mandi
Well-Known Member
I have a 10 year old class b mini that was given to us almost 2 years ago. I worked with her a lot and broke her out to ride. She was a dream come true! She could be riden anywhere and do anything you asked of her without hesitation. She never bucked, reared, or did anything at all nasty or mean in anyway. My daughter used to ride her all the time until my son was born almost a year ago. I didnt have the time to deal with two little kids and work our mini. Well, I finally have had some time to go out there and do things with the animals and she is acting like a totally different animal. It's like she has totally changed and I will not let my daughter by her because I feel like she is dangerous. She will pin her ears back and try to bite you while haltering and grooming. If you try to put a saddle or saddle pad on her she acts like she never seen it before and literally jumps through the roof. She will rear up if you try to get a bit in her mouth and if you just walk her she will aim her butt at you and try to kick you. I know that I havent worked with her in awhile but this is a bit exreme! I have been going out and working her when the kids are sleeping everyday and she just keeps acting like this is all new. My husband was leading her around with my daughter on her back and she started to buck and rear like crazy. Thank god, we were wise enough for me to be walking beside my daughter and holding onto her waist just in case. I am just so frustrated and dont know what to do. Any advise would be soo appreciated. I know how great of a mini she could be and has been in the past and I hate to have to think about giving her to someone more skilled at training, but she is not safe for my daughter and to be honest, with how she acts I am started to become afraid of her too. Please help me!!