This message is from: lewa...@aol.com Hi,
I have read so many suggestions about the situation, but nobody had mention another very simple approach: Don't try to tie the horse or make it otherwise stand still. A horse that doesn't want to stand still will not be standing still by force of one person when there is fear envolved. If your vet is a savy person he/she would lead the horse in very small circles and give the shot while the horse is moving. It will keep the horse somewhat off balance because the neck is bend towards the person leading it and it is therefore next to impossible for the horse to hurt the person or bolt away. You would also avoid the build up of the tension because the horse is still moving which is part of the relaxing part of the deal. It has so far worked for me if somebodyreally doesn't like needles. Good luck Heike Lewandowski Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
