By HOLYCOW - 23/01/2010 01:01 - Canada
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Ok, my horse is a freaking rescue horse. He panics at the drop of a pin, I rescued him just a month ago from near death because of all the abuse he's been through. I'm currenty rehabilitating him and helping him through this rough patch.
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I hope ur ok
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It's a good thing that we don't ride giant spiders. With twice the legs, a lot more people would be getting kicked.
STFU @29 :D fyl OP
yea I'm arachnophobic too. and my friends make fun of me because I'm a guy and guys r supposed to be manly and shit
ohh god , thats hilariouus . but im sorrry , thaat must have reallly huurt .
Hope u r ok, i had a big Oldenburg and i got too close to his friend while riding in the pasture, he ran over and tried to kick my horse but got me, havent had feeling in my lower shin in 4 years, still ride tho. :)
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As a professional equestrian, I feel I have the knowledge to suggest you take the time to train and desensitize your horse. If all it takes is for someone to scream to cause your horse to spook bad enough to kick or strike out, you've got a very green and/or traumatized horse. If you were flailing around in panic, this would be more rasonable, but just screaming shouldn't spook your horse to act out so dramatically. I would expect a jump off to the side, maybe even bolt if he or she is young, but to kick out at you proves that you need to work with your horse a little and develop it's confidence considerably. How do you expect your horse to tolerate the everyday occurances if he/she panics simply by any loud noise? If you ever plan to show, trail ride, ride off your property, or let anyone else (besides an accredited trainer) ride this individual, please desensitize and train your horse for the safety of your horse, yourself, and anyone else around.
Oof. Getting kicked by a horse is not a good thing. I would know. I got kicked by a really pissed off horse before, and trust me it wasn't a great experience.