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How to Train a Horse That Bucks
Have a veterinary evaluate the horse. In most cases, a horse that bucks is doing so because he is experiencing pain or soreness. A veterinarian or an equine chiropractor will be able to do a full examination and determine if your horse has a health problem that is causing the bucking issue. Your horse may have back soreness from a poorly fitting saddle or may simply be out of balance.
Do groundwork with your horse instead of riding. Many times, horses buck because they were trained too fast without giving their bodies and minds time to mature and grasp the concepts being taught them. Lunging or working your horse in the round pen will take him back to the basics and will help you teach the fundamentals. This has the added benefit of strengthening your horse's muscles and helping him gain the needed balance.
Check all of your riding aids. If you are kicking your horse to move forward while simultaneously pulling back on her mouth, it is likely that she will become frustrated at your mixed signals. When a horse feels she has nowhere to go, she often panics, and her first response can be bucking, rearing or bolting. Most behavioral problems in horses are caused by poor riding or a lack of training.
Desensitize your horse to the sensation of being touched. Sometimes a horse will buck because he is sensitive to the feeling of your legs or the saddle. To desensitize your horse, brush him all over with your hand. Rub your saddle pad all over the horse and squeeze under his belly to mimic the feeling of your girth or cinch. Use a variety of materials to desensitize your horse to the feeling of many different items that could come in contact with him while riding.
How to Train a Horse That Bucks
Training a horse with a bucking problem can be a very frustrating experience. Horses that buck are dangerous to their riders, who can end up falling and injuring themselves. Almost every horse that bucks has a specific reason for doing so, and an experienced trainer should be able to determine what that reason is. Determining why your horse bucks and what triggers him to buck will help you solve the problem as quickly as possible.