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[RC] Paintballing dogs - Karen Everhart

With all this talk about paintballing dogs and other interventions, I have not seen a recent discussion about teaching your horse to charge or attack the dog. 
 
I have always trained my horses to turn towards the attacking/barking dog and with my BIG voice, we have successfully intimidated the animals.  I will even back my horse from the area, but not "turn and leave" as long as the dog is on the offensive.
 
We just took in 3 Mustangs (into our rescue) and for the first time I have horses here who will attempt to kill or injure my dogs.  My other horses would chase, and play-strike, but there was a lessened level of intention compared to these animals. 
 
I'm pretty certain, baring a rider getting in the way (poor balance, yanking on the reins), that any of these 3 small (under 14h) horses could kill just about any dog which chose to approach.
 
PS - yes, my ranch dogs have had to learn to stay out of the 2 pastures the Mustang's currently inhabit.......
 
 
Karen Everhart MEd
Co-founder and Executive Director
Rainbow Meadows Rescue and Retirement, Inc.
Serving the equine companions who have so loyally served us...
www.rainbowmeadowsranch.com
620-725-3402
 
Owner/Operator Horse Calls - Equine Management Solutions
Centered Riding Instructor
Distance Horse Conditioning and Training
www.horsecalls.com
316-648-5082

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