If you find yourself the owner
of a horse who is hard to catch, you need to
think about why he
doesn't want to be caught.
Try visiting the paddock twice a
day for a while with a small treat. Make it a
pleasant visit without demanding anything in
return. Just give him a bit of attention, perhaps a
light grooming and a few kind words. Often this is
enough to break the habit. A horse learns quickly
whether being caught is a good experience or a bad
one.
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Turning your horse out in a
halter makes catching him easier next time, as long
as you make sure it fits properly. Let him know
that once caught,he can always expect a small treat
or a good scratch.
If there are other horses in the
same paddock, avoid using buckets of feed to catch
your horse. You could get trampled. Try using a
horse treat or slice of bread hidden in your hand
instead. Your horse will soon catch on to your
little secret without letting on to the
others.
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