Posted 2015-09-28 5:19 PM Subject: Horse not running back from 3rd barrel
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I have a horse that runs great between the barrels, but then doesn't want to run back from the 3rd barrel. I've tried spurs, over/under, and a quirt but he just doesn't want to open up on the way back. He does it in any type of arena (chute and end gate). Any suggestions or exercises for getting him to run back?
Posted 2015-09-28 5:31 PM Subject: RE: Horse not running back from 3rd barrel
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Could be a lot of things, allergies, upper respiratory infection, bleeder? Or maybe he's tired, sore or maybe he needs a little more conditioning work. And maybe it is none of these things.
Posted 2015-09-29 5:11 AM Subject: RE: Horse not running back from 3rd barrel
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Posts: 7619 Location: Dubach, LA
He may not know to run out. You don't ask for a hard stop do you? Try breezing him to open him up. Give him a verbal clue before breezing that you can give in the arena - like a whistle. As others have said, he might have a health problem. Wouldn't hurt to see your vet.
Horse not running back from 3rd barrel
