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[RC] Rarey and other method to lay 'em down - Ridecamp GuestPlease Reply to: Ray O'Donohue rno2m@xxxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== I did accidently roll mine down once;haven't done it on purpose;probably should.Here is what one guy sent me describing the method: "...I thought I would pass on to you what I know about laying a horse down as I have done it and done it on the first try and then proceeded to shoot from behind him. I do not use this technique for cavalry reenacting but I was taught how to do this by an experienced horseman and wanted to see if I could do it. My horse is a Tenn Walker and a little high strung on occasion. I simply took the horse out into the field and stood him in one spot. Until you have mastered the art you need to start by placing a rope around the horse's back and let it hang under the belly with a slip knot. Standing on the left of the horse, you then lift the left front leg and place it in the rope to hold the foot secure. This now secures the left leg from going anywhere. Once the horse becomes use to this procedure you can normally just lift the leg by hand and drop the horse. But to start with I would use this method as it is very exhausting to hold the leg up while the horse may be trying to move about. With the horse now standing on three legs, you slowly pull the right rein forcing the horses head towards the off-side (right). What will happen is that the horse will slowly sink to the ground landing on his left shoulder. It is very important once the horse is on the ground to keep tension the right rein....even holding the head up slightly. A horse needs to throw his head in order to stand. By keeping the head slightly off the ground he can not get up. When you want the horse to get up you simply let the rein go and he will scramble to his feet.....immediately pull the safety knot releasing the leg. Once you have mastered this technique it is possible to ride up at a gallop, dismount, lift the left leg and pull on the right rein, drooping the horse in just a matter of seconds. Make sure that there are no boulders/ rocks and such where you intend to drop the horse.". =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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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