Rope Halters
Halter Train your Foal Part 2
In part one we covered some bonding techniques to proper your foal for halter training, fit the halter gently, rubbing your foal as usual all the time. Chances are, it won’t even notice. Give your foal a day or two to get used to the halter before you move on to the lead, but keep up the playtime’s.
When your foal seems comfortable with the halter on, try attaching the lead. Expect some resistance when your foal first discovers it can’t wander off whenever it likes! Safety is important – don’t let go of the lead, because you will teach the foal that it can get away by pulling. This is another reason why these early days are the best time to teach leading – when your foal is small enough you can keep a hold of it!
Foals are delicate however, so there are a few safety rules to follow, and you certainly don’t want your foal to get hurt and associate leading with pain. If your foal rears up, raise your hand to keep the lead level with its head so you don’t injure its neck or risk tipping it over.
If it pulls, don’t face it and pull back – your foal will see this as a confrontation! Turn your back to your foal, and use your spare hand to try and entice it forward with a toy or treat. Walk gently backward until your foal relaxes, and begins to walk forward with you. Always have your helper keep walking the mare forward as normal, heading where you plan to go without any fuss.
Mom is one of your tools too – use the mare to help persuade your foal to do as you ask. Soon your foal will want to keep up anyway!
When your foal has got the hang of it, and has realized that following on the lead is safe and fun, you can start to explore some new areas. With your mare and your helper, take some walks, and visit some of the obstacles you expect your foal to see later in life – water crossings, bridges, even leading in the dark.
This is the easiest time for your foal to explore these potential obstacles! Natural horsemanship methods like these build on your horse’s natural desire for your company. If you resort to forcing your foal to follow you by wrapping lead ropes over its quarters, or chasing it forward, it will soon discover you aren’t that much fun to be around.
A horse’s need for play is one of the three basic needs you use for natural horse training, along with safety and comfort. Foals are especially receptive to play, so now is the time to train your foal with fun!
About the Author
Hi my name is Anita and people are always asking me for tips on natural horsemanship training and what they should do to for the best. Visit me at http://www.horsetrainingwiz.com or http://www.horsetraining.blogspot.com
Why a Rope Halter is Better Than Webs & Buckles – www.thinklikeahorse.org – Rick Gore Horsemanship
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