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<blockquote data-quote="SF" data-source="post: 107447" data-attributes="member: 1171"><p>Jay; I've got a couple of ideas for you, but it sounds like to me that you've got a couple of different problems here. First you need to get this calf where he isn't jumpy with someone behind him. Tie him up and get around him, behind him, brush him, wash him, etc... The wash rack is the quickest place to gentle one down and get them over this. Especially in this heat. They won't mind the cool water. Now we will work on the leading problem</p><p>1. Tie him with his head up high for a few hours prior to working with him. When I say high, I mean stretched out a little. Make his neck just a little sore. Got to stay around, in case he falls, that he doesn't hang himself. </p><p>2. Take him out and lead him, but stay in front of the calf, not beside him.</p><p>3. If he lags back, have someone walk behind him, or try taking a rope, about 12 feet long. Drape it behind him, under his tail. When he stops, pull on the rope, this will get him moving for you. Lots of rope to deal with here, so be careful and don't get tangled up.</p><p>4. If this calf has pulled away from you before, or gets a little tough to handle, put a nose ring him during this process. Need to make sure the calf knows who is in charge.</p><p></p><p>Good luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SF, post: 107447, member: 1171"] Jay; I've got a couple of ideas for you, but it sounds like to me that you've got a couple of different problems here. First you need to get this calf where he isn't jumpy with someone behind him. Tie him up and get around him, behind him, brush him, wash him, etc... The wash rack is the quickest place to gentle one down and get them over this. Especially in this heat. They won't mind the cool water. Now we will work on the leading problem 1. Tie him with his head up high for a few hours prior to working with him. When I say high, I mean stretched out a little. Make his neck just a little sore. Got to stay around, in case he falls, that he doesn't hang himself. 2. Take him out and lead him, but stay in front of the calf, not beside him. 3. If he lags back, have someone walk behind him, or try taking a rope, about 12 feet long. Drape it behind him, under his tail. When he stops, pull on the rope, this will get him moving for you. Lots of rope to deal with here, so be careful and don't get tangled up. 4. If this calf has pulled away from you before, or gets a little tough to handle, put a nose ring him during this process. Need to make sure the calf knows who is in charge. Good luck [/QUOTE]
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