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Re: [RC] leading from in front - Barbara McCrary

I carry a crop or a light stick.  If the horse tries to crowd ahead of me or
invade my body space, I give him a smart tap on the pectoral muscles, tell
him "stay back".  After awhile he gets the point, and as a reminder, I carry
the stick in my right hand, along with the lead rope and hold it at chest
level.  He's gotten the point about not "crossing the line" represented by
the stick at chest level on the horizontal.  Like a fence, so to speak.
After awhile, you may not need it at all.  Some horses pick it up fast,
others may need a sharper whack with the stick to reinforce your message.

Barbara

----- Original Message -----
From: "julie fox" <treaster@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 9:21 AM
Subject: [RC] leading from in front


Can anyone suggest how to teach a horse to follow a respectful distance
behind while being led?  I have a very alpha 2-year-old who finally has
learned to lead nicely with her head/neck at my shoulder without dragging me
around.  I'd like to start jogging with her on trails, but they aren't wide
enough for both of us, and it is too hard (for me anyway) to jog behind with
a long rein in each hand without constantly yanking her mouth.

I appreciate any help with this, since eventually I'll want to lead her
down the steep hills anyway.

Thanks,
Cristin



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