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
