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Re: [RC] tethering a puller? - Ed & Wendy HauserI know how to prevent a puller (train 'em soon after birth like Robert Miller advocates), I know lots of old fashioned cowboy methods (belly ropes, war bridles etc.) but what do some of the "natural horsemanship" grues say is the best method to reform a dedicated puller? Disclaimer: "natural horsemanship" is in quotes because I prefer "resistance free training". I also am a firm believer in it most of the time, but sometimes modification of older methods is called for. I fully agree with high lines. Both the high point of attachment , and the give tend to discourage pullers. However, in the '70's I did have a "reformed" puller flip herself upside down on a high line when scared by a collywobbles*. Ed *A "collywobbles" is an evil sprite that only horses can see. They take great delight in scaring horses. They inhabit all areas of the world, but are most prevalent around horses. While they are most active in March, they are in evidence all year long. Ed & Wendy Hauser 2994 Mittower Road Victor, MT 59875 ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx 406.642.6490 ============================================================ REAL endurance is eating egg salad sandwiches for 3 days straight! ~ Heidi Sowards ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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