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Leigh,

My horse Bear and I crossed Swinging Bridge at Tevis this year...I just started walking across and he followed right behind me without hesitation.  It spooked me more than him...at first it didn't move much, then started quivering and giving a few little bounces...I stopped and grabbed the side for just a second, and Bear almost walked right over me...he was totally unphased by it.  If you act confident, the horse will be confident. 

 

Dawn Carrie, Texas

and Bear (keep movin', Mom...you're holding us up!)

 

On 11/27/07, edna leigh libby <redponyfarm@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

A trail riding friend of mine just saw a picture of
the hanging bridge that is crossed during the Tevis
ride. She is curious how one goes about training a
horse to cross a suspension bridge. She doesn't quite
buy my theory: that teams who ride the Tevis have been
so many miles together a horses trust level is enough
when asked to cross.

Thanks in advance for sharing your experience.

Leigh Libby


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