ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: ridecamp-d Digest V97 #282

Re: ridecamp-d Digest V97 #282

AliFarr@aol.com
Sun, 27 Apr 1997 21:05:20 -0400 (EDT)

Peggy wrote:
Just have to share how well the hobbling went. Wrapped the middle-aged
mares legs before I put them on, since the felt padding in the hobbles
seems inadequate. Took her to the lush lawn, put on the hobbles and let
her go. She didn't even seem to take notice of them, just grazed
peacefully.

I think the 3 y.o. will need more lessons in being restrained before we try
hobbles on. Thank you to everyone who gave input on this subject.:)

Peggy (In MI, where I wish it would rain more.)

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Glad it went so well! I have to ask you and others who have trained horses
to hobble; How do you keep them from figuring out they can canter away? Mine
quickly learned to stand stock still with hobbles on on command "whoa", but
leave them to graze and they will be investigating the neighbors pasture
within minutes. One gelding had to be hobbled front feet, back feet and one
diagonal front to back. It still only took him a few sessions hobbled before
he figured out how to "bounce" around in this gear. I can't imagine camping
somewhere, hobbling him for the night, and actually expecting to find him
within miles the next morning. I ask the question because the two horses we
currently own have not been hobble trained. I'd like to get it right this
time<VBG>! Any suggestions?

Alison Farrin

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