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Re: [RC] Stupid Question - Yearling and Bug Spray - sharp penny--- Tamara Taylor <tam319@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: ) but I couldn't keep his head toward me AND spray his back, barrell, rump, etc. Either I had to step to the side, so his head wasn't pointed toward me, OR I had to stretch my arm out into the threatening 'gun' position that was mentioned. Can someone suggest how to work on the rear end of the body?? You don't need to to have his head facing you , just be ready if he decides to move then bump his eyes to you. This is why a 12' line is good to use . You can walk to his side and still have a hold of him with plenty of line to "play " with should he move. Also when he took a step back I would take a step toward him, following him. I have previously taught him that when I step toward him he should take a step away and respect my space. So I was wondering if my following him was actually 'pushing' him away and thus confusing him?? I also teach my horses to respect my personal space which is about the space a hula hoop would be. They are not to come closer unless I've invited them to. I would invite him into your "space" and park him there, then procede to spray. Should he move while spraying then bump his nose toward you and just follow him while spraying. Leave slack in the line but be ready to bump his nose to get two eyes. He'll figure out when it's acceptable to be close to you and when it's not. Clipper and hose advice would be appreciated too! These can be introduced in the same manner that you introduced the fly spray. With the clippers I would have the head down cue firmly intact and be able to rub and touch everywhere on his head and neck with yours hands and the clippers not running. For this I use the portable type clippers so I can follow him all over the pasture if need be with it turned on and not worry about the cord. As for the hose start with spraying the space close to him then his legs then his belly, then the top line, neck and lastly his head (starting with his muzzel) Regards, Penny Tamara Taylor Saskatoon, SK =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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