Re: mouthing
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Susan, I'll jump in on the spur issue. Yes, yes, we do use spurs on one or two of our horses, otherwise, they ignore your leg. There was no adverse reaction, just "oh, you REALLY do want me to do something". We have found spurs work better than a crop for negative reactions. And, on the Dentist, ours charges $40. Any teeth removal is additional. He does not tranquilize, but uses a type of 'stallion' halter he devised. The halter has a long rope attached which goes down between the horses front legs and around the belly and back to form a loop in the end, which he tucks in his belt. We feel we have diverted many problems by having him come twice a year. Regards, Bernadine Karns Nottawa Crossing Fjords Marshall, Michigan U.S. A.
Re: mouthing
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (jean gayle) Hi Susan I also just use the shoulder which some oppose quite strongly but it works for me. When I feel a shy coming on, just a touch would stop it. Notice I am mixing up past and present tense. Will soon be in the saddle again and can join this club! >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Jean, > >Interesting comments on the crop. Major was just started under saddle this >spring and throughout the summer and early fall. We had to use a crop to get >his attention because nothing seemed to do it! We use the crop against his >shoulder because if I use it on his rump, he bucks -- not all the time, but >has a couple times, so we try to stick to the taps on his shoulder. This >works most of the time but sometimes he needs more to get off into the canter. >Now that winter is here, we're at a standstill til spring on training, except >for some sleighing if we ever get enough snow. > >I also have wondered if anyone uses spurs with Fjords and what their reaction >might be. I'm anxious to hear from those who ride their Fjords a lot if they >have ever tried them. > >Susan from Minnesota > Jean Gayle --- A Subscriber at Techline
Re: mouthing
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean, Interesting comments on the crop. Major was just started under saddle this spring and throughout the summer and early fall. We had to use a crop to get his attention because nothing seemed to do it! We use the crop against his shoulder because if I use it on his rump, he bucks -- not all the time, but has a couple times, so we try to stick to the taps on his shoulder. This works most of the time but sometimes he needs more to get off into the canter. Now that winter is here, we're at a standstill til spring on training, except for some sleighing if we ever get enough snow. I also have wondered if anyone uses spurs with Fjords and what their reaction might be. I'm anxious to hear from those who ride their Fjords a lot if they have ever tried them. Susan from Minnesota
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (jean gayle) Forgive me for this next remark BUT, I have found the two main interests of the Fjord are, eating and avoiding pain! So, following a big "NO" I use the crop when there is bad behavior. After that a big "NO" does it or a tap of the crop reminds them. Havent you seen a Fjord become a nervous wreck of anticipation when asked to do something repeatedly that he is uncomfortable about? My boy would be in a lather when the instructor came and he knew at the trot that the big "C" ( shhh, canter) was coming. We had to circle and do anything to slow him down as he feared a confrontation and possible pain. When just he and I practiced I would fool him and go right to the canter from the walk. Part of the hyper behavior was the use of the crop to get his attention, the instructor did this I do not like to do that. I find just touching with the crop is sufficient. Jean Gayle By the way, how many people use spurs on the fjord??? Jean Gayle --- A Subscriber at Techline
