On 17/06/07, Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I think probably some of Scooter's training was > > missed. It should not take > > a bit to stop a horse.
> What do you suggest Judy? That's a qood question. This isn't just a question for you Lori, but for anyone that's found themselves in this situation. You've purchased a horse and you begin to find areas where extra training is needed. What have others done that have found themselves in this situation? Personally, I took lessons on Hreggur from a local trainer. It made a world of difference to both of us. He was 22 years old and didn't know anything about yielding to my leg... Anyway.... The main thing is to stay safe. I know a woman who had a horse that had a rough start...rough training. He had learned in his early days that when in doubt....GO...and when he was confused he would do the thing he knew best and would take off... She finally resorted to using a Myler combination bit when she took him out on the trail. He gradually learned that stop means stop and she has switched back to a regular Myler. But she spent hours and hours in the ring with him. Wanda
