Re: RC: Re: pony a yearling?

["Frank W. Vans Evers" <fvansev1@tampabay.rr.com>]

I would also suggest that you DO NOT lead a horse larger or heavier than
the one you are riding.

Karen Sullivan wrote:
> 
> I have ponied quite a bit in the last couple of years.  I found the best way
> for me, is to have either a very thin rope halter on the horse being ponied,
> or better, a be-nice halter.  They MUST understand they can't lag or drag
> and this will help.  After a year of my right arm being pulled occasionally
> and a hurt elbow, I got smart and started using a Western Sport saddle with
> a horn.  I get the lead rope to a length where the horses head is at my leg,
> and do two wraps around the horn, with the excess hanging down and my right
> hand holding the end against the part going to the ponied horse.  This is
> extremely important it be done this way, with only two dallies, that way,
> with your hand holding the pieces together; if the baby pulls, they are
> pulling against the horn and the rope absolutely does not slip.  BUT, and
> this is the important part-if you release your hand, the rope would
> completely slip loose, avoiding a wreck.  NEVER tie to the horn!  I also
> carry a crop as a standard tool....if the ponied horse starts to forge ahead
> and will NOT respond to being put back in proper position, a light rap on
> the snout will remind them not to pass your knee.  It is also essential to
> have it because at some point they will get pissed by the whole thing and
> try to bit the horse you are riding.
> 
> Start out on wide dirt roads until you get the hand of it.  On narrow trails
> I let out more rope, and let them follow.
> 
> Hope it makes sense!
> Karen
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> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 4:34 PM
> Subject: RC: pony a yearling?
> 
> > Tracy TBlue1@aol.com
> > Can anyone give me any advice/suggestions on good ways
> > to pony a yearling? The horse I would pony from is good and sensible, has
> > done several endurance rides and tons of trail rides, and is solid first
> > level dressage. They pasture together and get along well. The yearling is
> > quiet and has already been walked and led on trails and roads, around
> > traffic and other horses. Have never done this before. What's a good way?
> > What's the best equipment? Thanks!
> >
> >
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