Re: RC: Handling Pastured Horses

[WSAbg@t-online.de (Wolfgang Schwingenheuer)]

Thiessej@aol.com wrote:

> 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

Hi Jerald and all others,

that exactly what Monty Roberts discribes in his books "The man who listen to
horses" and "Shy Boy". I couldn't believe the simplicity of this method, but then
tried it on my horse Ninja (I own him now for 9 years) - and it works great! But
you have to be awared of all your moves, the way you are acting and watching and
focussing. Don't try to be the big "horse whisperer", just let them know you are
No. 1 and they don't!

Good luck and happy trails,

Wolfgang + Ninja 11 (starting the season this weekend with the first 55 mile
ride)
Germany



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