Some horses can't be broke

You can't 'win them all..'

EVERY trainer has had at least one horse that would never accept being ridden... If they claim to have never met a horse they couldn't break - then they haven't trained enough horses... When you come across one of these horses - it should become an experience that you learn from and always remember. And a good trainer will admitt they've had one and LOVE to tell the story!

Sarah....

Sarah was a 15.3hh, 3 year old appaloosa mare. The only thing she barely knew how to do when she arrived was lead. Her feet were a mess and she had such set-in grime on her coat - we ended up shaving it...

At the time I had a second 'more experienced' trainer working with me on my farm. Her name Was Michelle. At the time I had just gone through a nasty divorce and was having to work outside the farm to pay off those bills. Michelle was the one mainly in charge of the training - I was riding only 3X per week.

Since Sarah was of just exquiset 'sport' conformation, she was started in the traditional 'English way'. Groundwork, lunging, grounddriving.. she went through it like a champ. Since I was the better at 'bouncing' if I hit the ground - I remained the initial 'backing rider' on all of the training stock...

So up I jumped! Sarah did reasonably well. A touch stubborn - but nothing highly unusual..

The problems arise

About two weeks into riding, Sarah stumbled and I came off... Of course I got right back on and we went on as normal..

****But an idea began to manifest in Sarah's mind***

The next ride, she actually BUCKED! When I didn't come off at first - she got a devilish grin in her eye and proceded to catch 8' of 'air'! I'm not a trained bronc rider - so I sailed off... She was lunged for a while - I got back on.. Again I hit the ground.. She was lunged again - again I hit the ground...

Michelle and I looked at each other. Her saying 'you're not getting back on THAT horse - you'll get HURT!'..

I didn't give up. We hired a teenager who competes in junior rodeo riding steers. He wanted 'practice' so that he could go on to saddle broncs. Three times he came out - numerous times hitting the ground before 8 seconds was up!

Well - this horse had a talent - and she loved the GAME! Michelle contacted the Longhorn rodeo Co. They told us how to train her to be a rodeo bronc and if she did well - she would be in their championship show as a 'new test bronc'. Since rodeo broncs have a very good life - I have no problem selling one there.. but a rodeo bronc must LOVE their work!

Bronc training commenced. Twice a week our steer rider came out.. Sarah had no problems getting him off in 5 seconds. But the Sarah came up with another idea! Why buck, when you can bolt? She ran 'OVER' the 'catch horse' that I was on. She ran into the gates. Out rider had to Bail. We tried one more time out of the stocks - she bolted again.

Well, a rodeo bronc CANNOT be a bolter! This is dangerous to both rider and crowd! Sarah had to find another career...

Some freinds of mine were Native American artisans down in GA. They had always expressed interest in wanting a foal from my champion stallion - but never had the liquid cash. I called them up, told them I had a very nice mare that was 'UNBREAKABLE' and we might work out some deal if they wanted her as a brood...

I ended up getting a $3500 native american custom-made heritage costume for that mare! From what I understand they sent her to a native american 'horse whisperer' and she still remains unridable.

I have talked with people that own her full sister. Only took a year to train that one....

....I guess Some horses are just meant to live as wild horses live..........

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	Some horses can't be broke



	You can't 'win them all..' EVERY trainer has had at least one horse that would never accept being ridden... If they claim to have never met a horse they couldn't break - then they haven't trained enough horses... When you come across one of these horses - it should become an experience that you learn from and always remember. And a good trainer will admitt they've had one and LOVE to tell the story!

	Sarah.... Sarah was a 15.3hh, 3 year old appaloosa mare. The only thing she barely knew how to do when she arrived was lead. Her feet were a mess and she had such set-in grime on her coat - we ended up shaving it... At the time I had a second 'more experienced' trainer working with me on my farm. Her name Was Michelle. At the time I had just gone through a nasty divorce and was having to work outside the farm to pay off those bills. Michelle was the one mainly in charge of the training - I was riding only 3X per week. Since Sarah was of just exquiset 'sport' conformation, she was started in the traditional 'English way'. Groundwork, lunging, grounddriving.. she went through it like a champ. Since I was the better at 'bouncing' if I hit the ground - I remained the initial 'backing rider' on all of the training stock... So up I jumped! Sarah did reasonably well. A touch stubborn - but nothing highly unusual..

	The problems arise About two weeks into riding, Sarah stumbled and I came off... Of course I got right back on and we went on as normal.. **But an idea began to manifest in Sarah's mind* The next ride, she actually BUCKED! When I didn't come off at first - she got a devilish grin in her eye and proceded to catch 8' of 'air'! I'm not a trained bronc rider - so I sailed off... She was lunged for a while - I got back on.. Again I hit the ground.. She was lunged again - again I hit the ground... Michelle and I looked at each other. Her saying 'you're not getting back on THAT horse - you'll get HURT!'.. I didn't give up. We hired a teenager who competes in junior rodeo riding steers. He wanted 'practice' so that he could go on to saddle broncs. Three times he came out - numerous times hitting the ground before 8 seconds was up! Well - this horse had a talent - and she loved the GAME! Michelle contacted the Longhorn rodeo Co. They told us how to train her to be a rodeo bronc and if she did well - she would be in their championship show as a 'new test bronc'. Since rodeo broncs have a very good life - I have no problem selling one there.. but a rodeo bronc must LOVE their work! Bronc training commenced. Twice a week our steer rider came out.. Sarah had no problems getting him off in 5 seconds. But the Sarah came up with another idea! Why buck, when you can bolt? She ran 'OVER' the 'catch horse' that I was on. She ran into the gates. Out rider had to Bail. We tried one more time out of the stocks - she bolted again. Well, a rodeo bronc CANNOT be a bolter! This is dangerous to both rider and crowd! Sarah had to find another career... Some freinds of mine were Native American artisans down in GA. They had always expressed interest in wanting a foal from my champion stallion - but never had the liquid cash. I called them up, told them I had a very nice mare that was 'UNBREAKABLE' and we might work out some deal if they wanted her as a brood... I ended up getting a $3500 native american custom-made heritage costume for that mare! From what I understand they sent her to a native american 'horse whisperer' and she still remains unridable. I have talked with people that own her full sister. Only took a year to train that one.... ....I guess Some horses are just meant to live as wild horses live..........

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