Comments on: Question of the Week: Grazing During Trail Rides

By: Samwise

Samwise — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:40:09 +0000

These are great tips! I’ve had a lot of trouble with that.

By: brian

brian — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 08:06:30 +0000

ive had to deal with this quite bit. I dont use a bit so it makes it a little more of a pain to deal with.so when my horse grabs grass i make him work turn circles back up run trot stuf like that.sometimes when hes really being a goober about it i give him a butt smack.but you know i cant blame him grass is like chocolate to a horse. I dont take it very serious its part of ridin the range!

By: J

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:12:26 +0000

When my horse reaches down to get snacks on a ride, just pulling on one rein works really well, and he seems to get the point after just a few times. I think letting your horse nibble while you are stopped on a ride depends on the horse. If I let my horse sit and eat all he wants during breaks, then he thinks it is still ok to eat on the go. As a general rule, I don’t let my horse eat with a bit in his mouth. If we take a break and I take his bridle off so he just has a halter, then he can snack until I put his bridle back on.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:52:07 +0000

I have to admit I don’t really mind if my horse enjoys a few quick mouthfuls of grass while we’re stopped. This is especially trus during the spring, when the grass we encounter on hacks is often more lush than what’s in his pasture. When we’re moving, I usually just keep him too busy to think about eating.

By: Galadriel

Galadriel — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:21:19 +0000

I’ve been considering an overcheck. Or if I’m in a western saddle I’ll wrap the reins around the horn.

By: Horselover

Horselover — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:52:17 +0000

Thanks for the tips. Snacking on some grass can make your horse really sick.

By: Pkl

Pkl — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 05:54:55 +0000

Hopefully I will remember this article when my guy deceides “oh, that looks good, I think I will it”

By: Jill

Jill — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:12:45 +0000

Great article with warmer weather headed our way.

By: Grey

Grey — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:49:38 +0000

Ugh, I worked at a trail riding barn that had a pony that would nearly dislocate your shoulders because he’d yank so hard to get at the vegetation. Wasn’t like he was starving either, he was the fattest one they had!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:54:25 +0000

This article is very timely, with trail riding season just around the corner. I’ll have to try this method. Thanks!