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While introducing a new horse to our trails, a few years ago, we came to a 
small wooden bridge across a deep little gulch.  It was only about 12 feet 
long, adequately wide, no side rails or any edging of any sort.  Most horses 
walk across it without problems.  This particular horse wasn't going to go, 
or to follow.  So I dismounted, unhooked my rein, and re-hooked it as an 
11-foot lead.  I was well across the bridge when the horse made a mad dash, 
slammed into me, and threw me against a very large and unforgiving tree.  I 
wasn't damaged, except for discomfort, but it taught me a lesson.  There 
must have been a better way to handle that situation.  Eventually, I sent 
the horse back to the seller, as he never learned not to repeat the same 
dangerous behavior each time I encountered a problem.  I had him for a year 
and never made any progress.

Barbara

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sisu West Ranch" <ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 7:33 AM
Subject: [RC] Stream crossings and training


> "...decided to just get off and lead Him thru ..."
>
> One does have to be careful not to get jumped on though. As with many 
> things, I am not completely sure how I prevent that. I think it has 
> something to do with not pulling on the lead while standing in front 
> facing the horse. I do try to keep my arm extended, so the horse is not 
> lined up with me and perhaps I also stand in an area that does not look 
> like the best or safest place to jump.
>
> Before I get to smug, I will remember that sooner or later I will probably 
> misjudge the situation and get jumped on. Oh well, we are involved in an 
> extreme sport.
>
>
> Ed
> Ed & Wendy Hauser
> 2994 Mittower Road
> Victor, MT 59875
>
> (406) 642-9640
>
> ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx
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