those of you that have brought on youngsters

[PaintboxEDT]

ok so my yearling is now walking to and from without stopping for a look at everything which is fab,but he needs to concertrate more,he tends to walk into me or behind on my heals !!!i have had him 3 weeks now and he is so good and chilled but i now need to get him walking next to me !!
do you have any good tips or is it just practice ?

 

[welshied]

Patience and just don't let him get behind you when mine does this i just drag him back to my side lol he will get there

 

[Cahill]

perhaps have somebody behind to shoo him a little until he gets the idea.

 

[PaintboxEDT]

yes OH walks behind but he is so chilled that you can clap and make a noise ect he doesnt take much notice lol then when i do get him next to me he walks into me so i have to walk with my hand on his neck to keep him from being stuck to me !!!!

 

[junglediva]

try just resting your elbow on his shoulder so he knows not to come in your space. and make sure u push him forward and not pull him.

 

[Sunny08]

I brought my baby as a two year old who was pretty much unhandled. She is now four and an absolute angel. My only advice is repitition, repitition and reward matched with gentleness, firmness and clarity about what you are asking. Keep going at it, reward when they do it right and repeat the same lessons every day. My mare was really easy to break and train and I think it is mainly down to the fact we had established manners and mutual respect on the grounds. good luck - I think bringing on your own is well worth the effort!

 

[PaintboxEDT]

yes im looking forward to our long jouney together we have a great friendship already iam firm but fair and also soppy at the same time,he has even learnt to wait for his feed,i put it on the floor and say wait then give him a big pat and he has his tea,learning isnt a prob for him so yes repitition is the key then,thank you for your help everyone

 

[Foxford]

When he gets close enough to step on you push him away a little on his shoulder. It just lets them know how close they can comfortably get.
Saying that when my 3 yo gets a fright he sometimes tries to jump into my arms (think scooby doo!)!!!