training: horse wants to be first always.

KIMBERLY PRICE (PLOUGH1@ix.netcom.com)
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I'm throwing out this training question in hopes of getting some good
responses for our FAQ's. When I asked this question end of 1995, most
of the answers were in private and they were all very good, but not
saved. Won't some of you help us get these FAQ's together by
responding with some good training knowledge?

Question: Horse wants to always be first when riding with others.
Horse may have a fit and even start bucking if he doesn't get his or
her way. What are some of the training techniques used to break the
horse of this habit?

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It's a tough one, but best thing you can do is find some sympathetic
friends for this one. Go out with one rider, first, and take turns.
Then add another rider. Practice being in the front, middle, and
back. Have the horse separate from the group and meet up later, if
the trail allows it. This is essential, if someone ever gets hurt
and you need to leave to get help.

Is this a general question? You CAN'T be talking about Mystery-
he sure didn't look to me like he cared when I rode with you in
groups, he was well behaved where ever he was!

Karen

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