Re: RC: Whacking a horse between the ears

[Howard4567@aol.com]

In a message dated 7/3/01 12:34:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
lkinsky@silcom.com writes:

> My stepdaughter cured her gelding of rearing with less danger to his poll
>  or a human hand.  He had gotten really bad about it (dumping me at a parade
>  , besides), so she just held a water balloon in her hand while she worked
>  him.  He reared, she popped the water balloon between his ears -- he never
>  reared again.
>  
>  
It's why I will use a tie down if necessary.  When a horse rears, I'm all for 
whatever works and whatever you do (just try and miss the eyes). This 
waterballoon idea sounds quite humorous.

cya,
Howard