AboutStallynrydr Expertise I am able to answer questions about Equine behavior and health issues. I can give educated advice about lameness and stallion management as well as breaking and training tips.
Experience I have been a stallion handler for the last 20 years and I have many years experience showing English and Western horses. I have started and finished some very successful showhorses and have taught students of all ages and levels of riding ability.
Organizations Hooved Humane Rescue, IWRC, CCWR
Publications Practical Pet Care Horse Forums (Moderator), Practical Pet Care Farm Animal Forums (Moderator)
Education/Credentials Degree from UC Davis in Equine Physiology and management and large animal healthcare. Personaized instruction from Hilda Gurney in 1999 on Stallion handling Kurring
Question Hi my name is chris i'm 24 years old. I got a 3 year old qh shes broke but i'm scared to ride her help please
Answer Hello Chris,
Any 3 yr old horse is really still just a baby. They may have learned to carry a rider and accept a bridle and saddle but in my opinion, no 3 yr old is "broke".
A horse needs lots of invested time and many many miles ridden in every condition imaginable, in every situation imaginable before they are matured enough mentally (and physically) to be considered "broke". If you are afraid to ride your horse first, decide exactly what it is that frightens you about mounting up. Once you have pinpointed the thing that makes riding unpleasant for you, look for a way to learn to face that fear and desensitize yourself to it.
Contact a Trainer and set up some lessons, sometimes having a professional handy to observe you as you ride can help build your confidence and possibly give you pointers for future use to help you deal with situations where you aren't supervised.
You don't say what sort of riding experience you have or if you have had something happen to you while riding this horse to cause you to be afraid. If you can give me some more information to go on I may be better able to help you out...
