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Post by huskiesnhorses on Aug 22, 2006 14:19:37 GMT -5
Geez, it really took him very little time to teach you how to lead...smart horse!
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Post by schwung on Aug 22, 2006 14:20:25 GMT -5
Very funny Valerie!
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Post by schwung on Aug 22, 2006 14:27:04 GMT -5
Here are a few more that Mike took while I was busy with the farrier. He's more than a little enamored with the little guy. See my new baby teeth? Aren't they neat? Here I am doing my camel impression: And watch what I can do with my new teeth! (Note: While he would like you to think he is responsible for the damage on the fence, the honors go to Honeycutt and BJ (former SAFE horse adopted out last year) Aww, could anything as sweet as this ever do anything wrong?
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Post by safehorses on Aug 22, 2006 14:28:15 GMT -5
He's so ADORABLE!!! ;D
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Post by Whiskey Brat on Aug 22, 2006 14:30:21 GMT -5
I am curious... how many foals has this person halterbroke before?
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Post by schwung on Aug 22, 2006 14:34:22 GMT -5
"This person" would be me and I have halterbroke one other foal. I don't claim to be an expert by any means!
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Post by Whiskey Brat on Aug 22, 2006 14:36:35 GMT -5
I'm sorry schwung, that video just made me a little upset is all. I've halterbroke 14 foals so far and not one has ever pulled like that. How old is the little guy? It is very easy to injure their necks by pulling on them like that at that young of an age. I have one weanling left this year to halterbreak and we will have it on video online if anyone wants to check it out. I am going to do it step by step in the video. There is a little trick I like to do before ever putting the halter on them - if you do it right, they will be so light to pressure it will amaze you. I'm not trying to be rude or snippy - I just see videos like that and think to myself, there is a much better way!!!
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Post by Whiskey Brat on Aug 22, 2006 14:41:07 GMT -5
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Post by schwung on Aug 22, 2006 14:42:56 GMT -5
I was not by any means pulling hard...I was releasing after every little tug but gradually increasing the pressure until I got any small give forward. I really don't think I was pulling any near hard enough to hurt his neck. That is one way I was taught to do it, although I prefer the butt rope method, but as I said, that seemed to be stressing him out more than if I was in front of him where he could see me. He is two weeks old on Thursday. What you saw on video was the whole of it, 10 minutes tops. That said, I would love to see the video of your method once you have it up, I am always open to learning new things and I know pdevlieg is also working on halter-breaking and would love some pointers.
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Post by shireluver on Aug 22, 2006 14:48:45 GMT -5
Schwung, I think you are doing great! ;D I really hate the butt rope method just because I always feel like I need another hand.
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Post by Tina on Aug 22, 2006 14:51:47 GMT -5
Jamie, that baby is a cutie! I do have to say, I have never halter broke a baby horse (yet) , but i was thoroly amazed yesterday when i went to Whiskeybrats house yesterday and took these pictures. Aimee calls me and telles me all the progress that the weanlings are making. and she told me that she already started halter breaking Ace. so i had to go see for myself, as he is a little bugger sometimes and i didnt beleive her..lol She waslked right in, haltered him up and didnt put any pressure on him. Let him take his time to get used to things. i was very shocked at what she has done. She really takes her time with these guys. She decided to walk him out of the barn, and he was a champ. he did great! I will be the one taping her halter breaking cowgirl. we will try and get that done asap. anywho, that is my feeling on things. Seems like you have the concept down, but maybe let the little guy take his time. ;D
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Post by foxyfrosty on Aug 22, 2006 14:56:37 GMT -5
Halter breaking is like....well....everyone has their own opinions. You know this foal more than anyone. Do what you feel is right. He looks fantastic btw Schwung. and thats my 02. cents on that. ROFL! hmmmmm
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Post by schwung on Aug 22, 2006 14:58:57 GMT -5
Well, here's my opinion on doing it sooner rather than later. I would rather have any baby on my farm halter broke as soon as possible. For one, in case of emergencies. What if something happens and I have to get them down to Pilchuck, and I can't get the baby to follow mom or in the trailer? To me, I want to know I can get the foal wherever I need to with or without mom. Secondly, its a safety issue. He's just going to get bigger, and while yes, I agree that if you take your time you can make it so it is the least stressful as possible, it is always possible (and in my mind probable) that you will run into at least some minor resistances. I would rather be dealing with an 80 lb. foal on top of me than a 400 lb. weanling. Same thing with picking up feet - I see no reason to get a halter on them and start working with picking up their feet, because if they are going to kick, I'd rather get kicked by a little foot than a big one. I'm kind of a one-woman show here, so I can't really afford to get hurt, so safety is a big issue for me. With my other baby, who is now two, I was forced to halter break her at day 2 because she would not follow her mother. She is a VERY independent filly - still is to this day - and when I first opened up the stall door to take mom and baby outside she took off in the other direction and her mother nearly mowed me over trying to run after her. So, by necessity we halter broke early, and I never thought of doing it any other way with this little one.
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Post by averyacres on Aug 22, 2006 15:00:27 GMT -5
Hi there Schwung!!! I have joined the message board. I am looking forward to coming to see my baby... this weekend.
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Post by schwung on Aug 22, 2006 15:02:07 GMT -5
Hi Mara! Glad to see you here!
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