ridecamp@endurance.net: [endurance]:vetting a novice

[endurance]:vetting a novice

Wendy Milner (wendy@nsmdserv.cnd.hp.com)
Mon, 4 Mar 96 13:11:06 MST

> He will stand still at home, and he did stand still earlier at the
> ride while I took it, but at the vetting area, it was 'whats going on
> over there', 'who's that' etc. etc., trying to keep every horse in
> the area in sight all the time. His pulse was also higher than it
> had been when he just finished (48)!
>
> Any suggestions, other than time?
>
As some one else recommended, try some of the TEAM techniques.
I like the ear work since I don't have a crew with me.
I can hold the horse and do the ear work at the same time
as the vet is doing her check. Simply rubbing your thumb along
the inside the ear with other fingers behind the ear, and holding the
tip for a few seconds will generally bring my youngster to drop
his head and relax. First practice at home so the horse gets
used to it.

--
Wendy


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