I had one mare who pulled and broke MANY halters and leads. I tried the tie blocker type method and she would just continue pulling until she was free. Then, she'd look at me like I was stupid and leave.
Rhonda
> From: dotwgns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [RC] hard headed horses? > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:44:37 -0600 > > While the issue of difficult to tie horses is still going, I have a > question. > Has anyone tried the "Tie Blocker" type method on the horses that insist on > pulling? Did the horse pull tilll they got clear free? How long is the > halter rope you use? > Did the horse get better about standing tied reliably no matter what the > situation was? > > I've known a number of horses that would pull often if they broke free, but > would stand up and quit pulling if nothing broke. I don't remember ever > having a horse that was completely reliable to tie once they learned they > could break stuff. If they didn't break loose a couple of times they would > be good for a while, but you always had to be careful what you tied with and > to. > > We have one now that is not afraid of anything, very bold, just wants her > own way. Curious if the "slide" effect might be useful. My experience > says no, but never too late to find a new way to do something. > > Any comments? > > > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= > > 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!! > > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= >
