This message is from: " Dave McWethy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'd like to add my bit to this. I think forelock leading is a bad idea in general. I keep seeing the word "grab". If you pull too hard you pull the forehead skin away from the skull. It's not a good way to lead a horse that is resisting.
I lead rather frequently in and out of pasture under the chin. All of my horses easily train to do that. I think it feels nice to them, and to me too. If I need to restrain on who is being pushy I can put a finger in the corner of the far side of the mouth, and/or put my second hand on top of the nose, and then go back to just the hand under the chin when the horse goes gently. Try it on yourself - would you like to be led with someone pulling your hair or by a hand under your chin? Dave
