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        <title>Reply to &#8220;How do I stop my horse from bucking?&#8221;</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[You ride with your reins short enough to allow the horse to have freedom of its head but short enough that you can pull on one rein quicky but smoothly. This disengages the horse's hind quarters and he won't be able to buck. Then school him in circles quietly making move his ribcage and shoulders because you have your inside leg cueing him over. Release your leg pressure while keeping his nose bent towards your knee he or she will stop when ready to think and relax. Then allow him to walk forward.

Some horses are actually scared when they pick up toomuch speed. Your horse may lack the balance required. Work slower on increasing and decreasing circles to helpthe horse learn good self carriage. Slow and steady movement with grat control is often overlooked by amateur riders. If your horse can't do an exercise slow he certainly can't do it fast. 

Take your time, relax, enjoy!

LM]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:33:40 -0400</pubDate>
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