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Putting 'leg on' horses that are skittish, running or gone in the mind like the OTTB, has a positive affect and slows horses down.

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[horseproblems]

Sorry if this repeats. I had said, this Horse was quickly identified as unsound and retired. Sacroiliac Tear. 86% of these Horses (racing) leave the track in some way unsound. We must be vigilant, investigatory, never blaming, empathetic and observant. Always keeping an open mind. Lellaminette, you must look too. Go read here: my website-home page-problems index-veterinary. Regards

[horseproblems]

Having said that, of those that do not have Veterinary issues, 'Le on is completely necessary for many reasons. Correct Dressage, ridding their propensity to not accept leg and so on. What you generate with your leg, you capture in your hands (English discipline) but the stringent athletic pre preparation in the Round Pen prior to athletic demands is highly important and fair too. Regards

[TwilightToxin]

I really need this one for a recent ottb I've gotten permish to exercise and "do whatever" I want with. He does have some stopping issues, but with the way they're trained to stop it isn't surprising. Good thing you talked about leg on, I only rode him once (while focusing on relaxed walks and halts - he's very good at standing), but it was with minimal contact. I'll be riding him sometime later (after ground manners), I'll keep that in mind. =)

[horseproblems]

most kind. Thanks

[zemalexe]

i just became the owner of an ottb in april. i have been doing only natural horsemanship with him. lately he tries to rub me off on trees. it is like he is having a temper tantrum. when he goes through these tantrums we end up going sideways and backward more than anything. this last time we had a perfect ride until the barn was in view and then he ran home. it was the first time he ran away with me. i need to know how to stop the action before it starts.

[horseproblems]

Long story because my 3 disc set goes 4.5 hours on them. Re-mouthing is number one as they are often broken in poorly or ruined later. You need the lateral mouth on these to survive whilst rehabilating them. regards

[ChloeRosie14]

he seems like an honest horse

[KRequestrian]

Brilliant job with him, a bit of patience and understanding goes a long way! I rescue and re-educate ottb's, they are lovely horses to work with, and loads of fun to compete on once you 'click' with them. Thanks for posting this video, I'll have to check out your others! :) x

[wishes4kissez]

How do ask him to put his head down? And do you put both legs on at all times, or? I have never been taught to put my legs on at all unless asking for more speed or asking for bend so I don't want to do it wrong! My horse is one that takes off like a rocket with even slight leg pressure, and then is very hard to slow down again because she will ignore the bit?

[ByzanceStud]

You're doing a great job. I would call you the equine Freud. Well done:)

[leilaminette]

Thanks John. this mare was apparently just too slow but none the less she would have had harsh treatment. The first thing I did with these 2 mares was remouthing and roundyard work. I am just starting the connecting half halt with both my mares however nothing too serious and we'll see how we go from there. thank John I appreciate your help :)

[leilaminette]

Thank you so very much for this video! I have a TB mare 7yo just like him. & she too rides exactly the same. I am so relieved to see this cos I was worried about how I was handling her. I too have been riding her legs on as you say cos that seems to be the only way I get some sort of result from her. We have a long way to go with her but now I know I am on the right track. Keep them coming; they are no end of help to us. :)

[Anrose42]

Thanks for that John

I have no experience in this at all and find it hard to understand.

By leg on do you mean squeeze with my whole legs from hip to ankle, or from hips to knee or from knee to foot?

How do you know if horse is on the bit?