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<blockquote data-quote="inyati13" data-source="post: 1347173" data-attributes="member: 17767"><p>Assuming you are starting with cattle that have demonstrated docility traits in their ancestry, halter breaking is a function of effort. Best results are obtained by beginning at an early age, even a couple weeks old. Work them at least a couple times a week. It is a good time to groom the calves and tend to their needs such as worming, cleaning and combing, giving treats, etc. Don't wait too long, after they get to 350 to 400 pounds, you can experience trouble maintaining control.</p><p></p><p>You stated: <strong>I go to shows and sales where cattle are being led by straps attached to halters and I see more trouble than co-operation from the cow.</strong></p><p></p><p>I have not observed the difficulty you have with maintaining control. They are not much different than controlling a dog or horse. It takes effort and dedication. I have found it enjoyable and rewarding. I like the contact and pleasure of grooming and petting them. IMO, once broke to halter, most cattle enjoy the attention and treatment that goes with halter breaking.</p><p></p><p>City Guy stated: <strong>Leading by a strap requires the showman to be in one of the two worst places one can be when interacting with prey--in front, in their blind spot or in front of one eye.</strong> That is non-sense. There is no prey-predator relationship. In fact, approaching a cow from the rear is more likely to stimulate a prey-predator reaction. Working cattle to the halter is more than just leading them. A sense of trust is established. That trust transcends the halter. It goes over into the pasture, when loading, etc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="inyati13, post: 1347173, member: 17767"] Assuming you are starting with cattle that have demonstrated docility traits in their ancestry, halter breaking is a function of effort. Best results are obtained by beginning at an early age, even a couple weeks old. Work them at least a couple times a week. It is a good time to groom the calves and tend to their needs such as worming, cleaning and combing, giving treats, etc. Don't wait too long, after they get to 350 to 400 pounds, you can experience trouble maintaining control. You stated: [b]I go to shows and sales where cattle are being led by straps attached to halters and I see more trouble than co-operation from the cow.[/b] I have not observed the difficulty you have with maintaining control. They are not much different than controlling a dog or horse. It takes effort and dedication. I have found it enjoyable and rewarding. I like the contact and pleasure of grooming and petting them. IMO, once broke to halter, most cattle enjoy the attention and treatment that goes with halter breaking. City Guy stated: [b]Leading by a strap requires the showman to be in one of the two worst places one can be when interacting with prey--in front, in their blind spot or in front of one eye.[/b] That is non-sense. There is no prey-predator relationship. In fact, approaching a cow from the rear is more likely to stimulate a prey-predator reaction. Working cattle to the halter is more than just leading them. A sense of trust is established. That trust transcends the halter. It goes over into the pasture, when loading, etc. [/QUOTE]
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