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Re: [RC] spooking + screaming - Diane Trefethen

Donna O'Gara wrote:
As soon as I get around to it I'll start having loud whoa lessons with her.

Don't delay any longer! Putting a good Whoa! on a horse can be a life saver, literally! I have an ex-racehorse and because he was always happy at the trot I got lulled into thinking that teaching the Whoa! could wait. I paid dearly for that mistake.


TEACH your horse to come to a dead stop on the command delivered in a sharp, "I want it now and no nonsense" tone of voice. No gradual dribble down to a walk then stop. A STOP right now! When your mare can stop in 15-20 feet from a gallop, you'll know you've got a really good set of brakes.

Good luck :)


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