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<blockquote data-quote="fellersbarnoneranch" data-source="post: 52845" data-attributes="member: 120"><p>Don't lose patience with her. It sound like you would like to teach her better manners and to come to you instead of the "quick catch." I think treats are the path to another undesireable habit--getting mouthy. Sounds like the 2 of you need to have a horse-talk about manners and respect. If you don't have an extensive amount of horse experience and like to read, I think "From My Hands To Yours" by Monty Roberts is a great resource for striking up the conversation with her and gaining her cooperation. </p><p></p><p>I am working with a bit of a march-hare gelding right now and have seen great improvement. First we went to the round pen to give him some "want to" and now I use a lot of positive reinforcement to get the desired behavior. When he comes to me or stands to be approached, he gets a lot of "good boy" and stroking--not looking him in the eyes dead on or moving squarely towards him. (think subtle) When he doesn't allow the approach, I chase him off (being cautious and aware of myself and his safety i.e. watch those back legs and don't corner him in a place he might be injured) The idea is for this horse to want to be with you.</p><p></p><p>Be careful and good luck!</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.fellersbarnoneranch.com/supportimage004.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fellersbarnoneranch, post: 52845, member: 120"] Don't lose patience with her. It sound like you would like to teach her better manners and to come to you instead of the "quick catch." I think treats are the path to another undesireable habit--getting mouthy. Sounds like the 2 of you need to have a horse-talk about manners and respect. If you don't have an extensive amount of horse experience and like to read, I think "From My Hands To Yours" by Monty Roberts is a great resource for striking up the conversation with her and gaining her cooperation. I am working with a bit of a march-hare gelding right now and have seen great improvement. First we went to the round pen to give him some "want to" and now I use a lot of positive reinforcement to get the desired behavior. When he comes to me or stands to be approached, he gets a lot of "good boy" and stroking--not looking him in the eyes dead on or moving squarely towards him. (think subtle) When he doesn't allow the approach, I chase him off (being cautious and aware of myself and his safety i.e. watch those back legs and don't corner him in a place he might be injured) The idea is for this horse to want to be with you. Be careful and good luck! [img]http://www.fellersbarnoneranch.com/supportimage004.jpg[/img] [/QUOTE]
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