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<blockquote data-quote="Boot Jack Bulls" data-source="post: 1461394" data-attributes="member: 24016"><p>When halter breaking, I start by putting them through the alley and into the working chute. I tie them up in the chute (and alley if I have several to break) for a day or 2, spending much of the time with the sides wide open and running a blower and fans on them, working hair. Then I lead them out of the chute to our tie rail, again time for blowers and brushes. Once they do that easily, they get used to trips to the fitting chutes and wash rack and several laps around the main barn area with set-up practice. When they can do all of that, then it is time for walks on the practice ring in the yard. If one wants to bolt when on the lawn, they get tied to an old show cow for a few trips to break the habit. When starting a group, I pick out the most docile couple to start first. This way, they are on the tie rail by the second day, and I can have others in the chute/alley getting more time (killing several birds with one stone this way). Also, if you start with a difficult one, it can make it more difficult to maintain your enthusiasm about the process. I have started everything from calves to mature cows and bulls this way with success. </p><p></p><p>If you have a calf that is testing your strength, look into a cruise control halter. I also like the Sullivan's slider halters, since they release pressure to reward positive behavior. Get them used to walking and standing with their heads up also helps you be able to maintain control. Also getting a calf to break at the poll and have some flex is helpful. This can be achieved by spinning the calf in tight circles, backing up, abrupt stops, etc. Horse people have this part down to a science IMO. Hope this helps and best of luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boot Jack Bulls, post: 1461394, member: 24016"] When halter breaking, I start by putting them through the alley and into the working chute. I tie them up in the chute (and alley if I have several to break) for a day or 2, spending much of the time with the sides wide open and running a blower and fans on them, working hair. Then I lead them out of the chute to our tie rail, again time for blowers and brushes. Once they do that easily, they get used to trips to the fitting chutes and wash rack and several laps around the main barn area with set-up practice. When they can do all of that, then it is time for walks on the practice ring in the yard. If one wants to bolt when on the lawn, they get tied to an old show cow for a few trips to break the habit. When starting a group, I pick out the most docile couple to start first. This way, they are on the tie rail by the second day, and I can have others in the chute/alley getting more time (killing several birds with one stone this way). Also, if you start with a difficult one, it can make it more difficult to maintain your enthusiasm about the process. I have started everything from calves to mature cows and bulls this way with success. If you have a calf that is testing your strength, look into a cruise control halter. I also like the Sullivan's slider halters, since they release pressure to reward positive behavior. Get them used to walking and standing with their heads up also helps you be able to maintain control. Also getting a calf to break at the poll and have some flex is helpful. This can be achieved by spinning the calf in tight circles, backing up, abrupt stops, etc. Horse people have this part down to a science IMO. Hope this helps and best of luck! [/QUOTE]
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