[Ag-eq] horse training

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Michelle:

A handy stick is a training device that looks kind of like a cane, but shorter. 
It also has a long string on the end, so it can be used as a whip if needed.

Clinton Anderson calls his a handy stick and Pat Parelli calls his a carrot
stick.  You can buy the same thing at most equine supply places, it will
probably be called a traning stick or something of the sort.  It will also be
cheaper than the actual handy or carrot stick!

You should not reward the horse for moving away; when their feet stop, release
the pressure.  In the beginning you may only be able to get close to the horse
with objects.  They also may allow you to touch them in some places, but not
others.  Cruiser will let me rub the plastic bag on his head, neck and
shoulders, but gets nervous when I move further back.  They also might be
better with this exercise on one side of their body.

Often I use my cane as a handy stick; I poit to gates, the stalls or if I want
them to move away.  They don't seem to notice the difference.

Nella




Quoting Michelle Creedy <michelle.creedy at gmail.com>:

> Hi All
>
> Nella, you use so many of the same techniques I use! What on earth is
> a handy stick and should I have one of these? The lunge whip feels so
> difficult for me. It feels like it's too long and somehow just weird.
>
> I think I like the sound of Clinton Anderson. I'm trying to find
> someone who is willing to work with me which will be good.
>
> That's a great idea about putting the bells on a clip! I should also
> start with Bitsy and touch her with different things so she gets used
> to it. If she moves away should I try again or back off a bit? I don't
> want to frighten her but I also want to get her used to stuff.
>
> They totally don't mind the cane! Would it not frighten the horses if
> you use the cane as a handi-stick?
>
> Michelle
>
>
> On 10/4/12, Jody Ianuzzi <jody at thewhitehats.com> wrote:
> > Hi Nella,
> >
> > We have a large oak tree that hangs over the area outside the chicken coop
> > to keep them out of the sun and protected from above.  We have ospree and
> > cranes in the area and I have heard they love to swoop down and snatch
> > young
> > chickens.
> >
> > We would keep the chickens in the coop at night and let them out during the
> > day.
> >
> > Do you keep the chickens for eggs or food or both?
> >
> > JODY
> >
> >
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