MY HORSE RUNS BACK TO HER STALL

©by Gordon Adair

At the age of 48 I have found myself in possession of a 16 year old mare. I rode her twice without any problem. Now she will let me saddle, bridle and mount her, but she refuses to go anywhere. My husband will lead her away while I am riding, but the minute he lets go she runs back to her fenced area.

The safest advice I can give you is to find a trainer or instructor to evaluate her training and your riding.

The two successful rides turning to only bad rides tells me there is a lack of communication and your horse is losing confidence in your ability as a leader. A problem horse is not a good horse to start with. If you want a safe place to start return to ground working her to improve your communication and leadership.

Avoid being led away from your horse's pen you must have the ability to control your horse on your own. Ride in or around your horse's pen so she is comfortable and able to learn. To start your horse in a forward motion step her sideways into a circle. Just continue circling in different directions until your horse starts walking forward. Persistence rules!

There are many books and videos to help people but there is nothing better then professional coaching.

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Gordon Adair is a professional horse trainer and riding instructor with over thirtyty-three years of experience. Gordon's specialty is instructing owners with their horses, the philisophy of teaching and communicating. The ability to teach and communicate can then be used with the owners own discipline and personality. Visit Gordon's web site on the Internet at www.adairmag.com/gordonadair for more informtion.