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Post by stella65 on Mar 19, 2012 13:23:33 GMT
Any tips on stopping a pony leaning in on me i have a sec a 3 yr colt who is feeling spring in the air ( he is going to be gelded soon ) but in the mean time walking out in hand he is being quite naughty and does not respect my space i keep pushing him over but he just leans in all the time makes things hard work  |
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Post by sarahp on Mar 19, 2012 16:18:47 GMT
I hold something in my right hand pointing towards him, assuming you're leading him on his near side, like a key that would be unpleasant to lean on but do no damage, so that if he leans in on you he will lean on that before he reaches you, if you see what I mean. Don't react, just let him lean, get himself poked, and back off. He will get the point in more ways than one!
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Post by stella65 on Mar 19, 2012 19:16:39 GMT
right will try something like that thanks
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Post by CarolineNelson on Mar 19, 2012 19:59:39 GMT
I hold something in my right hand pointing towards him, assuming you're leading him on his near side, like a key that would be unpleasant to lean on but do no damage, so that if he leans in on you he will lean on that before he reaches you, if you see what I mean. Don't react, just let him lean, get himself poked, and back off. He will get the point in more ways than one! Took the words from my fingers! The end of a cane/twig works well too (used on his girth-line) As does a purposeful verbal 'get over/ or 'go over'/ or 'move' over', somewhat bluntly said to him when needed - (which, presumably you do in the stable anyway, so he should know). Then, praise him. All this will help to prepare him well for when he is broken. Make a point of leading him from both sides, too. |
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