How To Stop A Runaway Horse

When a horse bolts, most people's first instinct is to pull as hard as they can on the reins

. This only serves to make the horse even more anxious and results in the rider tensing up and becoming more prone to being thrown off. The first thing you should do when your horse runs away with you is to focus on staying on.

Unfortunately many riders panic when their horse bolts and they try various ways to stop the runaway horse. One of these methods is to force the horse into a tight circle, but by doing this you compromise the horse's ability to see where it's going and you risk driving him into an obstacle. Pulling a horse's head to one side when he's bolting will also unbalance the horse which could result in him falling.

Some people grab the reins in one hand and pull with the other in an attempt to force the horse to stop. This is usually unsuccessful because it will cause a lot of pain and discomfort to the horse causing him to gallop even more in an attempt to escape from the pain. Hanging onto the reins in this manner also causes you to tense up and bounce around on your horse putting you at risk of falling.

The first thing you should do if your horse bolts is to concentrate on riding him. If you feel more confident holding the saddle or a neck strap do so but make sure you don't grip tightly as this will make you tense and cause you to bounce with every movement the horse makes. Make sure he can see where he's going by keeping his head straight and concentrate on maintain your rhythm with him. Try to remain calm and focus on what you have to do to remain on your horse rather than try to force him to a stop while you're panicking. Avoid leaning forward so as to avoid a fall if your horse changes direction suddenly or if he stumbles. Focus on your rhythm and balance and remember to breathe!

Begin to squeeze and release the reins with your horse's movement and stride. This technique will gradually bring your horse's attention back to you and he should begin to slow down. Gently lean backwards and continue to squeeze and release the reins until your horse shows signs of slowing down.

Remember that your horse is bolting out of instinct. Horses are prey animals and as such they have a strong fight or flight instinct. When your horse bolts he is in a state of panic and the last thing you should do is to panic as well as your horse will sense your anxiety. The horse isn't intentionally trying to be evil, he is just very scared and it is your job to regain control of the situation as safely and calmly as possible.

by: Josie Amani

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