Training Horses that Spook, pt.2

http://www.HorseTrainingVideos.com In this video, reining and cutting horse trainer, Larry Trocha covers how to deal with horses that spook.

Topics include:
How to minimize spooking.
How to control your horse.
Spooking phobia fix.

If you like part 2 of this video, please rate it, leave a comment and add it to your favorites.

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Take care,
Larry Trocha

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[jcbi10]

Excellent explanation! I got a mare 4 months ago, she was very calm at the beginning, but there is one trail where she has spooked since she came home. A few days ago she spooked there and bucked, then repeated the same behavior some days later. I want to try your advice on her but she's already on a curb bit, can I apply this using a curb bit? Also if you could provide some advice on what to do when the horse bucks that would be very useful. Thanks.

[ltrocha]

@jcbi10 Yes, you can use this technique with a curb bit too but you must have the horse conditioned to respond.

Actually, this is one of the best ways to prevent a horse from bucking you off.

Good luck,

Larry T.

[Kalipa11]

I am an English rider and my horse is a habitual spooker as you said, he us also a school horse and my problem is that he takes advantage with children to spook and run off cantering and bucking. When I ride him he is the perfect horse so I cannot correct or calm him when I ride because I have no cause. What can I do?? Please help me as fast as you can! Thanks for the video.

[ltrocha]

@Kalipa11, the horse knows when a kid is on him, he can do what he pleases.

Here's how to fix it...

Get a kid who is a really top rider to ride the horse.

BUT... have the kid PRETEND that she is a beginner and doesn't know how to ride.

When the horse starts to misbehave, have the kid take the horse's head away and hold it there while she thumps him good and hard with her inside leg. Maybe even spank him.

Repeat on the other side.

Next day, change kids and repeat the process.

Larry T.

[NaomiWizard]

I've seen your video and i'd try it on my horse, that's a big spooker and it works verry well ! Thank you verry much !

[ltrocha]

@NaomiWizard You are very welcome, Naomi.

I'm glad it worked well for you.

Larry T.

[sassaroo2009]

Hi Larry,

My horse has head on traffic issues with other horses. A big ole dressage horse darn near hit us one day and since that moment, he has had this issue. My trainer has taught me how to keep him safe as he is a horse that needs his mind working all the time. What can I do to get him through this issue so we can enjoy every ride without worry?

[oohcarla]

Am I ok to have her spin on her own then face it? She is such a safe smart Friesian 4 year old mare.

[oohcarla]

Jumps out at her on trail.

[oohcarla]

I guess it's good that my horse spins automatically in a panic vs running away. She will stop n face it too. Only spooks when something

[bayliner4life]

i have a young horse that spooks over water and things like feed bags i make him go by it am i doing the right thing

[bayliner4life]

what are spurs for

[twhboyz]

mr.trocha i just got a twh the other day and she is 9 and was Broke at 7 and the guy i got her from did not ride her for about a year and she will not ride by herself what do i do?

[jcbi10]

@ltrocha Thanks a lot for responding. I will start practicing it.