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Posts: 69
From:Cidra, Puerto Rico
Registered: Feb 2004

posted 03-09-2004 10:00 AM         

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Hi everyone.

This sunday I went to an obedience and agility trial (dogs). At the end they had the annual horse/dog relay. For those of u who dont know what it is this is how it work: On the inside is an agility course, outside are the jumps. the horse starts jumping when the horse passes the finish line the dog starts his course, fastest time wins.

My question is, why are the horses so high strung? when they were led out to start their warm up they were crow hoping and kicking and just acting really bad. Why are they so nervous?

I have started jumping classes (no jumping yet, still working on movement) and if the horses are going to be this high strung im not sure i want to. I have always ridden Paso Finos and even the ones with the most brio would still obey an experienced rider. Oh yeah, and the whole movement on those horses has been really hard for me since with pasos you barely move because of their paces. Please help, thanks!!

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From:Columbus, Tx ,USA
Registered: Dec 2003

posted 03-10-2004 09:18 AM         

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Soudns liek poor handlers, and nerves. They have to have high energy levels to compete in strenous activities, but that shouldn't account for their poor behavior.

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From:Columbia, SC, USA
Registered: Dec 2003

posted 03-17-2004 02:58 PM         

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It might depend on the breed. Some breeds are more high strung than others.

Some just get carried away with excitement. I know my horse (QH) is the calmest, most well mannered horse until it is time to run and then he gets really excited and does little mini-bucks and kicks and swings his head around. I don't mind b/c it is not really that he is acting bad but instead acting happy/excited.

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