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<blockquote data-quote="milkmaid" data-source="post: 386803" data-attributes="member: 852"><p>What breed is the heifer? what's her disposition?</p><p></p><p>I've done a few 5-6 y/o cows... right now I'm working with an 8wt yearling... my favorite method is simply to halter and tie them. There's no way in the world I can out-muscle an animal that weighs many times my weight, and I'd rather they fight with the rope and a good solid post, than with me. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p><p></p><p>Generally, I find that if I make them stand tied for a short time every day, that within a few days they can be led without problems. The key, IMO, is getting them to respect the rope. If they respect the rope and if they think that every time they hit the end of the rope they won't be able to go anywhere (benefit of making them stand tied <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />), then even if I'm leading them and they spook, they'll stop when the rope tightens - you're really just playing a mental game with them, and the trick is to never let them realize how big they are. ;-)</p><p></p><p>Most of the time, at least with the younger ones, I can lead them the first day, but I always, <em>always </em>wait until they're standing quietly and look like they've figured out the concept of pressure and release... if they're pulling back and digging their hooves in, they aren't ready to be led around. :lol: Once they understand how to release the pressure (loose lead) while they're standing tied, it's time to untie them and practice leading - in a <em>small </em>area.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="milkmaid, post: 386803, member: 852"] What breed is the heifer? what's her disposition? I've done a few 5-6 y/o cows... right now I'm working with an 8wt yearling... my favorite method is simply to halter and tie them. There's no way in the world I can out-muscle an animal that weighs many times my weight, and I'd rather they fight with the rope and a good solid post, than with me. :P Generally, I find that if I make them stand tied for a short time every day, that within a few days they can be led without problems. The key, IMO, is getting them to respect the rope. If they respect the rope and if they think that every time they hit the end of the rope they won't be able to go anywhere (benefit of making them stand tied :P), then even if I'm leading them and they spook, they'll stop when the rope tightens - you're really just playing a mental game with them, and the trick is to never let them realize how big they are. ;-) Most of the time, at least with the younger ones, I can lead them the first day, but I always, [i]always [/i]wait until they're standing quietly and look like they've figured out the concept of pressure and release... if they're pulling back and digging their hooves in, they aren't ready to be led around. :lol: Once they understand how to release the pressure (loose lead) while they're standing tied, it's time to untie them and practice leading - in a [i]small [/i]area. [/QUOTE]
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