Ok so I have this Gypsy Vanner named Missy and she is going to have a baby, but thats not my question. Anyway, when I ride her shes broke just not really trained (like she doesnt buck or anything just doesnt canter, steer, or motivated) but were working on that its just i feel like ive tried everything and she acts like shes not in shape and cant go and, well, she wont go. i need some advice! (sorry if this doesnt explain very well ask if you have any questions) (and no i dont ride her anymore with the baby in her)
I always heard that if you can get them to move on the lungeline they will go much faster under saddle. Like if you get her cantering freely on the lunge line you will have much better luck doing it under saddle. There is this great exercise at Horse & Rider.com. called 'Clinton Anderson's Lunging for Respect'. It changed my relationship with my horse. She was pushy, bossy, and disrespectful. Now she is sweet and respectful and acts like I'm her best friend. I recommend it to everyone. Even if you have a great horse it will make your bond stronger.
The simplest answer is that she is green and does not know what your leg means. A horse that has not been trained to leg aides has no idea what you mean when you use your leg to push them forward. Because drafts are notoriously docile, many of them will simply stand quietly despite your best efforts to kick them forward. Start by simply working on your halt to walk transitions. Sit quietly in the saddle, apply your leg, and if she even takes a step forward halt and reward.
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com If she isn't moving undersaddle then of course she isn't in shape and will not be able to work for long periods of time. Once the foal is weaned you can begin lounging and (if she behaves) taking her out on the trail and walking up/down long hills.
"Acts like she's not in shape"?
Maybe she isn't in shape. How often do you work her, how old is she, what do you do with her, what has she done her whole life, how many months pregnant is she? I will add more advice once you give some more information.
Depending on how far into her pregnancy she is, the fact that she's with foal is probably your problem. Mares who are in shape before they're bred can usually be ridden for a few months with little to no problem, but those who aren't in shape, or worse, have never been in shape, are generally not suitable for anything but the lightest riding during gestation ... either way, now is NOT the right time to worry about making huge progress in ridden work and fitness level. Work on groundwork for a while.
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EDIT: Sorry if I misinterpreted your experience. Your grammar and punctuation [or lack thereof] is usually evident of a less experienced horseperson.
