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Post by KoLaTo on Dec 11, 2011 23:30:08 GMT 1
Err gate is usually open so walk thru undoing headcollar and let go just inside but then i have normally got hold of 3 ponies, two in one hand and one in the other, they have far too good manners to push mummy around or even think about buggering off before i'm ready and if one is a bit ansty then a growly 'tut' from mummy reminds them.
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Post by kizi on Dec 12, 2011 3:24:37 GMT 1
Err gate is usually open so walk thru undoing headcollar and let go just inside but then i have normally got hold of 3 ponies, two in one hand and one in the other, they have far too good manners to push mummy around or even think about buggering off before i'm ready and if one is a bit ansty then a growly 'tut' from mummy reminds them. Exactly that ^^ !! But, if I had a new one etc they generally get led alone or with a very quiet one until I know them well. Problem is when I do that I know my animals and if anyone is in a grumpy or a fresh mood I know and I know how to prevent. If there's kids about or helping then we lead them in, turn to face gate and remove halters. Usually have kids release first and leave before I do...In my experience if they are going to kick off there's no totally safe way but the only reason I chose to turn towards gate is to make sure kids can see pony and they don't turn their back to leave until pony has moved off etc |
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Post by domane on Dec 12, 2011 9:52:30 GMT 1
Either really.... he always gets a treat when I remove his halter so he will stand patiently to receive it so there is never any rushing off (but he's a cob so that's WAY too much effort anyway ;D) Same when I get him in... halter goes on and then he gets a treat as a thank you for coming over and standing nicely. But even my TB behaved the same. I've also done it from time to time with my youngsters.... I don't hand-feed much as they do tend to go into mugging mode but they get the occasional treat just to keep them interested... this time MIGHT by the time they get a treat!!  But I've never had any catching or running-off-when-turned-out issues with any of them.... |
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Post by Dragonmaster on Dec 12, 2011 9:54:01 GMT 1
Either of above depending on circumstances. ie how close the other 3 are at the time, how muddy the gateway is, whether I feel like going right into the field.
Most often I lead thro gateway, stand with my back to gate and using the rope turn them to face me before undoing the halter, but it's done right by the gate.
I was taught you always turn the horse to face you before letting it go, for safety and usually follow that rule, however if I happen to have walked them some distance from the gate I may not do that.
Mine are all well mannered in this respect, but if I was dealing with a horse I did not know so well I would always turn it to face me before letting it go. Like Varkie - I like being alive, and unhurt!
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Post by marsayy on Dec 12, 2011 9:56:55 GMT 1
A) Always to shut the gate and stop escapees. Teach nice calm manners no barging, helps teach patience.
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Post by donnalex on Dec 12, 2011 10:08:37 GMT 1
I just let them go without turning them unless we are on a mission to learn some manners. Mostly the gate is open and they make their own way to the gate.
They have already learnt about manners usually.
I dont like turning them round like that towards the gate as I feel they could eaily get cornered against the gate and kick because of that. Having said that they all know each other well and dot have spats. They get ut every day if in so n frisky loopy sessions either.
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Post by shinycob on Dec 12, 2011 10:26:16 GMT 1
With my own two horses who I lead together, I turn back to the gate to shut it then let them go, they stay for a quick kiss and head rub then turn away from me quietly. So a).
But I have had a nasty experience where I did that with a horse that I was unfamiliar with, and he spun away from me in excitement and double barrelled me as he went. So with horses who are a bit more bouncy than my two gents, I tend to walk them further into the field and then turn them about 90deg before calmly taking their headcollars off. For some reason that's less exciting and I've rarely had a horse go bouncing off - I guess because they're away from the bare / muddy bit by the gate and well onto the grass, and I've got more room to move out of the way if I need to.
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Post by BJMM on Dec 12, 2011 10:48:37 GMT 1
With my two I do the same as Yann, unless it's windy, in which case I will turn Jas around towards the gate as she goes a bit dolally in the wind and I don't want to wear her back feet as earrings!! ;D
If putting other people's horses out, I turn them towards the gate. And if there is more than one person turning out we all check to make sure the others are ready before we let them off.
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Post by Lulu on Dec 12, 2011 11:13:43 GMT 1
I always turn mine round to face the gate, shut gate, back them up a few paces (otherwise they lean forward and try to electrocute you against the electric fence LOL) and THEN let them go. Mine all live out anyway so never excited to go back out lol
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2011 12:21:36 GMT 1
If I need to close the gate I have to turn them round. They live out though so don't get excited about being turned out so that's not really an issue for us.
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Post by spanisheyes on Dec 12, 2011 13:36:41 GMT 1
I refuse to handle horses that are ill mannered and a threat to my safety when letting them go so mine are trained to wait for a treat after their headcollars are off. It doesnt matter which way I face them because they dont barge, pull or rush off.
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Post by Teeni on Dec 12, 2011 13:47:02 GMT 1
My girl is in a muzzle and 9 times out of 10 the first to be turned out so i open the gate, unclip leadrope and let her go, she always walks in/off calmly and then i close the gate.
If she is in a silly mood then i take her in and shut the gate.
All the other horses i deal with on the yard would be go in, shut gate, turn horse towards gate and let them go. We have a few skitty ones so i read how they are on the day but always try to keep us both safe.
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Post by tikkatonks on Dec 12, 2011 16:04:35 GMT 1
At the moment usually a) as I lead 2 at a time in the dark and one is a youngster so pretty keen he doesn't get any ideas about naffing off at the gate.
I don't really bother turning back to the gate with horses I know well, that have good manners.
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Post by sazjayp on Dec 12, 2011 16:27:46 GMT 1
I generally turn mine towards the gate - they wait for their headcollar to be taken off. I do it this way after being walloped by an over excited chap who was facing the field and kicked his legs back and to the side in excitement!
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Post by roanmare on Dec 12, 2011 17:38:45 GMT 1
If i'm on my own I turn around to face the gate as I need to shut the gate anyway but if other people are turning out with me I walk into the field to make room for them behind me and don't bother turning around.
My girl is really well mannered at turn out time so don't have to worry about her taking off which ever way I do it
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But I've never had any catching or running-off-when-turned-out issues with any of them....
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