PART ONE: Horses and humans communicate very differently!
When something is bothering us, we use our voice to cry, complain, yell or otherwise communicate our issues. Horses do not have this same ability, so when something is bothering them they need to find other ways to get our attention. Physical communication can sometimes be interpreted as “bad behaviour.” We want to challenge everyone out there to avoid blaming the horse for behavioral changes and instead, always assume discomfort first.
We recently had this very opportunity with Titan. Our normally happy-go-lucky, hard-working, albeit sometimes lazy, Friesian Sporthorse had a couple rides recently where out of nowhere he threw an unexpected buck!
If this happens to you, we recommend 1) getting your saddle fit checked by an experienced fitter 2) having a qualified professional check them out. This can be a trainer, veterinarian, or, in our case, a chiropractor.
Stay tuned for Part Two where we discuss what we learned!
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