Dually, 'be-nice' or something else?

Update:

As I thought one of the people on the yard did have a rope halter. She kindly showed me how to use it/how it works/how to fit. She also came out to the field with me to make sure it went on ok. So with this, a hard hat, gloves and a longer than normal lead rope we were ready for anything!

So of course my boy behaved as if he didn't even know the meaning of the word naughty!

Gotta love horses! I did take him into the arena and do a bit of groundwork with him in the halter and he was fine. Will keep using it for the moment and see what happens. He may just have been in an obliging mood.
 
LOL!! well that was guaranteed wasn't it!!! He probably looked at you and thought neh not today I'll wait till your NOT expecting it!!!!!! Gotta love em!!!

Well my yearling behaved himself tonight, it was my 16 year old who had the hi jinks tonight!!! came galloping down then got beside herself, I led in the yearling and left her to cool off!! When I went back she had got it all out of her system and came in like the good girl that she is!!!!! Goes to show they are not machines and will ALWAYS surprise you!!!
 
I wouldn't put it past him to think that competitiondiva!

Funnily enough this boy is a pure connie attheponies! And likewise my old tb never gave me this trouble...
 
AndySpooner said:
I would agree with this also. The rope headcollar is useful as it is uncomfortable for him to use it against you as he can with a webbing or leather headcollar, as it is not comfortable to brace against. The trick is to make it easy for him to do the right thing and hard to do the wrong.

As far as the 20 foot line goes, most people are not used to handling such lengths of rope and unless your rope handling skills are good, you spend more time faffing with the rope, and there is always a danger of getting tangled up, and being dragged, through inexperience. Try a 12 foot rope then progress to a 20 foot as you become more confident and at ease with these lengths of line.

You may be advised to put a bridle on him to lead him, but in my view this is completely the wrong advice. The bridle should only be used when riding, not as an additional restraint on the ground. If a young horse cannot be controlled in a headcollar, mis use of the bridle in these circumstances will create further problems later on.
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SORRY!! I DID mean 12ft line!! I always own up to mistakes *blush*.
 
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