Why we shouldn't let our horse nibble when on lead

VERY GOOD ADVICE

    "Do not let your horse

     eat while on the lead line."

  That's it.

  Why is it such a big deal?

  Believe it or not, it leads to dangers

  in the saddle for you.

  It begins back at the lead rope.

  If you let him eat when you have him on

  the lead rope, he'll want to eat...

  "Whenever he's with you!"

  So what?

  Well...if you're riding and he stops

  to grab a mouth full of grub, it's a pain in

  the butt.

  Worst of all, it's a major sign of disrespect.  Disrespect translates into,

  "I ain't gonna listen to you."

  And when your horse won't listen to

  you...especially when you need him most (like when

  he spooks and wants to take off like an out-of-control

  tornado)...you're in for a scary, dangerous ride.

  Why?

  Cuz he's gonna do what he's gonna do

  and what you say likely won't matter.

 

  It's not just the eating - it's the

  lack of respect in lots of things that

  gets you in trouble.

  So I ask you...do you still wanna let

  your horse eat while he's on your lead rope?

  Check out more of what Brad reveals - you'll

  be glad you did.  Go to:

  http://www.horsetrainingresources.com/dvds/meyers-little-things/

 

  Brad is one of our most-favored trainers

  for a very good reason.  You'll see why.

Those of you  who know me will know I recently dealt with this very issue with my Appy mare, Gemstone.  She was eating grass, pulling reins from my daughter's hands on route to a trail ride.  The next thing you know, when I told Lauren to kick her to get her to move forward, Gem reared.  VERY BAD.  But that's all that happened.  She was able to get away with it and became completely disrespectful.  So, no more nibbling Gemmy.  She's been fine ever since, just can't let her take EVEN ONE bite.

Loretta
 the natural horseman
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