my instructor (and I believe her, just don't know how to fix it), it's my fault because I have anxiety about riding outside and think about what has happened and what could happen. But the reason I have anxiety is from what he's done! I aslo think he's trying to get out of work. I do my best to relax and keep him busy, but have been having more problems again lately. Riding isn't fun for me like it should be, and I hate that. (Michelle)
Hi Michelle!
Oh yes, tree lines can have monsters just waiting to jump out at them! Whenever I have a horse that is giving me a problem in a particular spot in the arena, I like to... (Click on Question Title above (in blue) to read full answer)
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