rm987
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when i walk my heifer she walks like 30 feet and then stops
what do i do to fix that
what do i do to fix that
heifer stop and go
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ellie rose
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We have shown a lot of heifers, and as you know they each have different personalities!
Some are leaders and some are followers. If she is a follower, try not to go into the ring in the first position. Sometimes they are picky about where you are in their line of vision, try slightly shifting your position a little forward or back and see how she reacts. Some also need a real light touch on the lead, they balk if you are forcing them. She may also react better with the show halter. They can really sense your frustration, so be patient! Good Luck!
When she stops...set her up. Keep working her, so she doesn't get the idea that she is in charge. She should get the hang of it.
I would probably try testing her with another animal in the lead position, and practice walking her in the same area each time, with the same pattern you would use at the show. If you are taking her on a "new route" each time she might just be nervous about her surroundings.
Some are leaders and some are followers. If she is a follower, try not to go into the ring in the first position. Sometimes they are picky about where you are in their line of vision, try slightly shifting your position a little forward or back and see how she reacts. Some also need a real light touch on the lead, they balk if you are forcing them. She may also react better with the show halter. They can really sense your frustration, so be patient! Good Luck!
When she stops...set her up. Keep working her, so she doesn't get the idea that she is in charge. She should get the hang of it.
I would probably try testing her with another animal in the lead position, and practice walking her in the same area each time, with the same pattern you would use at the show. If you are taking her on a "new route" each time she might just be nervous about her surroundings.
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If you haven't worked a lot with her, it is natural for them to stop and start when first being broken in. It usually gets better with time and practice.
If she is already well and truly broken in, as ellie rose said, it may help if you have her follow another animal. But with 'followers' I try to work them at home so they learn to be 'leaders' and vice versa, because sometimes you don't hav a choice about the order you enter the ring. When you are leading her make sure you walk bck near her shoulder, not out in front of her. This usually helps to keep them going. Also have someone follow behind you to keep her going, or lead her with your left hand and use the show cane in your right hand to tap her up.
If she is already well and truly broken in, as ellie rose said, it may help if you have her follow another animal. But with 'followers' I try to work them at home so they learn to be 'leaders' and vice versa, because sometimes you don't hav a choice about the order you enter the ring. When you are leading her make sure you walk bck near her shoulder, not out in front of her. This usually helps to keep them going. Also have someone follow behind you to keep her going, or lead her with your left hand and use the show cane in your right hand to tap her up.
