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Barnyard Buddies:  Suggestions for horse training?  |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
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 Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 2:12:01 PM
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Back in January in my guy adopted a horse, Henry. Henry had been dumped with several other horses outside of town. He seems to be in pretty fair health now. Henry has some meat on his bones and my guy is ready to start training him. The gal that is boarding Henry is also trying to help. But Henry has been abused in the past and he just doesn't quite trust this lady and her husband, but he's gotten used to my guy. She said it's a shame he doesn't know more about training horses, cause Henry would take to learning from much better.
I was wondering if any of you could give me some advice or tell me of any good horse training dvd's or books. I'm clueless when it comes to horses.
Melanie
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rae
MN
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Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 2:53:05 PM
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100 years ago when we had a horse We spent a lot of time just getting him to know us and then would do things in steps, blanket on back, next saddle, and on and on. Of course this poor baby has been abused so I don't know other than trust.
We have gotten dogs that have been abused and once they trust us and know we are here for the long haul they have become the most loyal and loving animals. Not sure if it is same concept, been along time since had any horse around.
Rae
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arabianhorselover
True Blue Farmgirl
422 Posts
Jennifer
Bedias
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 4:12:37 PM
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Do you have the RFD Channel? They have alot of horseshows with Natural Horsemanship. Pat Parelli, Clinton Anderson, Chris Cox, Dennis Reis to name a few. They are all basicially the same but they use their own technique. You can also look their name up on the web for all their websites if you like.
They all work if you just take the time and you need to be consistant in everything you do with them. Good Luck but most of all have fun with it.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 4:44:49 PM
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I'd spend about ten minutes a day just sitting with him. Let him look at you, inspect you, smell you, etc... That's what I do when I get an abused dog or cat. Eventually they'll come around. Good luck.
Marly
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 4:53:01 PM
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Bless your heart! You've been given great advice. I just wanted to chime in and congratulate you for openning your heart to a horse who needs you. :) Horsey hug! Love to see before/after pics.
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Edited by - Huckelberrywine on Jul 07 2009 4:53:55 PM |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 7:19:27 PM
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Of the RFD TV guys, I like Clinton Anderson and Dennis Reis the best. I would read a lot of books as well and try to watch some videos about round penning and body language. It is very important to use the right body language and to watch for body language with the horse as well.
Never let the horse get away with things. They are dead smart and if they learn they can barge past you, they will push that limit time and time again. It's really hard to re-train but easy to prevent. I guess that is the best advice I have ever gotten about working with horses.
Alee
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SandyJ
Farmgirl in Training
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Sandra
Waitsburg
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2009 : 7:33:22 PM
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Amen to Alee. Read, read, read. and know that the time has got to be spent.
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 08 2009 : 10:34:06 AM
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I work for a horse rescue and I have horses of my own. The idea of sitting with him to get him use to you is a great idea, doing things like brushing and bathing is a great place to start building trust. As far as trainers and videos etc. Clinton Anderson is really great. He took one of our rescue horses and is working with her. He does great video's and has a website it is downunderhorsemanship.com or something like that. Just Google Clinton Anderson and it will come up. He is an excellent trainer and his videos are very easy to follow.
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KansasConnie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie
Atchison County
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Jul 08 2009 : 11:30:36 AM
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Henry is one lucky fellow! And your guy will do just fine training him! The relationship is the part that is most important!! Like the other girls said just bonding with the horse and understanding him is invaluable!!
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jul 08 2009 : 9:11:19 PM
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Well, what does your guy want to do with Henry? To my mind, if he knew what he was aiming for, it'd be easier to go thataway. I agree with letting the horse get to know you but then the ball is in your court. Your fella has to lead the way and Henry is to follow. In my experience, be sorta careful with all the Natural Horsemanship stuff out there. You want more natural styled horsemanship, there is a difference. I like Anderson and McNabb a lot as they are more traditional/classical type trainers and that has been around for years. Just cuz it's old fashioned doesn't mean it's abusive or mean. If done properly, it's the best way to go.
If youre guy just wants to plunk around, he can do that. If he wants to properly train him, he'll probably need some hands on help with reliable trainers, not just someone who went to a clinic and calls himself a trainer.
Winona ;-)
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2009 : 11:56:24 AM
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All he's focused on at this time is getting Henry trained for trail riding. I know in the past he had a horse that was trained for roping and I know he'd like to get back into that someday. I don't know if he wants that for Henry yet.
His old horse, Blackie, he had to sell due to finace problems. Blackie was already trained when he got him.
The boarders, husband and wife, they have at least 6 other horses at their place. I know there were a couple of others out in the field that I didn't get to see up close. But there were 6 in the barn that the couple has trained. I don't know how many they trained or how long they've been working with horses. They seem like they're really good with the animals and seem to know what they are doing, but like I said I know absolutley nothing. So.....
Right now I think he's just ready for the busy farm season to hurry up and get done so he can spend more time working with Henry.
Melanie
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Hosanna
True Blue Farmgirl
466 Posts
Hosanna
Alton
Virginia
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Posted - Jul 09 2009 : 12:20:44 PM
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As a horse trainer myself, I suggest that if you and your guy have never trained a horse before that you enlist some professional help with your Henry. Horses can be dangerous in the hands of an inexperienced person, and you can get seriously hurt. I did, over and over, and I was doing it for a living.
I suggest Natural horsemanship training, especially John Lyons, whom I have seen in person. he had books, magazine, dvds, clinics, etc.
But please, get help; and don't get hurt. |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2009 : 12:21:43 PM
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It's so wonderful that you took Henry into your family. Makes me so angry when people just dump animals and leave them.
I agree with Winona whole heartedly! I've been to Clinton Anderson's workshops and Monty Roberts and a whole slew of other people's workshops. I have worked and trained my own horses but I wouldn't in a million years call myself a professional trainer, though there are many with similar experiences that would. Clinton Anderson has a very straight forward, direct approach and what he does is easy to understand. Anderson is also really good with ideas to get horses used to spooky things which is particularly good for trail horses. Read as much as you can, but you won't really grasp the full concept until you actually start working with Henry. Sounds like the couple he's boarded with will be a huge help to you. You've got a wonderful resource on your hands. It just takes time and patience, trial and error. But it sounds like you and your guy have big hearts. I'm sure you will be successful with Henry.
Edited to say - Hosana is absolutely right. It's one thing to have love and patience, but don't put yourself in a position where you can be really hurt. Contact a professional or someone with experience that you can trust. A horse that is afraid will very nearly kill you trying to save themselves.
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Edited by - chaddsgirl on Jul 09 2009 12:24:49 PM |
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