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Information only.  I didn't really have any time to watch videos between work,
new boarders and getting ready for LBL this weekend so for now I tried what
Ranelle suggested here, just tried warming up to her, advance and retreat.
It has taken close to 2 weeks, daily, but last night she let me drape my arm
over her back.  I have not gone near her head yet.  She does not kick or bite,
just pins her ears but even so, I'd like to keep taking it slow until she is
ready for me to hold her halter.
Thanks again for all the advice and as always, patience does do wonders with
horses.

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Kathy

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From: "Ranelle Rubin" <raneller@xxxxxxx>

> Kathy,
>
> You m ay have to resort to food for awhile, but carrots are better for her
> than alot of grain, don't you think? Slice them up..I buy "horse carrots"
> from my produce guy at 20 cents a pound by the 50 lb sack.
>
> Have you tried to advance slowly and then retreat a step the second she
> starts to back up? Just watch her eye, and move slow. She looks at you as a
> predator right now..If she is in with mom, load your pockets with sliced
> carrots and go in there to be part of their herd..she will warm up..just be
> patient.
>
> Ranelle Rubin
> R.Rubin Consulting

 

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Kathy