AboutEmma Dickinson-Gater Expertise Anything about Showing, english style, dress, ringcraft. Difficulties with Arabians, rearing, schooling issues.
Experience I have over 20 years experience in the showring, and have broken and schooled on all my own horses. I have schooled on many horses that have been classed as difficult to handle, or dangerous to ride.
These horses havre gone on to be calm, well mannered, and are successful in showing homes, and as happy hackers.
Education/Credentials BHS stage 1 and 2. Experienced in breaking and schooling young horses.
Question QUESTION: I just bought a horse couple days ago, supposedly well broke, doesn't spook etc.... Well, the day after we brought her home I went to put halter on and lead rope and was just going to walk her around a bit and then tie her and brush her. I tied her to hitchin post(very loosely and pretty long) and she reared up! Scared me ALOT! I don't know what could of caused this behavior, nothing jumped out or scared her. She had just gotten zapped by the electric fence right before that. Now I am scared of this horse and don't know what to do?
Thanks alot!
Ginger
ANSWER: Hi Ginger,
Your horse would have had a shock, and I think you are being a little unfair on her, wouldn't you jump if you got zapped?
Give her time, and talk to her, groom her in the stall, until you are more confident with her. A partnership takes time, and she will be unsettled as she has new owners, probably new surroundings as well.....she will be a little unsure of herself.
Emma xx
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QUESTION: No, I was not even on her when she got shocked. This happened before I even haltered her. I have not rode her yet, because they told me not to for a week or so until she gets familiar with me and area. Couple people told me that a horse rearing for no apparent reason could be a big red flag. I hope it was a one time deal, and it doesn't happen with me on her!
Thanks again!
Ginger
Answer I know you weren't on her.....but you would jump if you got zapped..it hurts! Ignore the peole who are telling you otherwise, and listen to me.....
You and her are both new to this, you aren't sure of her., and she isn't sure of you. Keep talking to her, keep brushing her, sit in her stall and read a book..........just spend time with her!
