My horse wont stay still?

when i get on my horse she moves right b4 i put my boot in her stirrup i can still get on i have no fear of riding or falling off how can i get her to stop i ride with somone else to and teh other horse does the same thing... Plus the other horse doesnt like to stand still at all how do i fix that 2 she will only stand still when off or had a couple hour ride??????

My horse wont stay still?
First make sure your boot isn't poking her into the shoulder or side as you mount.





If thats not the case, and its not a sore back issue-





She needs a reprimand. She isn't listening, shes giving you the bird and you need to show her you have control over this.





Grab the inside rein and hold it. Place your foot in, horse moves, pull on rein with a quick tug and pop her on the belly with your hand.





Place foot in stirrup again, horse gives you the bird again, reprimand again.





Shouldn't take long ;)
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Reply:Hi, she is just pulling the wool over your eyes, getting away with what she wants! If you can, put her head up against a fence, hold the reins very tight and say WHOA!, before you put your foot in the stirrup. Do not mount until she is still. Once up in the saddle, ask her to back each time. Do this over and over before you allow her to go forward or away from the fence. You're friend needs to do the same thing at the same time. OR, you can hold each horse's head while you mount, and practice over and over before you go to ride. It is not fair to the horse if the other person mounts and goes off, before the other mounts, until your horse learns to stand still. Practice together and practice alone. When you step in the stirrup, and the horse moves, do not mount. Stop and say WHOA! Do not mount until the horse stays grounded, and she will get it. It takes consistancy and patience. It will work. Good luck. :^)


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Reply:my paint(skibbles) short for scribbles....long story, she did the same thing make her turn bring her head 2 her shoulder make her BACK legs move not the front just the back after a few seconds of this she'll stop so you can get on o n if she does it when you put your boot in the stirrup do the same thing this is hard because you have to hop n look like an idiot till she stops then you can just get on lol brandy lions showed me how to do it to skibbles
Reply:Some good answers there. After ruling out any physical/tack issues. Agree, get a mounting block it is much better for your horse.


If she wants to move her feet when you put your boot in the stirrup then make her move them until she is sick of moving and WANTS to stand still, get on and get off again. Make sure you have a halter on over your bridle and be ready to send her in circles. This takes time for the message to sink in sometimes but it is worth the effort.


Have you ever gotten on and done nothing? Suprise her by not asking her to move forward but just to stop and do nothing. She sounds like she is anticipating what will happen next. Try getting on and asking her to back up instead. Mix it up so she will not know what she should do.


I agree that she is not listening to you and a horse that has its mind elsewhere can be unsafe. Work with your friend as the horses sound like they are bonded together so get your friend to ride away (a very short distance to begin with) and you stay where you are and your friend comes back so they realise they won't die if they don't move off together! Good luck and take the time to get this right even if it means a few weeks/months of not going out riding. You may end up being caught in the stirrup and being dragged if she continues.
Reply:Most horses walk off while mounting because of discomfort caused by pulling the tree of the saddle into the withers when you get on from the ground. You need to use a mounting block or some other higher thing to stand on if possible to spare your horse's back and withers from pain. It's also better for your back and knees. I ride in a treeless saddle and none of my horses move an inch when I get on.
Reply:this'll be brief because many people have answered this question. First make sure that she isn't moving because you are commanding her to. If she is just disrespecting you, then turn her sharply back around and then make her walk back to where you began mounting. Do this until she gets bored and quits. She'll most likely give in, but I don't know your horse, so there's not much telling.
Reply:maybe have someone hold her head as you get on or maybe have her checked out by a vet just in case.
Reply:do you use a mounting block? it might help to... she might move because you're leaning on her- many horses are trained to move away from pressure. or your boot could be poking her.
Reply:When you mount have you tried shortening your right rein? Maybe try having someone hold the horse when you get on, and then stroke the horse to let her know that she did a good job standing still. Good luck!
Reply:If it is a habit and you're sure its not pain related then patience is the only cure. I know because i've cured dozens of horses of this, and the reason they get like it in the first place is because the rider doesn't ever ask them to stand still. When you mount, hold the inside rein short. Keep it really short and let the horse go round and round, make sure you're not using any leg or any aids at all, just sit there until he stops. LET GO THE REIN IMMEDIATELY. If he walks off again, take it up short and let him go round and round till he stops, then let go again. You have to have good timing, he must see that you let go WHEN HE STOPS. You are NOT making him stop, you are teaching him that he is not to GO until you say so. The difference is crucial to the lesson. When he stands still for a time you are happy with, maybe 20 seconds is enough at first, dismount. Take a 5 minute break and start again. You can break this habit in one lesson if you have patience. Don't go for a ride that day, just do the standing lesson. After that, make sure you have time for the lesson before every ride. In a week or two, he won't do it anymore. He just needs to be sure what you want him to do.
Reply:everytime she moves a foot forward get off the mounting block and back her up a few steps and continue if she doesnt stop. Also you could get off and turn her in circles by putting pressure on her hip everytime she moves getting on
Reply:ok lets establish first


its ALWAYS RIDER ERROR so you know its something that your doing


it could be the saddle


miss fitting tack


in pain


nervous


you have let it get away with things





if any body disagrees with me you can email me and tell my why on


denikaquigley@yahoo.com.au
Reply:Have somebody hold her everytime while mounting, so she learns not to walk. Once your on, take your sturips out, let out a deep breath, and just sit. Make sure the person is still holding her. By letting her know your not making her go everytime you get on, she will stop walking off.
Reply:I sure hope that when you mount the horse you are not sticking your toe into her side. If so, the horse is trying to get away from your foot. After a while the horse anticipates this action.





If you are not sticking your foot into her side and she still dances around, try pulling one rein shorter. This will prevent her from walking off before you are seated.
Reply:What everyone else has suggested sounds good. Does she have any other problems while being ridden? This could mean a bad back or other injury...possibly even a fear from the past. If you can get a friend to help hold her while you mount. Every time the horse moves, have your friand move her back to the origional staring position so she doesn't fell like she is getting away with anything. I had the same problem with my mare and doning this seemed to work for her! After she learns that you are the boss she should submit. Also, since you won't be pulling her in the mouth or kicking her to repremend her she should lose any fears of you mounting (if she had any to start). Good luck with your horse! I hope I could help!
Reply:Hey Sweetie,


Well I'm sure that I can help you with your problum. All that you need to do when you "Tack" her is to very slowly, patiently, and quietly alow her to get used to her saddle and the feeling of the saddle and you on her back. When a horse begins to get older, she will begin to get a nervus reaction to the saddle. But, that is very easy to get over IF you know what to do and how to do it. When she begins to move just simply retract your boot from the sturrup, and gently lead her back to the original spot.


Love ToriF
Reply:It counts what is wrong. It could be you put to much weight on the one side to fast. The horse was train that way. It is hard to tell. Can not see you get on.


But to see how it feels find a kid. Get on your hand and knees. And have the kid get on your back. And bounce around lean from side to side. Then you will have a idea of what it feels like.


When you start to retrain. Get some one near to help stop her. But do not get on right away. If you keep taking her out in circles she will do circles. If you use backing then she will back. When you want a horse to stand still. That is what you need to do. So stop her right away before she moves. Once a horse start to move they move.


The person is to help only when needed. Then have the person keep moving farther away. Do not make her stand for a long time right away. Tell her she was good. Horse like dogs like to be told when they are good.


No I do not have any ideal how long it will take to retrain or horse. Do not know you or your horse.
Reply:maybe you could try lunging her to get her xtra energy run out. or give a little yank on the rains and say stand or get on her in a stall and teach her that way my mare does that but i just tell her to stand still and she does.



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