At 18:04:35 on 03.11.09, Marly wrote:
I have an irish draught x gyspy cob age 4 years old. When I take him to the menage to exercise him, he won't stand still for me while I get on the step on get onto him. What is the best way for me to train him to stand still while i get onto the step?

At 18:11:48 on 03.11.09, Flicka wrote:
Hope this video might help.

At 21:20:30 on 27.12.09, eden wrote:
i was working with a horse she wouldnt stand for u to get on shed walk of 1ce u were on and wouldnt stay standing in an arena lesson. wat worked i had her i a stable and got on in there because she wuldnt stand up id turn her under me as i was getting on tthis was quiet a tight circle and the minit i touched saddle she stoped and walked off when she did this i had her canter the cirle in the stable on both leads pritty soon she lernt that she had to stand or work. also when she did i released all presure on his mouth as for the arena i ended up riding under a rope hakamore it did quite well as the pressure was redirected and most horses will respond to the hakamore alot betta than snaffle

At 09:52:14 on 28.12.09, Holistic Horse Help wrote:
The first thing you need to do is make sure that your horse can stand still when you are not trying to get on him. To test if he is able to do this, take him into the menage with his saddle on, but just his headcollar (not his bridle, as if you need to make any corrections, you don't want to be causing any pain to the sensitive areas of his mouth). Stand facing him, and ask him to stand, as you back away gradually to the end of the lungeline. If he can't achieve this, then that is where to start. If that is no problem, then put the bridle on, and put the mounting block near the fence, so that you can walk him between the fence and the mounting block. Lead him through and make sure he isn't worried by the mounting block. Then teach him to stand between the mounting block and fence as you back away again to the end of the lungeline. Once this is easy, teach him to stand as you step up onto the mounting block and back down again. Gradually progress to lifting a leg as if it was going in the stirrup, and through all the steps you would take towards getting on, making sure at each stage that he is relaxed and happy to stand before you go onto the next stage. It sounds like this might take forever, but it depends on the severity of your horse's issue - it might be achievable in 5 minutes. Whatever it takes, it's worth taking the time - more accidents are caused with horses through them not being safe to get on than through anything else! For help with this, you could get in touch with your local Intelligent Horsemanship Recommended Associate - you can find a link to their details through my website. Hope this helps - let us know how you get on! Sue
http://www.holistichorsehelp.com

At 22:18:35 on 15.01.10, beki dyson wrote:
i had the same prob with a 4 yr old must the age lol we had someone hold him and give him small treats while i mounted and after 2 wks he stood still without treats sometimes we had 2 go back 2 the treats but not very often and its a nice kind way 2 do it frm beki x

At 06:35:37 on 16.01.10, Kingheart wrote:
I am currently working through this issue with my 2.5 yr. old who suddenly decided it's ok to just walk off. I am doing exactly what 'holistic horse help' advises and find it is definately helping get the message across. Patience and persistance will get us past this one!

At 13:07:27 on 16.01.10, pollydoodle wrote:
I was told that I had to be aware of my toe in the stirrup as I got on. It was touching my mare's side and as I got on, it dug in slightly which to her, is a signal to 'go'. Plus, as she had a habit of it, I had to keep leading her to the block, putting my foot in, some weight in the stirrup etc, but not actually getting on. Each time she stood still as I did this, I praised her. Each time she moved, I got down from the block and led her round in a circle, back to the block and start again. It did take a few attempts so give yourself some time. Each time it got less and less. I eventually incorporated getting on/into the saddle and did the same thing. She does move occassionally but only if we are last to mount.. her friends might go without her - shock horror!! Good luck... perserverence and praise.