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Post by Kelly Marks on Dec 24, 2007 8:09:00 GMT 1
Hi Somebody suggested this for a Listening Post page but you can read it here first! What are your best tips and hints for people since you've been in horses - can be big or small. For instance.......
Have your own back checked at the same time you have your horses checked
If you have a horse with a sensitive nose in the summer a nose net can help but so can 'Hypercal' a homeopathic ointment from Boots.
If ever you think 'I wish I was stronger to deal with this horse' experiment with how gentle you can be you may be surprised......
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Post by shelley2 on Dec 24, 2007 12:31:18 GMT 1
never tell your horse what to do always ask!!
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Post by Furiey on Dec 24, 2007 14:19:27 GMT 1
If you're going to feed a horse bread, toast it first. That way it won't get stuck in their teeth or end up as a ball that could choke them.
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Post by suewhitmore on Dec 24, 2007 14:24:15 GMT 1
When teaching a class lesson of stalllions, ensure you have a jump wing in the school. You will be able to hide behind it when they all bolt down the school in unison. This tip was given to me by Jan Massey of Willowtree Riding Establishement, many years ago, owner and breeder of said stallions, and it has stood me in good stead on many occasions .... ;D
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Post by marianne on Dec 24, 2007 14:59:29 GMT 1
"reward the try" - I was humbled by this little snippet of information! Horses try SO hard to please if only we could see it .... [PS - happy christmas kelly :-) ]
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Post by specialsparkle3 on Dec 24, 2007 15:16:05 GMT 1
If you hold the tail while doing anything to do with a horse's back end /hind legs, it will never kick you. Told to me probably 50 odd years ago and so far------------it's worked Starting to teach a foal manners and leading etc, from day one, will save many needless arguments and possible fights later on, and is the fairest thing to do for both your sakes. Always talk to your horse, and teach it your language. One day, your voice could save it's life.
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Post by sarahfox on Dec 25, 2007 12:42:42 GMT 1
Its your inner self that your horse hears best.You can disguise this by learning about body language,but the best way is to work on the inner self. Most problems to do with the horse are to do with the human- always look to yourself first. Always approach a horse at the wither. The best way to lead a horse is to keep it behind and to the side of you,but do keep your eye on it! The best way to catch a nervous horse is to approach the wither and slide a rope over its neck first. Again,catching a nervous horse: put the headcollar round the neck first,one arm under the neck and the other over,then you can hold the horse whislt you slip the noseband on.( thats for gem!) Always use the smallest signal possible with your horse,they are like people.if you shout all the time they learn to switch off!If you whisper they will strain to hear.
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Post by lolamae on Dec 25, 2007 14:24:33 GMT 1
All the "P's" (sanitized version)
Prior Preparation and Planning Prevents Poor Performance.
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Post by rosemaryhannah on Dec 25, 2007 23:35:15 GMT 1
This is really really small - but I'd kept horses for YEARS before I did it. Get a headlight and you will never again be trying to hold a torch in one hand, and the gate/horse/bucket/broom, wheelbarrow etc in the other.
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Post by Susan on Dec 26, 2007 14:00:43 GMT 1
Remember "Every" time you "Handle" your horse you are "Training " it
That should keep you more aware of what and when you do anything.
When removing and putting rugs on Remember this simple Remove: aways work straps back to front Putting on Front to back That way you dont risk taking it off with legs straps still attached,
When putting bridles together simple rule for different fastenings Studs on the inside Buckles on the outside
Talk to your horse as you approach it, dont sneak up on it.
If a horse can feel a fly land on its back remember how sensitive it really is when you want to say well done.
When putting any rug on, put on higher up neck and then do front straps easier then when under the neck against its chest, then pull back to where you want it, the coat lays correct then as well.
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Post by jes on Dec 26, 2007 18:38:09 GMT 1
Teach your horse to stand whilst you mount and dismount, and make sure you mount and dismount carefully and with respect to the horse.
Take time to teach your horse how to be handled, never assume that he knows how to be led, or how to move over when asked, etc. (It will make your life so much easier, you'll build a bond with your horse and if at livery your YO will be ever so grateful!).
Weigh your horse with a weightape regularly so you know if he's gaining/losing weight and you can adjust his feed acoordingly if needs be.
Don't feed your horse with a competition mix if you're only going to hack twice a week!
Listen to your horse.
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Post by horsiehelen on Dec 27, 2007 13:54:07 GMT 1
Beware of what you bring through the stable door: be it happiness, sadness, stress or carrots.
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Post by Cetan + Molly on Dec 29, 2007 19:37:02 GMT 1
During stressful situations start yawning - this tip has worked really well for me especially with anxious and nervous horses.
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Post by seahorse on Dec 29, 2007 21:15:09 GMT 1
Never pick yours horses feet out with gloves on, without gloves you can feel any heat in the lower leg and most important any heat in the hoof, with you will feel nothing.
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Post by Susan on Dec 29, 2007 23:50:11 GMT 1
Cetan, I never knew that? is that true? How did you come across this tip?
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