This message is from: katesei...@aol.com I took a different approach with the best pony ever, who has also perfected the trot and graze technique. Our trails at my last barn were narrow, and basically a non-stop buffet. We spent one ride with a riding crop and every time he made a grab, I snapped his neck. It took about 8 pops, one "you have got to be kidding me" buck, and the ordeal was over. Now that I am more enlightened, when he tries to eat and overpower my suggestion that he not, then we stop and turn circles on the hindquarters. At my last barn, the trails were too narrow for the hindquarter trick, but it works well when riding in open land. Miss Della (whom we lovingly call Fatty Fatty Boom Boom) looks longingly, and will ease over for a bit, but is just agreeable about being told no. Much more so since we did some round pen work where she also tried to graze at the trot and I can get after her better without worrying about bucking. And oh, those tent caterpillars!!! We had a horrible, horrible month with them EVERYWHERE, and in EVERYTHING. I hate them and nothing helped. This year I will watch for the signs when the lay their eggs and try and destroy them before next springs hatching. Kate with the Joe, Della and Hanna **************Limited Time Offers: Save big on popular laptops at Dell (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221354145x1201369495/aol?redir=http:%2F %2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215221161%3B37268813%3By)
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