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Donna O'Gara wrote:
> As soon as I get around to it I'll start having loud whoa lessons with her. 

Don't delay any longer!  Putting a good Whoa! on a horse can be a life saver, 
literally!  I have an ex-racehorse and because he was always happy at the trot I 
got lulled into thinking that teaching the Whoa! could wait.  I paid dearly for 
that mistake.

TEACH your horse to come to a dead stop on the command delivered in a sharp, "I 
want it now and no nonsense" tone of voice.  No gradual dribble down to a walk 
then stop.  A STOP right now!  When your mare can stop in 15-20 feet from a 
gallop, you'll know you've got a really good set of brakes.

Good luck :)


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