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I have huge problems loading my Exmoor mare. Has anyone got any good tips?
To date we have tried: opening all the partitions in the wagon, using vast quantities of tempting feed as a reward, using normal headcollars, bridles and the Monty Roberts Dually halter, walking up the ramp, running up the ramp, waiting on the ramp until she is ready to walk in (she will happily stand on the ramp for an hour without moving), chivvying her, ignoring her etc etc all to no avail. She is handy with both back and front feet, and objects strongly to any forceful methods, or indeed, anything at all behind her. She is not afraid of the lorry and travels beautifully once inside. Going away with another pony makes no difference to her. She sometimes walks in, but other times it can take up to 3 hours to get her in.
I'm at my wits end! Can anyone help??
To date we have tried: opening all the partitions in the wagon, using vast quantities of tempting feed as a reward, using normal headcollars, bridles and the Monty Roberts Dually halter, walking up the ramp, running up the ramp, waiting on the ramp until she is ready to walk in (she will happily stand on the ramp for an hour without moving), chivvying her, ignoring her etc etc all to no avail. She is handy with both back and front feet, and objects strongly to any forceful methods, or indeed, anything at all behind her. She is not afraid of the lorry and travels beautifully once inside. Going away with another pony makes no difference to her. She sometimes walks in, but other times it can take up to 3 hours to get her in.
I'm at my wits end! Can anyone help??