horse parade

chelsieledbetter · 06-28-2007, 03:33 PM

the newest addition to my barn is beauty she's a black,2 year old tennessee
walker and she rides beautiful.theres only one problem she's never been with a largeamount of horses and on the 4th of july where going to the horse parade and riding in it with beautys last owner and trainer and his horse
i think she'll do fine but im worried that i'll get on her and she'll be a bucket of nerves.

pvf · 06-28-2007, 03:38 PM

Have her walk next to horses that she knows. Also, if your nervous your going to make her nervous as well.
Good luck.

Appylover · 06-28-2007, 03:40 PM

can you work with her until the 4th? Like with 1 horse then 2 ect? Do you know if her old owners rode her with others? I know she'll do fine.

Luvpaints · 06-28-2007, 03:45 PM

Are you sure you want to bring a 2 yo to a 4th of July Parade to begin with ???? The "not used to being around alot of horses" wouldn't concern me !!! There is alot of noise and commotion at parades, not to mention the parade itself. Thats alot for a 2 y/o to handle ( I would think!!) We will have our mounted unit (Sherrffs Dept) in parades, but we do alot of sensory training with them, and nothing bothers them. If you go, good luck and be safe ... Don't forget boots for your horeses feet, to keep him from sliding on the pavement and falling. We use Old Macs on the mounted unit. Its their "Nikes" when people ask us !!!

DoBeSassy · 06-28-2007, 03:56 PM

I too would be more worried about the noise and people and everything else. You coul dbuy some "B Calm" or other products that are supposed to calm them down. Never tried one myself but it might help

SunnyKS · 06-28-2007, 04:04 PM

If your sure about going (and I would think long and hard) then make sure you "sandwich" your colt between two vetran parade horses with good riders. It would help if she was used to these horses and they were not the bossy kind to start biting and laying ears back. The rules are no matter what they will not leave your side or get more than a few feet from you. Don't be afraid to change your mind if you unload and she too hopped up.

Jadesmygirl · 06-28-2007, 04:22 PM

I don't know..a beginner rider on a very young horse in a new situation sounds very unsafe to me. Could you maybe ride one of the more seasoned parade horses and have the trainer ride the two year old??

ToveroMom · 06-28-2007, 04:45 PM

Have you ever ridden in a parade before? sometimes the most seasoned horse will find an odd thing to lose his mind over.
I would not want to take a baby 2 yo and I have been in many parades.
Maybe borrowing another horse would be a good idea?

Luvpaints · 06-28-2007, 04:49 PM

Me again posting another response.......You need to look at LIABILTY with your horse in this parade. Doing many parades myself with our mounted unit, your horse cannot, in no way, shape or form, 'loose it' He has no escape. The parade route in lined with spectators. The only 'escape' your horse has is over and thru spectators.......trampling them. You need to really reconsider this ......... young horse +new horse + 4th of July parade = accident waiting to happen.

**Applejack** · 06-28-2007, 04:50 PM

For your safety and also the safety of the parade spectators, maybe wait until next year so you can take time to desensitize your new horse, especially if you’re feeling unsure. You certainly want her first experience to a positive one. Where I live the parade horses have several “practices” prior to the parade. They wouldn’t allow someone to just show up on parade day, especially a green 2 year old.

And where are the pictures of this new beauty?

**beth55051** · 06-28-2007, 05:27 PM

Sheesh, I can't even ride my mare in a parade and she's about as desensitized and bomb proof as they come.

Please make sure you have a halter and lead rope on your mare at least so when she looses it you can be ponied. It takes years of training and work to get a horse to where they can put up with all of the commotion that goes with your average parade.

Nothing is worse than an out of control, scared to death horse running through the crowd, stepping on and trampling little kids. Trust me I've seen it happen!

beckyp · 06-28-2007, 05:41 PM

I would be afraid with all the commotion she might be overwhelmed by it all.

Mule Fool · 06-28-2007, 07:37 PM

Frankly, I wouldn't do it either. Being around alot of horses would be the least of your worries. What about clowns in those weird little clown cars and marching bands and all the other craziness. I think it would overwhelming for a baby.

KrisRN2005 · 06-28-2007, 07:53 PM

I have to agree with the majority on this one. Perhaps go to the parade this year but without your horse.
I can only imagine the music, commotion and all around noise your 2 year old would be in the middle of as suggested before perhas you could rethink your decision.
IMO having been involved with a large riding club for years there is always the unexpected that can arise even with the most bomb proof horse and we are just trail riding.

I wouldn't want you or your horse or someone else watching the parade to get hurt should something rattle your horse.

joschrock · 06-28-2007, 08:08 PM

I was kindof in the same situation once.....great horse, but I was nervous about riding in the parade, it was his first. I figured because I was nervous then he would be too.

So, here's a great alternative.................Decorate your beautiful black horse with glittery stars and stripes on her rump, red, white, and blue ribbons in her mane and tail and WALK her (with a patriotic halter and lead) in the parade!!

It would be much safer this way for all. I would bring her and see how she acts around all the others and all the commotion before the parade starts.

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06-28-2007, 03:33 PM
chelsieledbetter Newborn Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12	horse parade the newest addition to my barn is beauty she's a black,2 year old tennessee walker and she rides beautiful.theres only one problem she's never been with a largeamount of horses and on the 4th of july where going to the horse parade and riding in it with beautys last owner and trainer and his horse i think she'll do fine but im worried that i'll get on her and she'll be a bucket of nerves.

06-28-2007, 03:38 PM
pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,779	Have her walk next to horses that she knows. Also, if your nervous your going to make her nervous as well. Good luck. __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses

06-28-2007, 03:40 PM
Appylover Long Yearling Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,233	can you work with her until the 4th? Like with 1 horse then 2 ect? Do you know if her old owners rode her with others? I know she'll do fine. __________________ MerryChristmasandHappyNew Year!!

06-28-2007, 03:45 PM
Luvpaints Yearling Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW Florida Posts: 590	Are you sure you want to bring a 2 yo to a 4th of July Parade to begin with ???? The "not used to being around alot of horses" wouldn't concern me !!! There is alot of noise and commotion at parades, not to mention the parade itself. Thats alot for a 2 y/o to handle ( I would think!!) We will have our mounted unit (Sherrffs Dept) in parades, but we do alot of sensory training with them, and nothing bothers them. If you go, good luck and be safe ... Don't forget boots for your horeses feet, to keep him from sliding on the pavement and falling. We use Old Macs on the mounted unit. Its their "Nikes" when people ask us !!!

06-28-2007, 03:56 PM
DoBeSassy Kid Safe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 5,195	I too would be more worried about the noise and people and everything else. You coul dbuy some "B Calm" or other products that are supposed to calm them down. Never tried one myself but it might help

06-28-2007, 04:04 PM
SunnyKS Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,515	If your sure about going (and I would think long and hard) then make sure you "sandwich" your colt between two vetran parade horses with good riders. It would help if she was used to these horses and they were not the bossy kind to start biting and laying ears back. The rules are no matter what they will not leave your side or get more than a few feet from you. Don't be afraid to change your mind if you unload and she too hopped up.

06-28-2007, 04:22 PM
Jadesmygirl Started Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,543	I don't know..a beginner rider on a very young horse in a new situation sounds very unsafe to me. Could you maybe ride one of the more seasoned parade horses and have the trainer ride the two year old??

06-28-2007, 04:45 PM
ToveroMom Pasture Pet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cleveland TX Posts: 15,767	Have you ever ridden in a parade before? sometimes the most seasoned horse will find an odd thing to lose his mind over. I would not want to take a baby 2 yo and I have been in many parades. Maybe borrowing another horse would be a good idea?

06-28-2007, 04:49 PM
Luvpaints Yearling Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW Florida Posts: 590	Me again posting another response.......You need to look at LIABILTY with your horse in this parade. Doing many parades myself with our mounted unit, your horse cannot, in no way, shape or form, 'loose it' He has no escape. The parade route in lined with spectators. The only 'escape' your horse has is over and thru spectators.......trampling them. You need to really reconsider this ......... young horse +new horse + 4th of July parade = accident waiting to happen.

06-28-2007, 04:50 PM
Applejack Administrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,255	For your safety and also the safety of the parade spectators, maybe wait until next year so you can take time to desensitize your new horse, especially if you’re feeling unsure. You certainly want her first experience to a positive one. Where I live the parade horses have several “practices” prior to the parade. They wouldn’t allow someone to just show up on parade day, especially a green 2 year old. And where are the pictures of this new beauty? __________________ If your dog is fat, you aren't getting enough exercise.

06-28-2007, 05:27 PM
beth55051 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Central Minnesota Posts: 4,870	Sheesh, I can't even ride my mare in a parade and she's about as desensitized and bomb proof as they come. Please make sure you have a halter and lead rope on your mare at least so when she looses it you can be ponied. It takes years of training and work to get a horse to where they can put up with all of the commotion that goes with your average parade. Nothing is worse than an out of control, scared to death horse running through the crowd, stepping on and trampling little kids. Trust me I've seen it happen! __________________ Do not mind anything that anyone tells you about anyone else. Judge everyone and everything for yourself.

06-28-2007, 05:41 PM
beckyp Seasoned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: utica,ky Posts: 4,118	I would be afraid with all the commotion she might be overwhelmed by it all. __________________ If not at home try the barn.

06-28-2007, 07:37 PM
Mule Fool Started Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,283	Frankly, I wouldn't do it either. Being around alot of horses would be the least of your worries. What about clowns in those weird little clown cars and marching bands and all the other craziness. I think it would overwhelming for a baby.

06-28-2007, 07:53 PM
KrisRN2005 Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 679	I have to agree with the majority on this one. Perhaps go to the parade this year but without your horse. I can only imagine the music, commotion and all around noise your 2 year old would be in the middle of as suggested before perhas you could rethink your decision. IMO having been involved with a large riding club for years there is always the unexpected that can arise even with the most bomb proof horse and we are just trail riding. I wouldn't want you or your horse or someone else watching the parade to get hurt should something rattle your horse. __________________ May you always be true to your best friend, today, tomorrow and always ....

06-28-2007, 08:08 PM
joschrock Weanling Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bradley, Illinois Posts: 223	I was kindof in the same situation once.....great horse, but I was nervous about riding in the parade, it was his first. I figured because I was nervous then he would be too. So, here's a great alternative.................Decorate your beautiful black horse with glittery stars and stripes on her rump, red, white, and blue ribbons in her mane and tail and WALK her (with a patriotic halter and lead) in the parade!! It would be much safer this way for all. I would bring her and see how she acts around all the others and all the commotion before the parade starts. __________________ "In Deep Water? Turn to the One who Walked on It" Last edited by joschrock : 06-28-2007 at 10:18 PM.