At 04:25:08 on 21.01.11, weeclo wrote:
i am just about to start backing my 3yr old warmblood. she is very well behaved for her age follows me like a dog when she is loose over poles in the school. but the minute i put a rope on her and try to do inhand work with her she bolts and lashes out at me. she is generaly well behaved getting led to the field but if some thing spooks her she will just go right over the top of me and nothing calms her down she starts acting like a stallion prancing about and snorting she has no concept of personal space. has any one got any ideas on how to help on this would be greatly appreceated thanx chloe

At 19:20:15 on 22.01.11, JessAndGrenville123 wrote:
Have you tried something like a be-nice headcollar? Also i would maybe try with a really long line so she can spook and move away quite far and you can let some line slip through you hands but still have hold of the end until she calms down. Also i would maybe join up and then put the rope all over her once she has joined up to 'gentle' her to the rope and practice inhand after the trust has been inforced using join up, if it doesn't work first time join up and try again. Rescue remedy is also known to calm horses and ease nerves so maybe try this? Hope this helps

At 14:54:07 on 27.01.11, dixierider wrote:
A "Be Nice" head collar is a VERY good thing to use. It works by putting pressure on key points on the horse. I have used them for years to control everything from silly ponies to 3000 pound draft horses. Just never use it to tie a horse.
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At 23:18:33 on 28.01.11, Chezage wrote:
Sounds like she needs to learn some manners, try to do more work with her inhand, in a safe environment so if she does get loose she can't get hurt, its always difficult to advise someone what to do unless you know the horse and person yourself, but yes you could try the be nice halter, I find a normal rope halter very helpful too, especially the thick ones sometimes used on shires, I have tried the natural horsemanship halters and 12ft rope, they're very useful for bolshy cocky horses, my one horse, a TBxWBlood, is totally different with that on, warmbloods can be monty and some need lots of work so she may settle down once you start the backing process as it'll give her something to think about. Above all stay safe, wear a hat and back protector to work her, a girl on our yard got kicked in the stomach by an unshod 2yo and ruptured her spleen. Good luck, keep us posted.

At 11:25:21 on 29.01.11, HUNNYMUNSTA wrote:
it sounds like she's not ready to be backed yet and you need to work on the basics, and you need to de sensitise her to the ropes and halters and teach her your personal space. i'd advise look at achieveing join up via monty robert build up the relationship fist if she lashes out at you she is fear full and does not respect you. and perhaps parelli methods to friendly games, friendly her with the ropes/ halters and a carrot stick will help advise her of your personal space to keep you safe, once this is achieved and you can catch and lead her safely, and there is no time limit how long it will take, and you can handle her safely and clamly then mayb think about backing. Dont rush your youngster or the consquence will last a life time.

At 17:37:11 on 29.01.11, NMH wrote:
I agree with Hunnymunsta. Time spent on creating a good relationship on the ground now will pay dividends for ever. She needs to look to you as a partner & leader, not as a threat.Personally I'd use Parelli type techniques until you know each other better & she accepts your control, moving her feet & body to your orders rather than to get away/to move you!