How to Stop Bucking in Horses
If a horse did not buck before you owned it you need to figure out what has changed since the horse has been ridden by you. Ask yourself what has changed about its environment health feed its equipment and how your riding may differ from the previous owners.
What Is the Horses Environment?
A change in the amount of time your horse spends in its pasture and stall can cause behavioral problems. Has the amount of time your horse spends outdoors changed? If it is accustomed to being outside most of the time and it is now being stabled more than it is used to it may be expending pentup energy while being ridden. Increasing turn out time will give your horse the opportunity to exercise itself.
Most of us like to feed our horses extras and some horses may get more concentrates than they really need. Your horse may be feeling his oats with more fuel than necessary. Most horses ridden once or twice a week will only need good pasture or highquality hay to stay healthy. Extra feed may mean more energy than it needs for light work. Only horses that are working almost every day might need extras unless
they are hard keepers who have trouble keeping weight on even when idle.
Have your horses teeth checked and consider having it adjusted by a chiropractor. Some horses misbehave under saddle because of body pain. Even hoof or back pain may make your horse act out.
Do You Have the Right Equipment?
Poor saddle fit can cause your horse to misbehave in many different ways and is often overlooked. If your saddle is pinching or concentrating pressure in one area your horses back can become very sensitive and cause it to buck. Be as careful
