Methinks I may have been a bit slack with my horse discipline. Flint has always got quite excited upon reaching the galloping sections of our hack and thrown in a little few bucks whilst waiting for me to give him the 'go!' signal however now he has started doing them mid-gallop as well. At first I thought they were quite amusing (him just having fun and letting off steam) and I managed to sit them pretty well, but that has all changed. Last week, as we reached the gate of a field, I have him a nudge to go into canter and he set off like a greyhound (despite being 17hh). Half way across the field he threw in a huge buck and sent me catapulting off over his head. I landed on my head and did a cartwheel. Now I can't move very well (but gradually getting better). Anyway, I went out again yesterday prepared to be concentrate more and not let him get away with anything. He was impeccable except in canter/gallop where again he threw in bucks (which, if you can't picture it, were like those bucks that an excited horse will do when you turn them out aand they run across the paddock). Luckily I stayed on this time (still aching from the last time!) but I am not really sure how I can stop this behaviour. I tried to keep him in canter and kept my seat in the saddle, rather than adopting a forward position, but that doesn't work.
Flint is 11. I have had him for 2 years and he has only recently started this behaviour. He is mainly stabled in the winter but has occasional turnout including one whole day a week. However he gets ridden nearly every day and is fed on haylage. He seems happy and content and is a perfect gent in every other way. Any ideas or advice gratefully received!!!! Ta everso.
Flint is 11. I have had him for 2 years and he has only recently started this behaviour. He is mainly stabled in the winter but has occasional turnout including one whole day a week. However he gets ridden nearly every day and is fed on haylage. He seems happy and content and is a perfect gent in every other way. Any ideas or advice gratefully received!!!! Ta everso.