Stable handling

[TJB]

Hi
I have the opportunity to play ponies with a young 4 year old pony. My confidence is improving when entering the stable and grooming. However she has a tendency to move around and l find l am backed against the stable door by her bum and l am too nervous to push her bum as uncertain if she will kick out at me. She also tries to lean her bum side on me when l brush her tail. Any advice/tips on moving around in the stable both myself and horse. Thank you

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Tie her up when your grooming or doing anything in the stable.

 

[TJB]

Thank you Oh yes l do this. I know to bring her head towards me and this moves her bum away.

 

[94lunagem]

As above, tie her up and learn to preempt, if you are one step ahead you don’t end up between her bum and the door.

She probably wants her bum scratching, I have one the same, which I’ll happily do but on my terms. She is not allowed to back up into or lean on me. A gentle shove and reminder about my personal space keeps her in check.

If you’re still getting to know her, pop your riding hat on to be safe.

 

[AmyMay]

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[Carrottom]

When grooming a new horse I put on a headcollar with a fairly long lead rope. I don't tie up, but keep the rope in one hand, so if the quarters move towards me I can move the front end to move yhe hind quarters away.