Re: RC: Handling Pastured Horses

[Thiessej@aol.com]

Leigh
I totally agree you have to become the boss. The best way I have found to do  
this is put the dominate horse in the round pen and chase him by staying in 
the centre but pushing  him with your eyes focused on his butt. You can use a 
whip but don't hit him just snap it to reinforce your clues that your eyes 
are giving out by their focus.You may have to take some steps to start him 
moving away but after a while it becomes body language and focus. Looking at 
their head your a predator, at their shoulder your a friend and looking at 
their butt your herding them. Thats what the dominate horse does is herd them 
to establish his role. so you put them in confined area and herd them. After 
you learn to herd them with your focus you'll find it works in the pastures 
as well. 

Jerald


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