Stolen Horse--Man is BACK in jail!

[rodriguezpoultry]

Quick question...

The person I took the lesson with told me to have my horse plant his rear left hoof. But all of the videos I have been watching show the horse planting the right rear. I remember (from YEARS ago) the right rear being the planted hoof. Is that still correct? If so, I need to change the training ASAP.

 

[EweSheep]

Last time I remember is the left foot to be planted in the forward direction it goes to switch sides. I think it still applies today because in the last year's horse show, horses still plant their left foot.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

I'm not trying to be up-surping, but why are they turning them on the right hind?

Just confuzzling...

 

[EweSheep]

Ok I see what you mean, I thought it was for riding.

It is the direction you want to go, is where the leg plants.

When the horse turns right, the right leg plants.

when horse turns left, the left leg plants.

That is my understanding.

 

[verthandi]

Showmanship, off hind is placed. So if you are on the near side, the off side hind is planted. Learning to show quarters will be helpful too. That is what the handler is doing as the judge walks around the horse.

If you have a Goodwill store near you, there is a good chance you will find a long plain jacket for showmanship there.

 

[duckluck]

I agree with both of the above posts...they usually will have you turning the horse away from you when you are on the near side, unless someone really wants to make the pattern tough. If you and the horse are properly schooled you should be able to produce both. The "in vogue" thing usually depends on how people are showing that year and what kind of shows you are showing in. I have seen things change depending upon the year. I don't show AQHA so you'd have to know what people are doing with that breed the year that you show if that is the kind of show you want to do...depends on what the judge judges as well.

 

[duckluck]

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Yes, that's a good plan. Some vets can also mix up a prescription strength thrush remedy as well, which works but it is still a good idea to switch up. I personally like Thrush Buster but thrush can be tough and resistant to "busting"!

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

My horse is a genius!

After working for an hour trying to get him to relearn the turn on his right rear, he finally got it. BAM just like that. He's having issues giving when I move towards him, so I had to push him. Eventually, he tuned out anything I had to push with, so I got a stud (spur) to push him when he stopped giving. A few times of that and he is starting to pick up on it!

He's also started squaring up when I stop and turn towards him! WHOOP!!!

 

[geebs]

For showmanship the horse is just the prop so the attire would be flashy as you are the star..not the horse. You can find lots of nice stuff at the local resale or CL. Trail is also a great idea as it works the horse mentally after all the waiting. Again the most important thing to wear is a smile. I always notice the smiles first. I mark down mentally the ppl that look like it is a chore out there. I also look to see that everyone is dressed from head to toe... something at the neckline and a belt are immediate considerations. You have to start somewhere in a big class. When it comes down to brass tacks for placement when everyone did equal jobs then you go to those considerations. (just food for thought) You plant the foot on the away side of the turn. A well educated horse should be able to perform either direction.... Since you don't know what the pattern is a round education is good. You can work them against a wall or fenceline to encourage not "stepping out". Would love to see a "dry run" of your performance. Isn't the internest great!!!

Another way to encourage a "try" from your horse is to teach him to move his foot as you point to it. This can be taught using an extension of your hand such as a fishing rod with the eyes removed and a verbal cue. You start out touching the foot and eventually remove the extension and use the verbal cue and a finger pointing and eventually you just look and whisper the cue. The horse can be trained to "try" until you say stop. You will be able to put any foot anywhere at anytime.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

The dry run is a bit difficult because the arena is a very small arena. You can't walk then do a trot unless you go in a round.

BUT, hopefully I can get something worked out!

I'd forgotten that "I'm" the star in showmanship, thank you for reminding me! I don't see what's not to smile about...it's MY horse!

I'm hoping he'll do really well, but honestly? If he doesn't bolt I'll be ridiculously proud of him!