>>>> Yes he is. He has a major bucking problem. It can probably be fixed with time and patience. He had a good month of riding on him before he discovered this 'talent', but as of right now he will try to buck you off as soon as you get on his back. There is no physical reasons for this, no pain as bad saddle fit etc. The key to fix this is staying on
That makes me sad to read. In the first place, I know that he had a bucking problem long before they got him, and I'm sure they knew it - I inquired about getting him about two years ago, and he known to buck then. I wish I'd taken him, but there are sooo many horses that need help. I can't believe that people still think that "riding it out" is the answer. That's so sad, and so simplistic. And if a horse has a bucking problem, the reasons may take many months to unravel - saying he had a "good month of riding" is expecting way too much. And to say that "he discovered this "talent" implies that he somehow enjoys this...most buckers I've met don't seem to enjoy it at all, most in fact seem to worry when they do it, so I'm not sure why anyone would call it a "talent". This horse has a long history now...Horses are much better at forgiving than at forgetting, and I'd bet it will take him a while to forgive, and that he'll never forget. If he were free, I'd probably take him and pay hauling, but I can't pay $2000-3000 plus another $1000-1500 to have him hauled...that's simply rewarding the people who are trying to get their money back and I will no longer do that. Karen Karen Thomas Wingate, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.28/1023 - Release Date: 9/22/2007 1:27 PM
