Training horses??

How do you train a horse to stop rearing.
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the first thing to do is to stop riding your horse and get help from a prefissional. this is for your own safety. if he rears up and goes over on to you, you could be seriously injuried.

to find a good instructor ask people for recommnedation as i find word off mouth is the best way off finding someone.

also get your horse's teeth, back and tack checked bit aswell as saddle.

hope all goes well

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It takes time, you need to earn the horses trust. Then keep getting back on every time he throws you off. This will show him that you are in control not him. Never let him scare you b/c he knows if you are afraid of him. Trust me, he will settle down over time.

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Bop him on the head when he does it. Or she.. It only takes a few times. They don't like it, so they stop doing it. A rearing horse can be dangerous not just for you but for the horse itself. I have been on one that reared up and flipped over backwards. The quicker you can get him to stop this bad habit the safer you and your horse will be.

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I am a polo groom and train green horses. A horse can't rear when it is going forward. When you feel the horse start to go up kick it forward. Your horses is testing you. Once he realizes that you are not going to put up with his stuff, he will settle in.

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if you have a horse that rears and he has never worn a tie-down now is NOT the time to put one on him. It may scare him and worsen the situation. If you have a horse that rears and you do not know how to correct the problem then you need to seek the help of a professional. There are many reasons a horse will rear, either out of pain, improper or not enough training, frustration or fear. It also may be something that you are causing when you ride. Does your tack fit properly? Has his teeth/mouth been checked? Are you riding with the right kind of bit? These are things that a professional trainer can help you with. You may also want to seek the advice of your veterinarian, as it could be a physical problem with your horses back, neck, or legs. Good luck and get help!

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You can feel when your horse is going to rear, be ready and as he starts to rear push your fist as hard as possible into the center part of his neck right where his main grows out and firmly so no. By doing this he will try to get away from the pressure and return to the ground. By saying no at the same time reaffirms it with a voice command. This is how I train 2 year olds not to rear and it only takes a few lessons.