QHPkaren
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New guy is said to be 2 years old and i think he is cute as cute can be but i am not 100% sure how to handle the 'little' guys. We have always had full size horses and this little begger is small and quick. Would love some ideas about general handling such as leading - it is a bit different to lead him than my full size. I want to get the right start with him so i am looking for any help i can get. Suggestions of up to date books or videos are welcomed too.
We have been going for 'walks' around the property but its a little like I'm walking and he is wandering hard to explain. He will walk nicely along beside and then get bored and circle around me or try to walk off in the other direction. We don't do many straight lines ! With my full size he responds to my body and hand movements - easier to view at his height. I'm just not sure about the little guy. I have tried using the same hand/body techniques sometimes it works and sometimes not. So i guess a question would be - am i on the right track ? just need to keep going? doing as i would with my full size horses.
Also i am working with just a regular halter and lead - is that ok ? or do you train with a lead chain?
Any help would be greatly appreciated !
Karen
We have been going for 'walks' around the property but its a little like I'm walking and he is wandering hard to explain. He will walk nicely along beside and then get bored and circle around me or try to walk off in the other direction. We don't do many straight lines ! With my full size he responds to my body and hand movements - easier to view at his height. I'm just not sure about the little guy. I have tried using the same hand/body techniques sometimes it works and sometimes not. So i guess a question would be - am i on the right track ? just need to keep going? doing as i would with my full size horses.
Also i am working with just a regular halter and lead - is that ok ? or do you train with a lead chain?
Any help would be greatly appreciated !
Karen