Horse ducking the first barrel??

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Horse ducking the first barrel?? Moderators: luluwhit, gotothewhip, cindyt, crossspur, ForumAdmin Jump to page :	Last activity 2014-02-24 9:22 AM 5 replies, 3163 views View previous thread :: View next thread
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ready2rodeo Reg. Jan 2009	Posted 2014-02-23 11:31 AM Subject: Horse ducking the first barrel??
Elite Veteran Posts: 831	Is there any fixing this after they start??
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cheryl makofka Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-02-23 11:36 AM Subject: RE: Horse ducking the first barrel??
The Advice Guru Posts: 6419	I would rule out pain first, then go back to the basics, and yes they can be fixed. I would also reflect back and see what I was doing at the events leading up to the barrel, as a subtle cue from the rider can make the horse turn before. You may even have to sacrifice an entry or two and slow down and run perfect.
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BamaCanChaser Reg. Nov 2012	Posted 2014-02-23 3:00 PM Subject: RE: Horse ducking the first barrel??
Expert Posts: 2097 Location: Deep South	Yes it can be fixed. AFTER taking the horse to a great lameness vet first and foremost, having them checked by an equine dentist, being absolutely positive your saddle fits, and seeking a chiro if needed. Then taking them through at shows a little slower, and allowing them to see its no longer painful, once any issues have been resolved.
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bbennington Reg. Nov 2009	Posted 2014-02-24 7:53 AM Subject: RE: Horse ducking the first barrel??
Extreme Veteran Posts: 357	In my experience if it is not a pain issue. Then you fix it with slow work and etc., it will come back at some point wether it is 5 years down the road or 6months. Good luck.
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Firemanswife Reg. May 2013	Posted 2014-02-24 9:19 AM Subject: RE: Horse ducking the first barrel??
Veteran Posts: 220	Do you ride her one or two handed to the first?
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Imharrypotter Reg. Jul 2007	Posted 2014-02-24 9:22 AM Subject: RE: Horse ducking the first barrel??
Elite Veteran Posts: 738 Location: Anywhere my horses are ! Lost in Texas!!!!!	Tequila started ducking the first barrel and it was pain. I dealt with the pain,worked her slowly on the pattern. Now she does not duck the first anymore.
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