Log in to my account Barrel Horse World
Come on in Folks on-line

Today is

You are logged in as a guest. Logon or register an account to access more features.


Horse not taking right (side) lead. Video attached.

Moderators: luluwhit, gotothewhip, cindyt, crossspur, ForumAdmin
Jump to page : 		Last activity 2014-03-17 10:57 AM
23 replies, 5395 views

View previous thread :: View next thread
   General Discussion -> Barrel Talk
Refresh
 
River
Reg. Oct 2006
Posted 2014-03-15 12:01 AM
Subject: RE: Horse not taking right (side) lead. Video attached.



Extreme Veteran


Posts: 521
500
Location: Lone Star State		Umm, hocks. Ok, I'm going to research this. I know it's fairly common but I've never had a horse with hock issues so would be a new experience to me. I was hoping this was more of a training/riding issue and excited to see those suggestions. I do not like medical mysteries:). I will definitely look into fusing hocks so thanks for steering me in that direction.

I did train him myself, as someone had asked. He's a good horse, had him since he was a weanling. Has never bucked but yes, he did lower his head really low and gather up in video. First time he ever did this I thought he was about to buck but he doesn't. Yes, it's awkward...he either does that or literally bolts into an uncollected fast gallop in right lead.

Edited to say: thanks for the compliment...I'm partial to greys as well.
And I did watch the video posted earlier and bookmarked it!

Edited by River 2014-03-15 12:09 AM
↑ Top ↓ Bottom
Used2B
Reg. Nov 2007
Posted 2014-03-15 9:49 AM
Subject: RE: Horse not taking right (side) lead. Video attached.


I Need a Xanax!


Posts: 2774
20005001001002525
I agree with what everyone else has said on here about possibly being sore but if that's not it I'd try speeding him up. I've rarely ever had a horse that didn't quit crossfiring when I sped them way up. This may not be the most "correct" fix but it has always worked for me. I wouldn't speed him up on that ground though....I'd speed him up in a worked dirt arena and don't go too fast too soon and get his feet tangled up.
↑ Top ↓ Bottom
T-Zip
Reg. Nov 2006
Posted 2014-03-15 10:01 AM
Subject: RE: Horse not taking right (side) lead. Video attached.



BHW Jr. Cougar of the Year


Posts: 14957
50005000200020005001001001001002525
Location: Heart of Texas		My EPM horse couldn't pick up his right lead. If he did, he couldn't couldn't hold it.  
↑ Top ↓ Bottom
jennabraun
Reg. Mar 2014
Posted 2014-03-17 10:57 AM
Subject: RE: Horse not taking right (side) lead. Video attached.


boon


Posts: 4
0
Maybe somebody already mentioned this to you, but sometimes I find working your horse out in the open like that is hard to do. I don't know if you have access to a round pen or small arena, but that might help. I came across a great article by Chris Cox. Search Chris Cox Leading Reasons online and you will find the article. It is an excellent explanation of leads. Good luck!
↑ Top ↓ Bottom
Jump to page :
Jump to forum :
Search this forum
Printer friendly version
E-mail a link to this thread
 
View previous thread :: View next thread

© Copyright 2002- BarrelHorseWorld.com All rights reserved including digital rights

Support - Contact / Log in to my account


Working Truck World Working Horse World Cargo Trailer World Horse Trailer World Roping Horse World
'
Registered to: Barrel Horse World
(Delete all cookies set by this site)
Running MegaBBS ASP Forum Software
© 2002-2026 PD9 Software