> I don't teach my horses to back that way, because I > like to be able to use > "tail pulls" as a back stretching exercise.
Oh, sure, they can tell the difference. I can tail her up a hill, or pull her tail for a stretch, and now have added the give-to-pressure on the tail. If you look at it (analyze it), you don't use the same body frame for yourself, or your hand hold on the tail for pulling or giving. I think circumstances and intent also come into play. But they are smart enough to know the difference! Judy
