How can i make my horse more responsive?
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I've just bought a 15.2hh ex racehorse. She has a good topline ect although she can be quite strong and not responsive against the bit when it comes to jumping and hacking ect. I don't want to change her bit as I prefer horses to be taught in snaffles furthermore I don't want to add martingales ect. Is there any training aids that would help me get my horse more responsive?
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Answer:
Try and take the emphasis off your hands and use your legs and seat to control her. Keep your hands very still but strong so if she pulls she cant pull you forewards. Keep her interested and dont let her bet bored as she is an x race horse she will easily. Do lots of circles, serpentines and figures of eight. Do stuff thats fun for her too like bending poles and trotting poles. Use a 3m pole out from the fence to make her think so she has to stride over the pole and then jump the fence. Also trot her into the fences. Do lots of transitions to get her to listen to you. Especially trot-halt-trot and trot-walk for 3 strides-trot. If she doesnt listen the first time just keep repeating it until she does listen. Dont get frustrated as that will only make it worse. Things wownt change over night and it will take time for her to learn to listen. Good luck.
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Use your legs, and take pressure off the bit and reins. Keep your heels down, and keep your seat. Remember also to use commands and if the horse is not responding stop her, and back her up. Mares are more likely to not be responsive and more challenging due to their hard handedness, I prefer mares because of this they make you stronger riders. So if you keep these things in mind it will definitely help you and your riding experience.
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