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Tricking Training- Day2 of The Bow
I have always wanted to teach my horse some tricks so here is Day2 of The Bow. I am inexperienced with trick training and only got instructions from the interenet on how to train this trick so no critiqueing!
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Tags: bow, horse, training, Trick
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
if he starts …
if he starts backing up u can try in the box so that he cant back up
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Oh btw, your horse …
Hope this helped! I’m going to be training my horse to do the same ^_^ I’ve done it once with my friend’s horse and made the mistake of using lots of baby carrots instead of one big one. The horse snatched the bag away from me, and nipped me on the back :/ OUCH
Oh btw, your horse kept trying to nibble on you because you had a bag of carrots. From prior experiences, use one big carrot. Not little baby ones.
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
its easier for the …
its easier for the horse to get the treat if you take his rope off, i learned that with mine dakotah
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
wow, my horse …
wow, my horse isabel did worse she wouldn’t put her head down under her legs. your horse is very smart and pretty keep up the good work. ps here is some good advice. tie a rope to his/her leg, then put it over the back to the other side, then pull until the horse lifts the leg,then take the carrot and put it on his cheast. let the horse get it, after that keep going her and her back until the knee touches the ground then praise the horse.
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
May I ask what …
May I ask what website it was that gave you the instructions- im interested in teaching my horse a few tricks.
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
a good thing to do …
a good thing to do is put his butt up against the fence or a wall so he can’t back up. he’ll go down easier that way
great job so far!
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Reward him if he …
Reward him if he starts to go down and then stands back up because that there is showing lots of trust. Just make sure that whatever side hes goona lay on the stirrup is outa the way. It takes a little while but its fun.
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
I know that your …
I know that your trying to get him to bow but I figure you might wanna teah him to lay daown so you can get on. First saddle him up and make sure your cinch is as tight as it would be if you were riding. Then lift one leg up, grob the saddle horn and kinda pull over and down at the same time. Dont force it, just ease him into it.
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
My pony is too …
My pony is too small for me, but theirs no way I’m selling him so I two am training him to bow! and do tricks, Good luck! I would say get all the information and tips you can to see what you think will work best for you and your beautiful horse (I agree he’s very shiny)
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
I just use a lead …
I just use a lead rope my stallion goes willingly it is safe for the horse and it is safe for the trainer. I encourage you to keep going you are doing great..Also I sent you an email for a little bit of help if you would like.
Hope you have a safe Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Shaelynn
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
It doesn’t “force” …
It doesn’t “force” them down, it just shows them where to go without you having to bend around in uncomfortable positions in order to show them. All the pulley system does is accomplish the same result without straining yourself.
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
this is a helpful …
try to stand up as much as possible just incase he steps on you, but only you no your horse!! he is gorgous by the way
this is a helpful peice of critism by the way
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
What you can do, …
What you can do, which I did with a thoroughbred I worked with, is first teaching them to bend their neck without moving their body as much. So, down all the way to the ground, then to their shoulders to loosen them up and allow them to trust you. Then, slowly start bringing the treat to their chest, then down, then between their legs. It will help them get it quicker
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
No problem with the …
No problem with the way you are doing that. I don’t like the way some people use pullies and levers to force their horses down.
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
you’ll get there, …
you’ll get there, that’s a very good start. I’ve been working with my gelding for a couple months and he will now go almost all the way to the ground and will bend down onto one knee almost all the way down. Beautiful horse by the way, so shiny!