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<blockquote data-quote="circlet" data-source="post: 336073" data-attributes="member: 3753"><p>i guess i don't know if we should get alot of delight talking about punching animals! but most of us seem to be in agreement that common sense dictates that every once in awhile you've gotta show who's boss. </p><p></p><p>having said that, a professional "natural horsemanship" trainer friend of mine told me that in the few instances where you might punch a horse, the best way is with the back of your fist, on the corner of their mouth - like where the bit hangs out. he said it helps make sure they don't get head shy or antsy if you touch their nose (like to put on a bridle). plus, it will get their attention cause it will hurt!</p><p></p><p>my friend was taught this by probably the most famous "kindness" trainer ever, a name most all of you would know, but that i won't drop. i mention that because i think sometimes being firm or tough with a horse is important. it kind of worries me sometimes when i watch these ENTERTAINERS on tv talking about being your horses best buddy. i think there's value in the "natural" techniques, but i think it potentially creates a rider that is too concernced about doing everything right to keep their horse happy, rather than creating a reliable horse that does what it's told. when i go out to bring in pairs, i'm not out there worrying about what my horse is thinking, he'd better be working or he/she will grow a set of wheels.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="circlet, post: 336073, member: 3753"] i guess i don't know if we should get alot of delight talking about punching animals! but most of us seem to be in agreement that common sense dictates that every once in awhile you've gotta show who's boss. having said that, a professional "natural horsemanship" trainer friend of mine told me that in the few instances where you might punch a horse, the best way is with the back of your fist, on the corner of their mouth - like where the bit hangs out. he said it helps make sure they don't get head shy or antsy if you touch their nose (like to put on a bridle). plus, it will get their attention cause it will hurt! my friend was taught this by probably the most famous "kindness" trainer ever, a name most all of you would know, but that i won't drop. i mention that because i think sometimes being firm or tough with a horse is important. it kind of worries me sometimes when i watch these ENTERTAINERS on tv talking about being your horses best buddy. i think there's value in the "natural" techniques, but i think it potentially creates a rider that is too concernced about doing everything right to keep their horse happy, rather than creating a reliable horse that does what it's told. when i go out to bring in pairs, i'm not out there worrying about what my horse is thinking, he'd better be working or he/she will grow a set of wheels. [/QUOTE]
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