>>>> went on a short trail ride today, short because my girl was not to >>>> interested in following and she wanted to leap down hills or run them. >>>> I didn't let her and it made her angry and she would crow hop or buck. >>>> Neither was that bad because I put the western treed saddle on to ride >>>> and it defiinitly gives you more confidence when riding an >>>> overconfident horse who is green.
How old is she, and how long under saddle? Horses will also rush, buck, etc. if they are uncomfortable. Are you sure the western saddle fits her? There really aren't THAT many western saddles that work on Icelandic's...? A tree that is too long for the horse may poke the loins more dramatically on hills. Runa bucked this weekend (but only on the lunge) when the big endurance stirrups bumped her in the sides and surprised her. She quickly adjusted and regained her composure though, and was fine when ridden. Karen Thomas, NC
