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move. With horses, you have to be as easy
as possible, but as firm as necessary.
Step 3: Make the Wrong Thing Difficult
If you still can’t get your horse to move his
feet, make the wrong thing difficult and the
right thing easy. Whenever he tries to grab
a bite, pop him between his ears with the
end of the reins or a dressage whip. Tap him
firmly enough so that he thinks, Oh man,
that wasn’t fun.
It’s almost like a big surprise. Every time
he opens his mouth, something quickly
smacks him on the top of his head. He’ll
eventually stop going for the grass, because
he’ll figure out that by doing so, he’s making
himself feel uncomfortable.
Timing is important. Act quickly, so your
horse will think that he’s the one causing the
pressure between his ears, and connects discomfort
with his grass-grabbing behavior.
HorseLink Magazine
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Clinton Anderson grew up in
Queensland, Australia, learning to
ride as a teenager and training with
many of his country’s top horsemen.
In 1997, he relocated to the United
States to perfect his Downunder
Horsemanship program. Under Anderson’s
guidance, horses learn to
respect and respond to their handlers,
developing willing partnerships. To
learn more about
Downunder Horsemanship,
Clinton
Anderson Walkabout
Tours, and
more, visit www.
downunderhorse
manship.com.
March 2010
Click left to hear
Clinton anderson
discuss how to
handle a horse that
becomes distracted
on the trail.
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