[Mlz23]

Ok I'll try to keep this as short as possible. I recently bought a five year old unraced 17h thoroughbred gelding. I have been riding for 16 years; and work with an experienced trainer as well.
MAIN POINT: This guy is sweet and once he gets going, is perfectly fine. Problem: He reared up very badly today while I was walking him in hand; I saw no real reason why he did. What to do? 2nd Problem: He seems to throw these massive hissy fits the first five minutes of riding; very bad hopping, bucking, and rearing.
When I tried him out mind you, he was an angel. But anyway I'm just wondering if he could be stiff? Growing pains? Saddle not fitting? Because honestly, I'm baffled. He is a NIGHTMARE the first few steps after getting on and even gave my trainer a hard time the other day; but once he got him really going he was ok. Is this just baby stuff or something more?

 

[Mlz23]

Thanks SO much. It could be the saddle fit. There's alot of possible things that could be causing it. Im definately gonna check that out.

 

[Mlz23]

Thank you everyone for the tips and advice. I guess I have to really get after him with this crap. :roll:

 

[Mlz23]

I was say it is purely a case of a young tb being cold backed and testing the boundaries.

I honestly think this is it. Really and truly. Because today I lunged him before my trainer rode him and my trainer said he was excellent.

 

[Mlz23]

Know what sucks? When i TRY to even LUNGE this **** beast he won't lunge. today was horrible i tried to lunge him before my trainer rode him to loosen him up and stuff but he just stood facing me rearing and backing up.