I have a 12 yr old who can be very spooky. He is very weary around motorbikes especially and will attempt to bolt with me. When he is like this he becomes very strong and i really have to fight to control him. He also has the tendency to get a bit joggy at the beginning of the ride which i deal with (he does listen when i ask him back for a walk but will keep attempting to jog). I am a small, light weight rider and he knows this, i ride him in a loose ring french link snaffle with a flash. He also will attempt to nap and spin when hacking alone. Can anyone give me some advice on how to get him out of these habits? I have thought about changing his bit into something a little stronger to give me a bit of help when he is being very strong but then i do prefer to keep the snaffle as i don't like harsh bits. What is the Best way to go about controlling a bolt? or preventing a bolt?I am looking for any kind advice on my situation, the motorbikes are a very bad point because as soon as i hear a motorbike i fear he will bolt, which obviously feeds into him and makes him panic more!. I want to get past this issue but don't quite know where to start.Thanks in advance.
02-06-2018, 05:00 PM
Best way to handle a spooky horse?
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