How to Stop Rearing in Horses
Any punishment that includes hitting yelling yanking on the lead throwing your arms in the air or waving a whip may make things worse. Punishment rarely works
to extinguish any behavior problem.
Get Professional Help
If youre a beginner or even an intermediate rider youll be safer if you get help from a professional trainer.
Ask for references and check them out. Are the horses that come from this trainer well mannered from the ground and under saddle or in harness? Are the owners happy with the results and successful with their horses whether theyre pleasure or performance oriented? Some trainers wont want to work with a horse that rears.
Should You Buy or Keep a Horse That Rears?
If youre considering purchasing a horse and it rears while youre watching it being ridden or trying it out dont buy it. No matter how appealing the horse is otherwise consider rearing to be a dealbreaker. If you own a horse that rears come to grips with the possibility that it isnt the right horse for you.
