My strategy was to start by riding with one buddy he knew well, and follow at a
distance of 50 to 75 feet. He would pull tons of crap, and when he did, I made
him wait untill they were out of sight, then rode towards them again untill we
got to the 75 foot distance; if he was a terror, we backed off again.
When he was okay with one horse, we tried with another, then started with small
groups.
He lit up my life when, this autumn, we rode drag on an NATRC ride, and he
automatically turned sideways on the trail when I got to the 50 foot point.
He knew his job!
Now I can ride withother horses, pass, follow or turn around and go the other
way; how sweet it is!!! It took many rides, and absolute consistancy, but it worked.
Best of luck to you!
Linda
Gilroy, California