This message is from: "Sue Harrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >The old "boot'em" > around tactics just don't cut it anymore! I keep telling my students that if > you want to move a fjords quarters around, pretend you are a fly landing on > their side. They notice RIGHT away, whereas, when you push and muscle them, > they want to re-vert to being horsey sumo wrestlers with you, and push INTO > you. The same applies to backing, etc. always ask as lightly as possible. >>
Hi Karen: How does this apply when you are leading a very bossy yearling with a mind of his own? Hubby was out working with Storm tonight and had a chain under his chin (He refuses to budge or else wants to throw his head and go where he wants) without it. They didn't do too badly except Storm would attempt to bow his neck and take off if he could. He also tends to crowd. When standing he takes the leadline or chain ...whatever he can get hold of...into his mouth. If you take off the leadline and attempt to lead him with just the halter he will try to bite...(while refusing to move. )He got his mouth slapped tonight for the open mouth act. ...when "I "attempt to lead.. he .tries to nip and refuses to budge unless I slap him lightly with the leadline and pull...then off we go with him trying to go too fast and get the upper hand. After that, I decided I had better let my husband do the training. We just wonder what is the best approach with this. We have had horses for years but none have acted exactly like this guy. He just does not want to lead without balking and being headstrong...tho much much better to handle since he was gelded in May. At least now he can be controlled. When we finished his little training session, he ran to the barn and in his stall. (There were mosquitots bothering us all) We made over him after and gave him treats. Any suggestions anyone? He does back up well. (: Sue in N. B. (Desert Storms mom}
