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Re: [RC] OT-spray bottle problem - Carol Suggs

Christina:  Some horses just never get over that sound or the sprinkling on
their skin.  I have a couple that although they will tolerate it they don't
really like it.  I found a hand held garden sprayer that you pump up and
spray.  It doesn't make the noise of a traditional sprayer and it sends out
a steady gentle spray.  The horses seem to stand still for it and it doesn't
seem to bother them as much.  It also takes less time for me to spray them
with this garden spray than it does with a traditional spray bottle.

Both of the "Eds" have good suggestions also regarding desensitization in
recents posts.

Be careful and you might want to untie your horse and just drape the lead
rope over your arm so that the horse doesn't pull back if he is frightened
of the sprayer.  For any of this sort of stuff I suggest using at least a 12
foot lead and be in a good working area, where the horse isn't going to bang
into something or hurt someone else if he gets startled.

If they only knew the sprayer is a good thing!

Good Luck.

Carol-Mariposa


----- Original Message -----
From: "Christina McCarthy" <christina_mccarthy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 4:15 AM
Subject: [RC] OT-spray bottle problem



Need advice.  Have a horse at the barn that is totally freaked out by the
sight and sound of a spray bottle.  He will back up without regard to
anything or whatever is behind him.  He will also rear.  How do you
desensitize a horse who behaves like this?  I am not familure with his

past,

any input is greatly appreciated.
Thanks and regards,
Chris



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