Sarah Has sent me this problem.
hi. i have just recieved 2 5 month old foals yesterday and to be truthful dont know where to start with halter training. i have never had foals before and have only had experience with my 2 shetlands. any advise would be much appreciated.
thanks.
The first step is obviously getting a halter on them in the first place, which wants to fit them comfortably. They may have to live in them for a while depending on how unhandled they are. If they haven`t been tied up before then this is one of the most important steps in any horse`s life. They must accept being restrained in this way. Done quietly and with care, this procedure does n`t have to be too traumatic. They will pull and tug…DO NOT LET THEM BREAK FREE. (unless its an emergency) It will not take them long to accept this but it requires patience and time from the owner to achieve the result. Daily tiying up is essential in the early days and so is their whole routine in general. Loads of quiet handleing, brushing, leading around in general inc next to traffic etc. When you let them go in the gate way of the field, have them turn to face you before you release them. All these little things help create a peaceful future and happy horses. Have fun and good luck. Keep me posted with progress!
This blog was posted on Monday, October 19th, 2009
