Horse help!!

[meme]

I have always called myself a horse person, because I have always loved horses and had one of my own five years ago. Who would have known that I would end up with my neighbors pony. she is a very temperamental little pony. I decided I would ride her because her old owners never took the time to ride her. She was a very good pony but she did have a few problems. When I tied her to the post she was very pulley and wanting to eat grass the whole time. After I got on her and saddled her up she would go out were I wanted her to go and then stop. I gave a kick but she didnt budge I was forced to get of of her and lead her around instead. As I was leading her around I noticed she started to try and bite me, and she kepted trying to bite me over and over again. Do you guys think that you could help me out.

Thanks

 

[secuono]

I'm thinking she doesn't respect you at all. Try round penning her to get her doing what you want on the ground and then try again mounted. Maybe a whip will also help get your point across.

 

[meme]

I have tried a whip before and she does not even want to move still. We don`t have a round pen right now but I could try taking her around in circles.


Thanks i`ll get back to you

 

[yankee'n'moxie]

Yes, I would say get a lounge line (and you don't really need a round pen) and run her until you see her starting to lick and chew (a sign of submission) and dropping her head. It could take a while... But don't give in, it will only make her more stubborn next time!!

 

[meme]

I have noticed that she has started to drop her head when i ride her witch is a very good sign. She has gotten a lot better about not biting me while lead her around. I was very pleased of this and rewarded her with a big apple. I simply took her back in the pen and took off her halter, I was expecting her to run away after I did this but instead she wanted to follow me back in the pen. I was very happy about these signs of respect. I think I will just keep riding her every day and see how she reacts, and if she starts to show me more signs of respect.

Thanks

 

[GLENMAR]

Sounds like you are getting through to her. Some ponies are just stubborn because they have only been around young children, and no one made them mind.