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Post by yobswithcobs on Aug 10, 2012 10:58:21 GMT
My yearling had been virtually unhandled previously, and so is very spooky still with everything, but getting better. However when he does spook he has a wee freak out to himself, gets very hyped up and is quite strong for a while after when leading him around.
Ive used a pressure halter previously on strong ponies and it worked wonders, but would it be suitable for yearling?
Also ive heard good things about the richard maxwell halters and the dually halters. Any thoughts?
Thanks
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sarahp
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Post by sarahp on Aug 10, 2012 17:09:57 GMT
I'm a huge fan of using halters as opposed to headcollers - you have so much more control in them. I use ordinary rope ones because I always have, for over 30 years now and so before any of the others were around, so I'm not up in the others - daughter has one which has worked brilliantly on two problem ponies of hers but I don't know which it is. I've heard tell of one with metal studs in the inside of the headpiece though which I personally would never use.
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Post by soljaron on Aug 10, 2012 17:13:01 GMT
I use the 'be nice' halters, so simple to use and really do a great job :-)
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Post by yobswithcobs on Aug 10, 2012 18:48:39 GMT
Thank you both! Have just ordered one  |
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Post by sarahp on Aug 10, 2012 21:35:31 GMT
You do need to know how to use them correctly though - I hope it comes with written instructions or a DVD!
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Post by B_31 on Aug 10, 2012 21:38:03 GMT
I have one from robinsons and tbh i have used it a few times and my youngster has got the message! i didnt use it harshly (i did howver use a long whip when she was extremely naughty) after 2 weeks from being totally unhandled, she can be lead round the field witha rope round her neck, pick both front feet up and now having her mane pulled |
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Post by carrie17491 on Aug 16, 2012 7:47:51 GMT
I, like sarahp, use a plain white welsh halter.
It has pressure and release and my colt was virtually wild when I bought him! He was very timid and used to rear, bolt, bite, you name it he did it and HGers will remember the trouble I had with him earlier this year.
He's now an absolute superstar, leads perfect (still entire) doesn't get strong around mares and is very mannerly (unless he's been in all day - everything is exciting then!!) but at the end of the day I have to remember he is a yearling colt and the world is still very scary and hasn't treated him well.
Good luck!
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