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FlamesGirl · 07-13-2010, 12:47 PM

I don't know any trainer, english or western, who tries to "break" a horse anymore. Whether you follow natural horsemanship or not, good horse people are now doing the ground work involved before introducing saddle/bridle to a horse and making it a pleasant experience, instead of slapping a saddle on and getting the horse to buck it out.

Bucking on a routine ride depends on many factors, but I've rarely seen a horse buck continuously like the broncs do on a "routine ride". Many people consider a kick out a "buck", but I've yet to see a well-trained horse with no medical issues launch a continuous bronco bucking spree.

Azure - Sounds like the horse could have "cold back", if it happens more on cold mornings. Does the back sink slightly when the saddle is being put on or when you mount up?

07-13-2010, 12:47 PM	#123
FlamesGirl Farm Team Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Exp:	I don't know any trainer, english or western, who tries to "break" a horse anymore. Whether you follow natural horsemanship or not, good horse people are now doing the ground work involved before introducing saddle/bridle to a horse and making it a pleasant experience, instead of slapping a saddle on and getting the horse to buck it out. Bucking on a routine ride depends on many factors, but I've rarely seen a horse buck continuously like the broncs do on a "routine ride". Many people consider a kick out a "buck", but I've yet to see a well-trained horse with no medical issues launch a continuous bronco bucking spree. Azure - Sounds like the horse could have "cold back", if it happens more on cold mornings. Does the back sink slightly when the saddle is being put on or when you mount up? Last edited by FlamesGirl; 07-13-2010 at 12:52 PM.