Horses!!!!!!!!

[bestponymilo]

CountryGirl, I agree with the above posters--give him some time off to grow a little. He'll need some downtime anyways if he's fresh off the track.

The nice thing about STBs is that they're pretty unflappable. They're used to the bit, harness, etc, so popping a saddle on is not big deal. The only thing they're not used to is seeing a person on their back, so go slowly with that. But he should be pretty familiar with voice commands, especially "whoa". Leg cues, you'll have to start from scratch with, but he should direct rein well. He'll probably feel funky for awhile, because he won't have the muscle or balance for carrying someone. Hopefully he's a trotter, the pace isn't especially comfortable LOL

Have fun with him and good luck!


Anywhos...here are my guys--

Leila, coming 3 year old AngloTrakehner mare:
First day I got her--


She was year and half here, I think--




And being a bad mom, I don't have a current pic HAHA

Ouston, 16 year old DWB gelding:





And lastly, Thomas, 23yo TB gelding, AKA The Old Man:







I have to go back in the thread now and see everyone's pictures

 

[ederob]

CountryGirl, I agree with the above posters--give him some time off to grow a little. He'll need some downtime anyways if he's fresh off the track.

The nice thing about STBs is that they're pretty unflappable. They're used to the bit, harness, etc, so popping a saddle on is not big deal. The only thing they're not used to is seeing a person on their back, so go slowly with that. But he should be pretty familiar with voice commands, especially "whoa". Leg cues, you'll have to start from scratch with, but he should direct rein well. He'll probably feel funky for awhile, because he won't have the muscle or balance for carrying someone. Hopefully he's a trotter, the pace isn't especially comfortable LOL

Have fun with him and good luck!


Anywhos...here are my guys--

Leila, coming 3 year old AngloTrakehner mare:
First day I got her--


She was year and half here, I think--




And being a bad mom, I don't have a current pic HAHA

Ouston, 16 year old DWB gelding:





And lastly, Thomas, 23yo TB gelding, AKA The Old Man:







I have to go back in the thread now and see everyone's pictures

Your horses are beautiful!!!

 

[topdycke]

I started doing clicker training with my horse. It was great fun for both of us. You could see his mind at work looking for the specific thing that would get the click. I played go fetch with him using a traffic cone. I'd say "go touch it" and he would walk out touch the cone and come back for the treat. My trainer used it with our lessons also to keep focus.

 

[ederob]

I started doing clicker training with my horse. It was great fun for both of us. You could see his mind at work looking for the specific thing that would get the click. I played go fetch with him using a traffic cone. I'd say "go touch it" and he would walk out touch the cone and come back for the treat. My trainer used it with our lessons also to keep focus.

Cool!!!

 

[chickenoverlord]

Anyone have any tips on how to put my horse on the bit?

 

[CicisBunnyBarn]

Woke up to a beautiful filly!

 

[crowcreek]

Country girl, also agree with other posters about going slow. Doing groundwork will also let you bond. There are several good RFD trainers and books as well. I subscribe to the look at them all and see what works for you instead of following only one. I can name a few if you like or just search natural horsemanship trainers.
Standardbreds are wonderful loyal horses. If he is a trotter then that should be easy. If he is a pacer you should become familiar with gaited horses. You may be able to bring out the trot in him or you could work his pace into a 4 beat gait. Pacing a horse under saddle will creat stifle problems down the line. Not meantion it is horrible bumpy.
Best of luck with him and enjoy!

 

[ederob]

Woke up to a beautiful filly!

Awwwwwwww!!!!!

 

[CicisBunnyBarn]

I know I'm so happy! She was born early and I have a mare who was supposed to be foaling tonite so the farm is full of babies! Lol!

 

[ederob]

I know I'm so happy! She was born early and I have a mare who was supposed to be foaling tonite so the farm is full of babies! Lol!

Tell me when she foals!!!!