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Sorry for the bump but it was getting boring :D


.......oh dear, I seem to have done it again...;)

Personally I like to break them as yearlings. Easier to get on when they're small and tend to be faster, which is always a bonus
 
I think as a yearling they might put up a fight myself. Much better as a foal, ideally before weaning. If you get on while they are feeding they don't notice.
 
patterdale said:
Sorry for the bump but it was getting boring :D


.......oh dear, I seem to have done it again...;)

Personally I like to break them as yearlings. Easier to get on when they're small and tend to be faster, which is always a bonus
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Plus, your feet can reach the ground so you can push them along when they get tired and no need to teach brakes.

Better with wheels, obviously.
 
littlelegs said:
I think as a yearling they might put up a fight myself. Much better as a foal, ideally before weaning. If you get on while they are feeding they don't notice.
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How about standing astride them the first time they get up after being born? Then you're on their back the first moment they stand. I always think starting young's a good idea.
 
Yes, good plan fiona. Now you mention it, if I think a foal might be particularly headstrong I wait astride behind the mare while she's foaling so I can mount right away.
 
And if you position yourself correctly with the bridle in hand, you can get a bit in its mouth before its back end hits the floor. Always best to have good brakes with a youngster.
 
I wonder how many people are reading this and having to go backwards at speed to read the thread.

They will think everyone has lost it :D

ps.....just stop the foal having any milk...then it will be grateful.... and see you as its master....genius!.....scuttles off to write a book now!
 
Parker79 said:
I wonder how many people are reading this and having to go backwards at speed to read the thread.

They will think everyone has lost it :D

ps.....just stop the foal having any milk...then it will be grateful.... and see you as its master....genius!.....scuttles off to write a book now!
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can i become your disciple? :D pmsl we could make millions!!!
 
gracey said:
can i become your disciple? :D pmsl we could make millions!!!
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Do you have the money to buy a ranch? Do you think we could film some DVD's in my field....if I chase my gelding around so the whites of his eyes show...then I will poke him with a stick (he will be intrigued and calm down immediately as he always does) we can make a fortune!
 
Just make sure its not a breach if you are waiting with the bridle. I learnt the hard way when I tried to open its mouth for the bit. Which incidentally is a simple neue schule kk half cheek sprenger happy mullen mouth gag. In sweet iron with lozenge.
 
Parker79 said:
Do you have the money to buy a ranch? Do you think we could film some DVD's in my field....if I chase my gelding around so the whites of his eyes show...then I will poke him with a stick (he will be intrigued and calm down immediately as he always does) we can make a fortune!
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poke him with a carrot stick???


hmm write your book first then buy ranch ..then make the dvds!!! sorted!!!
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littlelegs said:
Just make sure its not a breach if you are waiting with the bridle. I learnt the hard way when I tried to open its mouth for the bit. Which incidentally is a simple neue schule kk half cheek sprenger happy mullen mouth gag. In sweet iron with lozenge.
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you'll have to ask the big boss if you can join :p
 
littlelegs said:
Just make sure its not a breach if you are waiting with the bridle. I learnt the hard way when I tried to open its mouth for the bit. Which incidentally is a simple neue schule kk half cheek sprenger happy mullen mouth gag. In sweet iron with lozenge.
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:D:D:D:D nearly had a minor accident reading this
 
littlelegs said:
Just make sure its not a breach if you are waiting with the bridle. I learnt the hard way when I tried to open its mouth for the bit. Which incidentally is a simple neue schule kk half cheek sprenger happy mullen mouth gag. In sweet iron with lozenge.
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Rofl! That sounds like a nice uncomplicated bit. Naturally you will also have a mango stick in your other hand in order to enjoy all the games you and foalie are going to play
 
I believe the correct equipment is a 'be nice poker' (TM). However my bit is part of my patented 'foal jockey bridle' (TM). Essential to play the 'seven screw ups' (TM).
 
Have just seen " be nice poker" much better than a fruit or veg based training aid. The foal jockey bridleTM looks fab, is that available in a double? With a flash? No need for the little beggar to be opening its mouth if there is no fruit or veg stick available.
 
I see your logic...but no real need for a bridle....provided we can get the foal to run around the flowerpots and walk sideways down a pole using the 'be nice poker' then there is absolutely no reason to think we would need to actually ride this little horse.
 
Are you suggesting that we may not need a saddle either? Surely we will have to do a lot of mounting and dismounting each training session. I'm not suggesting that the foal should actually move during this time, more that it should just stand and allow us to play about for ages while prodding it with the be nice poker to get it to move half an inch to the side.
 
:oFoal seat, what a fab marketing idea! I mean,erm what a good idea to have such a clever and versatile training aid. Of course will need to develope a bespoke storage solution for all equipment, as once the foal has done its 2 weeks intensive screw upTM programme none of it will be needed again. :D:D
 
I can see some very wise posters on here.
Posters who know the right way to start a horse.
Because of that I'm going to tell you a secret....its all the the halter. After many years of dedicated work and a stint living with a little known group of horsemen in a remote area of the Himilayas I am able to share with you for a bargain price the 'Dufeckally Halter'.
Let me know if you want to purchase any.
 
WoopsiiD said:
I can see some very wise posters on here.
Posters who know the right way to start a horse.
Because of that I'm going to tell you a secret....its all the the halter. After many years of dedicated work and a stint living with a little known group of horsemen in a remote area of the Himilayas I am able to share with you for a bargain price the 'Dufeckally Halter'.
Let me know if you want to purchase any.
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This sounds like a wonderful piece of kit, and would do everything I would want to do. I am assuming that you will do a decent discount for a fellow professional , and that your price includes a starter pack including a DVD and a cowboy hat?:)
 
pookie said:
Plus, your feet can reach the ground so you can push them along when they get tired and no need to teach brakes.

Better with wheels, obviously.
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Roller skates...:D

littlelegs said:
Just make sure its not a breach if you are waiting with the bridle. I learnt the hard way when I tried to open its mouth for the bit. Which incidentally is a simple neue schule kk half cheek sprenger happy mullen mouth gag. In sweet iron with lozenge.
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Oh dear... Just covered lap, sofa and the cat with coffee...

:D
 
I am sure we could do a deal to say its essential for one of the 'seven screw ups' TM. That is, I believe it would be right & good to allow other horse owners to benefit. Fab idea to include cowboy hat & dvd, adds another £50 to the rrp.
 
smokey said:
This sounds like a wonderful piece of kit, and would do everything I would want to do. I am assuming that you will do a decent discount for a fellow professional , and that your price includes a starter pack including a DVD and a cowboy hat?:)
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I can certainly do you a generous discount.
The Dufeckally Halter is handcrafted by blind Tibetan monkeys from the finest duck billed platypus beaks.
The pack does include the starter DVD and Log books made from the bottoms of new born peaches and a mini pen stolen from argos-all fit in your cowboy hat!
 
WoopsiiD said:
I can certainly do you a generous discount.
The Dufeckally Halter is handcrafted by blind Tibetan monkeys from the finest duck billed platypus beaks.
The pack does include the starter DVD and Log books made from the bottoms of new born peaches and a mini pen stolen from argos-all fit in your cowboy hat!
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I assume that these are Fairtrade monkeys we're talking about? I would hate to think that any creature was being taken advantage of here. Exploitation is one of my pet hates!
The log books and pens sound like a great idea, and all fitted in the hat, genius!
 
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