WHY DO GREEN HORSES BUCK?

BY

John O'Leary
Horseman


TOP 12 REASONS

 

  • Girthyness not taken in account enough

  • Because the horse did not respect the breaker or the owner

  • Because "Green on Green don't go"

  • Because the owner thought that riding on the arena was safer than on the trail

  • Because of a lack of proper warm up in the saddling process

  • Because the owner insisted upon mainly walking the horse rather trotting and cantering

  • Because the horse never felt exhaustion during the breaking in process. (especially at the canter)

  • Because the owner jammed the horse up during flatwork and didn't get it forward and free through the front end.

  • Not enough variation in the work. (Too much flat work)

  • A lack in observation of and empathy for the horse by the owner. (Veterinary reasons)

  • Weak riding leading to a lack of respect.

  • Because the horse wasn't broken in well enough

Sorry......12.

 

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