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Acknowledgments Jean Abernethy and Caroline Baldock are to be

commended for their outstanding support and collaboration during the long process of writing this book. Jean worked tirelessly to make sure I had every diagram perfectly illustrated, enabling you to better understand the ,,Language of Equus" and use this knowledge for the benefit of your horses. I wish to thank Caroline Robbins of Tiafalgar Square Publishing for the final editing of From My Hands to Yours.It is with her assistance and excellent input that the book came alive and began to flow, so that you have, in the context, a better understanding of my concepts and experiences with horses. Our daughter, Debbie, took time out of her busy life to read my manuscripts. I appreciate her husband, Tom Loucks, and my grandsons, Matthew and Adam, for sharing their mom during this time. Also, I would like to thank Mindy Gatchell for her assistance as well. I owe Crawford Hall and Anna Twinney a great debt of gratitude. As a team, they work hard to teach the principles of Join-Up to the students who come from all over the world to study at my International Learning Center.

Without their capable assistance, I could not travel to demonstrate my work, which enables me to teach thousands of those who have the desire to learn but who cannot come to

California. Jane Turnbull, my literary agent, thank you for your encouragement in all my endeavors.

My good friends and fellow horsemen, Dr. Robert Miller and Richard Shrake, I thank you for sharing your knowledge with me. you have my admiration and respect for what you have contributed to the beneflt of all horses. Sheila Varian, I thank you for the opportunity to experience the greatest Arabian stock horse, Ronteza. I could never neglect acknowledging the horsemen from whom I have gained immensely from their shared experiences. Among them is my late friend Greg Ward, the lateJimmy Williams, and even the old master himself, Don Dodge. Thank you for your generosity. And to Sister Agnes patricia, my humble thanks for the path you provided me with your insight. M.R.

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ChoPter 8 / Tools ofthe Trode The Foal Handler / 134 The Horse That Bucks / 137 The Head-ShY Horse / 146 The Rearer / 150 Hoof Rings / 155 Balking / 157

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ChoPter L2 I Conformotion Conformation Defined / 204

ChoPter 13 / Questions ond Answers Questions and Answers / 212 of Monty Roberts / 221 Appendix: A Retrospective of the Career GlossarY

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procedures for dealing with remedial problems. It is a given that I will not write the perfect book and no reader will understandably work without mistakes. With that knowledge in mind, I will include on these pages practices that I have discovered to be effective in dealing with man-made problems. Since the horse is a flight animal, he reacts and responds rather than initiates. This fact dictates that the presence of what we perceive as a remedial problem is caused by us and our shortcomings. If the horseman conducts his training each day with these facts clearly understood, it is likely that he will reduce the potential for creating negative behavior. I give you my recommendations for dealing with remedial horses that display undesirable

behavior such as bucking, biting, kicking, rearing, and much more. I will attempt always to educate you in the use of tactics that will produce results without violence. My goal is to create work that can be done safely and in comfort. I often tell my students that if they are unable to smile while working with a remedial horse, it is likely that they need to improve their methods. As knowing horsemen, we need to understand that our equine students can only have tr,vo goals in life. One is to reproduce and the other is to survive. Equine negative behavior stems from fear and not from meanness. The horseman who understands this and acts appropriately is far more likely to succeed than is the trainer who acts harshly, misunderstanding his student. I am a true supporter of the horse I am working with. I want my reader to become a strong fan of the species. I believe that it is virtually impossible for an adversary to teach its opponent anything. I have also decided to pass on to the reader elements of equine conformation. My life has been strongly linked to assessing equine conformation, and I feel it is an

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important factor in creating a successful career with horses (see Chapter 12). While I have dealt with horses in many disciplines, I am certainly less than an expert in many activities that the horse industry embraces. I will try to provide you with information that will be appropriate for the widest possible number of disciplines. My life has been most actively led in the Western disciplines and in the world of Thoroughbred racing, but I have trained and competed in show jumping, polo, rodeo, Quarter Horse racing, and many gymkhana activities. I have dealt with mules and donkeys, along with horses, in packing and mountain riding, and also racing. Advice to the leisure rider has been a part of my career since the mid-forties, when I began to act as a riding instructor in my parents' operation. In Chapter 1, Chapter 2 and at the end of Chapter 4, you will flnd a dictionary of the Language of Equus. It is illustrated to educate the reader in the signs and signals that I use to

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believe are cerpredators, which the mustangs by removtain to arrive. I have experimented enclosy;'.. all but one mustang from the

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system that is' to his efficient communication entirely almost already discussed' as

we have

provides language of gestures' This language system that the herd with a communication with allows them to successfully cohabit horses' by used predators. Sounds are seldom determinfor tut when they are it is generally

a

ing location.

watching Thanks to the,years I have spent I have kinds' all of and working with horses a meanbeen able to put together as definitive to these equine gestures' I have

ing as possible language found a way to interpret their body have disI What and to use my body to reply' Equus of covered, I have called the Language discern(see chapters 2 and 4)'It is predictable' I can usuible and effective' Thi's means that himself expresses ally tell you before the horse cathe that what he is about to do' It means an overt gesture' sual observer can actually see the lanIt is not mystical' It further identifies and guage as one that effectively transfers receives information'

The dictionary definition of communication is " afi actor instance of transmitting Horses living in a herd have to

information."

horses tend communicate to survive' Domestic

wild it is imto be vociferous; however, in the order not portant to be as silent as possible in predators' attract to attract attention-not to When brought into domestic envitonpanic at the ments, I have seen mustangs I have whinnying' horses sound of domestic enclosure' their of run to the corner seen them

their heads huddle tightly together and lower are conto about knee level' I believe they alert the will horses cerned that the domestic

fail

will no"ting that the remaining individual does simply This to calt"to his removed friends' not haPPen with domestic horses' to signal Domestic horses use sound mainly they have a where they are and to be sure that learn how will location on their friends' Horses like "whoa" to react to certain human sounds rather than and "trot," but this is habituation communication'

usSurprisingly, the human communicates Allanguage' i.ng as much as 80 percent body commllnication our of many though we base body language rs systems on the spoken word' our emotions. of the most powerful conveyor volume and and intent. Certainly intonation' virtually as impordemeanor of the speaker are tant as the words he utters' of smell Hotses' highly developed sense part in their and eyesight play an important . their survival' communication and, therefore' this commuThere in the desert, I could watch structure social nication and the sophisticated I came to realize that if I could learn

it created.

posture effecto use my body, gestures and

with them tively, I also could communicate

accept me into their society' like is My communication with the horse iust with the deaf; it is a body language'

und ih"y

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"signing" "Horr"r'

social order gives the herd organiza-

is the tion to the lead mare' The alpha mare young horse power with which to reckon' If a

the *irb"hurr"r, then he may be punished by language' her of use matriarch, who, with the his survival sends him out of the herd where horse is at may be questionable' The isolated

set of risk. Thematriarch, with a different into back gestures, will invite the offender sentence it e ttetO only after an appropriate or infirm horse' has been served' The elderly the family' is of pace unable to sustain the harvested by soon isolated and

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predators. The horse knows that isolation is not a healthy state in which to remain. (See figures 1.4 and 1.5 for an overview of some equine

mony. It is my hope that we can go forward from that point in the certain knowledge that we mean no harm to one another.

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gestures.)

The Leadership Void

DuringJoin-Up, when I send the horse away from me in the round pen, I am saying,

As the horse is a herd animal, he also relies on

"I am giving you an opportunity to choose for yourself. Flee, if that is what you feel is best for you." I want the horse to be free to choose his own course, because in that state of mind learning will occur. I patiently wait for the requested gestures of renegotiation. When the horse exercises his option to come to me rather than to go away,I welcome him as strongly as I can in the Language of Equus. I reinforce his choice so that we can work together in har-

good leadership for survival. As I touched on earlier, the alpha mare is essentially in charge of the social order of the family group. She makes the rules, keeping the other mares in line and disciplining the adolescents. She also decides the direction of travel, where to eat, sleep and drink, and is therefore the numberone decision-maker in the family. If you assumed that the breeding stallion was in charge of the daily family decisions, you are mistaken.

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beaten, he may become at once traumatized and defensive. Great care must be taken in dealing with this type of horse. He may be dangerous although he does not want to be. A round enclosure is an excellent place to observe a horse, how he interacts with us and how he is affected by our movements. It is crucial to be aware of his extreme sensitivity to movement. Sharp, jerky movements are effective in sending the horse away from you. Looking a horse in the eye when you want to catch him will simply tell him to go away, so do not be surprised when he turns away from you. A horse is highly sensitive to your eye movements. I can slow a horse down from a canter to a walk in the round pen simply by moving my eyes along his neck to his hindquarters (see p. 90). He is not likely to respond to my smile or a frown because these facial expressions are outside the Language of Equus. If you want a horse to be comfortable around you, move smoothly. You should move as if in hear,y oil. These subtleties are easier to learn through experience than they are to describe with the written word. "Intuition tells us, and research confirms, that nonverbal communication is a major force in our lives. In fact, it has been estimated that nearly twothirds of the meaning in any social situation is derived from nonverbal cues" (Birdwhistell, 1955. Judee K. Burgoon, David B. Buller and W. Gill Woodall, Nonverbal Communication, The Unspoken Dialogue. McGraw-Hill, 1996).

Monty's Points >>

Body language is a form of commu-

nication. >>

>>

Horses owe their survival to this silent form of communication. A horse's language is predictable,

discernible and effective. >>

>>

Domestic horses tend to be vociferous. Mustangs may panic when they hear domestic horses whinnying, thinking the noise may attract

predators. >>

Humans use as much as 80 percent body language in communicating.

alpha mare brings order to the herd.

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>>

Leadership from the horseman is

important. >> Prompt response is critical. >> Proper equipment is essential.

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Horses know that humans are predators' People say that I act like the alpha mare' No horse has ever thought that I was the lead mare! They know that I have two atms, two legs, and that I eat meat. Millions of years has

taught them how to handle that kind of animal. They are obliged to use those instincts' Horses know that as a predator I have the po-

tential to attack them. An untrained horse may, when I approach him-arms out, eyes on eyes, shoulders square-read my gestures and body language as predatory and stop what he is doing, pay attention and then probably flee' In the Language of Equus, gestures and body language work together and in synchronization. They must flow to be meaningful' It is critical to remember that your body is communicating whether you realize it or not' It is your obligation to decide how the horse perceives your gestures. Develop a sensitivity to each move you make, each gesture, each flick of your eyes. The horse is watching you' Gestures are central to the communication of the horse. Many of these gestures are known and have been easily recognized for centuries' Even from a mile or so away, horsemen

will

recognize the sight of a stallion circling his herd, his tail held high, and his neck arched and animated. His ears are forward as he trots with a high step in his gait. This is unquestionably the alpha male expressing his control of his harem. Later that day, we might see this horse walking the circumference of his family group, occasionally looking outlvard and pin-

ning his ears flat to his neck. Because ears flat back denote anger and/or aggression, horsemen will at once rcalize that there is probably another male somewhere out there and he is not haPPY

about it.

Should the intruder make his way closer to the harem, we might witness a gesture not often seen in our daily horse world' It is one that

would appear menacing to most observers' Generally conflned to a stallion, and virtually

12

always a threatened stallion, he might well flatten his ears to his neck, lower his head to

within six or eight inches of the ground,

stretch his neck to its fullest length and point his nose directly toward his adversary' He will then often march with knees slightly bent to lower his forequarters, resembling a large cat stalking its prey. The invader will at once tecognize this to be the ultimate admonition to leave at once. (See frgure2.2.) A mare will use a muted version of this gesture to banish an obstreperous adolescent from the herd. However, when I have seen this, I never felt the same cold chills travel my spine

I did when I witnessed a stallion displaying this gesture. A pair of forward ears shows interest in something in front of the horse' Forward ears with the head high denote interest in someas

thing ahead and at a distance. Forward ears with the head held low might mean an interest in something up close and near the ground' The head held in a normal position with a "split ear"-one forward and one back-shows an interest in something in front, while at the same time a concern about something slightly to the rear. The ears are, without question, a window to the interest of

a

horse' Their ears go

where the eyes go, and vice-versa (flg' 2'3)' If you are well away from a family group of horses in the wild and viewing them through binoculars, you can often gain insight into their communication patterns. If you can observe horses who are unaware of your presence, you might find them to have their ears hanging low, pointing east and west, that is, each ear pointing outward from the horse's head. This horse is probably at rest, and relatively confident that there is no danger close by. One can usually note that the lips of this horse will most often be relaxed and hanging away from the teeth. It is not uncommon to find this horse resting one hind leg' When all three of these gestures are present simulta-

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have ears and eYes that are scanning the surroundings, and a neck and head that are

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shows interest in something behind the horse. flat displays anger and/or aggression'

is hooked to the brain

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for the rear' A horse showing interest in front and concern front' (s) A horse with forward ears shows interest in something (o) Ears back and at a distance. (c) A horse relaxed and at rest'

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and the horse are looking' First, you In should learn to control eye focus' order for the gesture to be effective' it must be constant' The eYes of a horseman, like those of an artist' are tools indeed. Our eyes convey our intent, emotion, determination' frustration, and failure' Eyes also convey ambivalence, commitment, fear and trust. Horses see what you are saying

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ately. Eyes, accordingly, can be softly ii focused and gentle, or focused and

piercing. You must know not onlY what theY are looking at, but whY and how theY are looking' "Eyes on eYes" should immediatelY put the prey animal on notice that his

before the 2.5 A predator identifies his victim eye contact' chase commences by establishing

iif. l, i.t danger. The horse will virtually

begin always recognize this gesture and to make appropriate maneuvets' The determined predator will advancetaut eyes on eyes, shoulders square and muscles-displaying the intent to attack. This should initiate a full-flight as response from the horse, who has his flight distance between a quarter and three-eighths of a mile' This alert and healthy horse will, after that distance, curve his flight Path to observe. The horse is fullY aware that if he continues to exert extTeme effort to run in a straight line for an exces-

on eyes: the lion's piercing gaze is locked on his prey'

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Wright Brothers did about the science of manned flight, but it is my belief that I am but scratching the surface of this phenomenon and that within a few decades it will progress significantlY.

Monty's Points >>

Sounds do not play a central role in the horse's communication sYstem'

> Many species use body language' Horses have no ego or greed' > Our bodY is lpeaking with each

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obligation to be aware of

how the horse Perceivet us. > Most

flight animals use little or no

sound.

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Rubbing the horse on his forehead confirms mY intentions are

friendly.

Equine Vision It

is very

important for the student of my

methods to know about the primary elements of the horse's vision. The eyesight of the horse and the information the horse receives through his eyes are directly connected to the knowledge of his language and responses to his environment. Much of the language of the horse is learned; it is not all instinctual' I received two horses at Flag Is Up Farms to be started. One was born, and still is, com-

pletely deaf; the other was born blind' The

blind horse was rescued and subsequently had time eye surgery to remove cataracts' From that on, he had limited vision, the depth and range of which were difficult for us to judge' The deaf horse responded toJoin-Up in an average time' reading all the signs and responding to me normally. The blind horse had very little information about his own natural language and was

unable to understand what my gestures meant' having spent the early part of his life blind'

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important not to get angry with a horse when he responds adverselY to some-

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z.rr Equine blind sPots. Each eYe of the horse individually records information of the eye. The horse has very little white and which does not necessarily translate to the sometimes exhibits none at all. The pupil is set other brain hemisphere. Unlike the human, horizontally going from one side of the eye to the horse has a limited ability to cross-referthe other. There is also a membrane at the back ence information taken in through each eye' of the eye, the tapetum lucidum, which reflects This is why a horse accustomed to being back through the eye cremounted on the nearside may take fright when light and the image This has the effect absorption. light ating more handling of a mounted on the offside. Correct horse should consider this aspect of his physiology. A horse handled more on the nearside will often be less desensitized on the offside' Scientists maintain that the horse does have two narrow blind spots. One is immedi-

ately behind him in an arc of about 5 degrees, and the other is on the forehead and up to 6 feet (approx. 2 meters) in front of him and beneath his nose. Ifthe horse is attacked from behind, he can defend that approach with his hind feet. Therefore, caution should always be taken when approaching a horse from behind, as it is possible you will be viewed as an intruder into an area difficult for the horse to

fully

assess.

The flight animal's eyesight is highly evolved to identify moving objects. Obviously, this is linked to survival. He will often be alarmed by shapes or moving obiects for which he has no previous reference. Even static objects can cause alarm if seen to resemble a predator. When working around a horse, I always attempt to move smoothly and with consistent speed so as not to be associated with the

NWt Vision A horses' night vision is better than a human's' This is primarily because the eye is almost en-

20

goes through the

bright lights of a car are magnified in the horse's vision, which can cause considerable confusion to the horse.

Focus A horse does not focus as we do by contracting and dilating the pupil. His eyeball is not circular. When light enters through the pupil and

falls on the upper part of the retina, it allows him to focus close up. When it falls on the lower part of the retina, he can focus at a distance. This is why a horse moves his head, raising it to see fat, and lowering it to make out objects nearby. He does not have the advantage of sharp focus that we do, which may explain the hesitation when faced with some object similar to one he is familiar with, yet not easily identifiable.

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aggressive movements of a predator.

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of magnifying the amount of light on the retina. Because of a horizontal pupil and a large cornea, the horse has the advantage of having more light to work with for identification in the dark. It is important to remember that when riding in the dark, the approaching

white

is often helpful to allow a horse to lower

his nose to an object on the ground to examine it in detail. When a horse approaches a jump, he may slightly raise his head to focus on the obstacle. As he approaches takeoff, he loses sight of the jump and has to rely on his

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Distractibility

is the tendency therefore to

be aware of everything happening in his vicinity. In the horse world, this is a great asset; in the human world, it is a disability' Modern man functions best if he can focus on one thing at a time. For example, it is important for the student to be able to block out the dis-

tractions of the classroom and concentrate on the task in hand.

Many children suffer from distractibility'

It is not that they do not want to focus on one thing, they simply cannot. People who suffer from this disorder find it virtually impossible to screen out peripheral sounds' For some autistic people, external cacophony can become a nightmare. Their only defense is to retract into another world, closing off from the distractions around them. Distractibility can' as we have implied, be an asset; it is to the horse. For those ofyou who have chosen to train horses or simply to ride and handle them for your own pleasure,

is useful to understand this phenomenon' If we become aware of its existence as a normal

it

part of the horse's makeup, we will be far more tolerant of behavioral patterns that have angered many horsemen. It will serve us well to intelligently approach distractibility in the horse and learn to deal with it appropriately' Each of us who has spent signiflcant time

within the horse industry will recall horses 24

being hit or yelled at because they shied from an unfamiliar object. So often the human's first response to fear is to attack. If we are to be good horsemen, we need to modify this behav-

ioral pattern within ourselves and learn to respond in a responsible fashion' I flnd myself stroking the horse on the neck and saying things like, "You silly boy, that's not going to hurt you." I would be distorting the truth if I told you that when a horse slams all four feet on the ground and iumps three feet to one side or the other that it does not startle me; it does' What I must do, howevet, is Pull mY adrenaline down, telax and respond to the horse in a cool, unhurried fashion' Horses

will synchronize with their rider or handler' If your adrenaline is up and you act out ballistically, your horse is apt to emulate your actions' Often this will escalate so that the horse and trainer simply alternate unacceptable behavior until there is an outright fight that never solves problems. Many horses have been permanently damaged by this phenomenon and good horsemen should seek to understand and control this resPonse to fear. It seems important at this iuncture to investigate the positive uses of distractibility in the training of a horse. I often use the horse's characteristic of distractibility in the Join-Up' One of the first procedures where I use distractibility on a regular basis has to do with the horse Chapter 2 / The Language ofthe Horse

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prOc€SS'

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Equine Orientotion Horses have an innate internal compass. Animals in general will demonstrate a natural

orientation. Horses can track themselves back from where they came and know in which direction they are going. I have ridden horses throughout long nights in the wilderness. I can recall often when I was certain that my horse was trying to take me in the wrong direction. I can remember arguments that I had with my horses, certain that I knew more about where we should be going than theY did. When I take a horse into the round pen, I move toward the center and face the horse in several different directions, rubbing his head each time I pause. This introduction allows the horse to orient himself, helping him to feel more comfortable in his surroundings. The horse has a directional mechanism so incredible that we human beings have difficulty in understanding it. The horse is far more likely to relax and accept his lessons if he is comfort-

stances. Snowstorms and other harsh conditions will often leave the human less than completely competent to iudge the appropriate direction to travel. Horses possess a vastly superior compass mechanism to that of a hu-

man being. One lady recently sent us a story about getting lost on a mountain trail ride. She ex-

plained that when night fell she became very cold and her hands were so numb that she could not even hold the reins. She was paralyzed with fear as she buried her hands deeply in the pockets of her coat. Under the circumstances, she made the decision to completely trust her horse. Approximately seven hours later, she recognized the ranch headquarters; the horse had safely escorted her home. Once his head was free, her mount used his natural orientation. We should not view this as an ex-

ceptional feat. We should understand horses well enough to know that this is something they do quite naturally. Just as we use tracking dogs or homing pigeons, horses too can be used to enhance the human's limited sense of direction.

Monty's

Points

ffiX

> florses have innate internal compasses.

>When taking a horse into the round pen, ori€nthim in each direetion. >> Orientation allows the horse comfort. >r Trust your horset. natural compass. :

ably oriented. Since the publication of my first book we have received many letters relating stories of horses that took their riders home. Some of these tales tell of quite frightening circum-

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67

uI ]nq uad punor aql q dluo lou letrIlrrf, sr pue 'asroq aq1;o arueruro;rad pue d1a;es aql roJ s1 Supoog '3ur1oo; eq] sI ued

qloq luegodrul

punor u;o slradse letrllrrJ ]soru aq] Jo aug 'apou paxelal pue alqeuoJruof, e ur alerado ol lptrUJrp aloru reJ 1r sa>leru lndlno d8raue paseerJur aqJ 'aur uo pueuap ralearS

qf,nru e u1 Suppsar ']eal tI dlalerurxord -de o1 saseanur luauraJnseau leql uad punor I uaqM'Jalaluerp q ]aaJ leql alcrrc aq1 'uad looJ-09 e ur

>IJO^I

8 lnoqe sr asn dlleuosrad I

punor looJ-gs e ur {rom I uaqM '4se1 srq a1a1d -uroJ o] af,uslsrp lsalroqs aql sle^erl reur€Jl aql 's1ql paqsqdurole 3une11'relueJ alqelroJruof, e ro;3upa.o11e ayqrssod se Ilerus se sr

uad punoJ

aq] ueqM urnurrldo paraprsuof, aq ppoqs 1r ,o5 'uad punor aql Jo raluatr aq1 ur ra8rel qonur

qlaqa;N

leql

IaaJ

1

pue 'spueq

qlIM leap

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spueq ZI o1 11 sapod qslaM pue sasror{ 4p -ueIaJI Jo srequnu 1uergp31s qlr,r. lpap '1sed aq1 ur 'azreq dlrypneaq suad rool{S 1 4ro,l,r ftu rayen! 'sparq I 'spuerl 9I

pue 'suerqery pue sasroH

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-rxordde s1p.r,r.4ue1d pllos Jo suad punor.lru lllnq I srurcC dn s1 3e1g uO 'relatuerp ur (sralau 99 'xordde) laal 0gI suad punor uaas aseq

l pue '(sralaur 61'xordde) laeJ 0t suad prmo"r uaas a^eq I 'azrs ul parJe^ arreq daql 'sarq uala Jo sauols 's>1ue1d 's3o1 :s1eua1eu ]uaJaJlTp dueru;o palrnJlsuof, uaeq a^eq suad punog 'uorssrruqns a^alq*

tluoIN-

,,:ap I']bqm r(q aw,a8pn[ taw lnq lula jfrI4lvt tal aut'?)1utr:e2sson,, I

ol paplgur se.tr ured araq^,vr areld e 'uorltu -lurop Jo areld e 'dlqsueruasroq 1euoplpeq q 'se,u uad punor aqJ 'peaq srq ra,ro dool e pE dysea ppor ralpueq aql 'rolupard qq adersa ldruape ue ur uad eql punor padolle8 asroq aql sV 'pIIr{J e se dep dra.ra spoq}au asaqt

o1

alf,rrJ e alerlo8au ol Jlasurq reulerl aq1 sannb -ar 1r 'an4 sr uorsnlJuof, l€ql aIIr{M .spaalq ;o urnrpads ilry aq] ssone Surpeal radord JoJ luauuorrlua ue apr.tord plnoM slql se 'xordde) laa; 'sasroq Jo sazrs ge ro; (sralaru 97 1dq,r,r >Ise p1nol

69;o uad punoJ

e asn

lou op

nod rp; suaas lI 'uad punor looJ-gg e ur dlqe -uoJruof IaAeJl IIrM sasJoq atues esoql .ralelue

-1p q laal 97 yo uad punor e ur (esran elrl ro 'pulqaq peal 1q31r pue luoq ul peal rya1) payun

-srp Ia^eJl ol pua] 11ral 'spueq 91 'des s,1a1 to sasJoq lsolu ]eql paJrlou a^€q J 'JeaJ pue luo4 peal aru€s aql Suluplureru taluer ol asJoq

ael Jo dlrrqeder aql sr azrs uad Surururralap ur dlasolt lsour alJasqo I leq] rolleJ aqJ

paqlle^l I 'leuorlrpeJl

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se u,\,lou>I erueraq

let[l

padolarrap spoqlau Sururerl 1eq1 sanbruqral asaql ruo4 seM ]I 'ua>Iorq pue paraqlal 'peo![ -sel aram daql araql se,ra. 11 'suad punor olu[ uaarJp pue paraqle8 ualJo araM sasroq pIrA\ 'eruuallrur aql q8norqg palrlJns seq auaql JeIIurs e lnq ,parre!, a.,r.eq uad punor aq] ur sanbluqral'luaupuof uulsv aql uo o8e sread;o spuesnoql pesn ac!-u, daql leql af,uaprle sl alaqJ 'sauntrual dueur ro; eluelsrxa ur uaeq arreq suad punou 'Ioo] alqs dlaurarlxa ue sr uad punor e 1nq 'eare,ruu -n1err

]sorule ur dn-urof qsrydruole uer nodlet1g ]I 'uad punor aq] qllm rerlrrueJ aruofaq plno^!!. I

anrl

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each area of training. It is with these facts

mind that I have devoted

a section to

it

in

(see

"Footing," on the next Page). As my career developed, I discovered that I needed to be able to move a pen around' In 1.989, at Windsor Castle in England, a portable round pen was built for me' It was constructed of welded galvanized mesh. It was an effective design because it was light, safe and allowed viewers to see into the pen without having to be elevated. I demonstrated my work in this enclosure for Her Maiesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and it was the first time that I had ever worked in such an environment. I was amazed at how the horses accepted this type of fencing and remained attentive to me, even though they

create an octagon can serve quite nicely as a

substitute to a perfectly round enclosure. When the pen is circulaE it encourages the smooth flow of uninterrupted motion which allows for communication without the distrac-

tions generated when the pace is significantly altered. In the environment of the round pen I can set up response-based communication. The configuration of the round pen allows the horse to flee, yet remain at the same distance from me. If the pen is oval or rectangular, the horse could simply go to the point furthest from me. This would tend to break up the flow

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of motion and make smooth communication more difficult. The flight distance of the horse is the distance he is apt to use trying to maintain a safe distance from his pursuer. This usually amounts to about a quarter to threeeighths of a mile. Once flight is no longer his choice, the horse will instinctively begin to communicate with his pursuer, tending to circle. Nature has instilled the understanding that if the horse continues to flee he is likely to

dNn.{

trn,

is important duringJoin-Up and is a place where the student of equine behavior can ob-

encounter another predator, eventually lacking the energy to successfully escape. Through survival of the fittest, the horse has come to realize that he is more likely to survive by conserving energy through communication and

serve the horse's natural language. If given a

negotiation.

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horse, but no bridle, halter, Iine or round pen,

It should be noted that the predator must also be deeply concerned with energy conservation. The predator who burns more calories

hu

could see through it. In recent years, I have designed my own version of a portable round pen and it is what I now use for my demonstrations worldwide. To date, I have worked with more than 3,000 horses using this type of enclosure with virtually no injuries or significant mishaps. My round pens are certainly not intended as places of trauma, quite the opposite. The round pen is my boardroom, my meeting place and my second home. This piece of equipment

I could still achieveJoin-Up by communicating with the horse using my body language. I've proven that one can doJoin-Up without the use of a round pen in open country; howeveg it takes longer and requires far more

effort. I am asked by many observers of my work why it is necessary to have the enclosure round instead of another configuration. While JoinUp can be achieved in a square or rectangular enclosure, the corners in them serve as spots that disrupt the flow of energy. Certainly a square pen with the corners paneled off to

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in pursuit than he consumes will eventually face starvation. It is with this knowledge that the horse comes to understand the value of negotiating with his adversarY. In a proper round pen a person can control the energy expended by the horse. Through communication one raises the horse's energy output and conversely effectively reduces it. When I am working with a horse, I fully understand that he is of a species who synchronizes with life around him. Slmchronicity is key to Chapter 3 / Building Trust

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ue asroq rnod;o saoqs aql Japlsuor o1 nod ro1 alqes4pe sr 11 tanamog 'nod ol aIqPII€AP sI ]eq] 3u11oo; aql uo aplr o1 pa311qo are nod 'sraplr arnslel pue llerl aq deur oqu. nod Jo asoql JoJ 'd1snor.tqg 'au11dpsp l€qm ral]eru ou 'sasloq qll^\ {roM o} }no 8up}as aroJaq 8ur1oo;;o pue dpnls o1 ueuasroq poo8 e roJ IeP

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'uo!lP)!untutuof JoJ tuntultdo aJP suad Punog 1reur eql uo saJuels

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plsdn lI aaerl plnoqs aM 'aJII ulelsns otr qsau aq] peJno^ap ro paIIDI 'pa11e1s ralau s€q esroq plnoqs asJoq

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it applies to the young, domestically raised

holse. By domestically raised, I mean a horse that now leads well, allows you to pick up his feet, and stands to be groomed or doctored

without resistance. The highest percentage of my readers are working with young, domesti-

1 1

cally raised horses, causing them to accept their flrst saddle, bridle and rider. The procedure varies significantly when you are dealing with a mustang untouched by human hands or a remedial horse with a reputation for a particular phobia. It should be understood that the circumstances of Join-Up can vary. It is also surprising how predictable they are, no matter the breed or the geographic location. BEFORE

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4.2 Arub between the eyes is a horse's reward.

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YoU BEGIN ANY woRK WITH YOUR

HORS[,, YOU MUST BE PERFECTLY SATISFIEI) THAT HE IS SOUND IN EVERY WAY. ANY PHYSICAL PROBLEM CAUSING PAIN COULD DESTROY THEJoTN-Up pRoCESS. Ir rs ar-so TRUE THAT

IT IS INAPPROPRIATE TO TRAIN A HORSE EXPRESSING PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENI"

|oin-Up Dqy One I recommend leading your equine student with a 3O-foot (approx. 10 meters) long line into the center of the round pen to initiate the procedure. I believe it is helpful to step in front of your animal and give him a rub on the forehead. This accomplished, turn the animal 90 degrees and repeat the process. Again,

turn him 90 degrees, rub his head and then make a final turn that brings you back to the original position. What this means is that you have stopped the horse in the center of the pen and rubbed him between the eyes while facing north, south, east, and west. With this, you ac-

complish an orientation helpful to the horse.

It is essential that you do not look the horse in the eye while doing this. It is best to look at a point near the shoulders or the forelegs. At this time, I am prepared to release the

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animal and begin the process of communication. I unsnap the long line and step away toward the rear of the horse. I do not allow even so much as a glance toward the horse's eyes. Taking care not to enter the kick zone, when I am at a point directly perpendicular to the rear flank of the horse, I then go into action. I snap my eyes on the eye of the horse. I pierce his pupils with my gaze. Squaring my shoulders, I cause my body to assume a military stance of attention. I swing the line coils, slap-

ping my shoulders, flrst one side, then the

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dru a.teq I aluo 'uolllarlp alrsoddo aq] ul ssal -ord aql treadar pue 'rurq asJaaal '1utod arueleq slq Jo ]uoq ur dals uaq] I 'tu1{ JoJ aJes pu€ alqu -uoJruoJ sr se d11;y,rs se Sur.toru asroq dtu qlpw sdel 9 ro t alurlo8au o1 dr1 1 'uollrarlp qrea uI sdel 9 o1 t uaaMlaq alerlo8au lsnru IeurIuP aql talaruerp ur (sralau 9I) laal 69 uad punor e u1 '(sralaur paJpunq 009 o1 00t) e1tu e lo th ol bAlnoqe sr asroq aq] Jo aluelslp lq8lu aqJ 'asroq aq];o sada aq] uo sada

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drop to drop to evoke this response' To ask the horse geshis head, you should make the following fingers open with tures: first, raise one hand

wrist and and palm toward the horse' The arm' rapidly hanJ should be rigid at this point and the close moving left to right. Then, gradually wrist the fingers while simultaneously bending arm downand relaxing the arm and bring the body' With your of ward and toward the center and bending' the arm relaxed, wrist and elbow

your belt flngers closed, bring your hand across body U.r.ne to a point slightly beyond your horse the in result midline. This will often you stopping and dropping his head' Should again' you choose to send your horse onward the can employ your other arm to encourage (see pen round the horse to contlnue circling his drops believe that when the horse

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right direction and reward him, it is likely that he will soon want to remain with us. In either case, once Join-Up is accomplished, you should then turn slowly toward the horse and standing immediately in front of him, rub gently between the eye. Never during this maneuver should you make eye contact. I find that it is advisable to look down between the horse's knees. Once you have rewarded your animal for his positive actions, you can then walk away and expect follow-up (Goal Number 2) to occur. Equestrians would do well to remember that predators never walk away from their prey, so the horse has come to regard this as a nonthreatening gesture'

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again in front of the horse' giving a rub and then repeat the process on the offside' With these four goals accomplished' I lead my horse to a point at the round pen fence furthest from the gate. I normally remove the line so that the horse is free to leave me if he can chooses. The balance of the equipment

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saddle pad and approach your horse, holding the pad close to your right hip. Stroke your horse's shoulder with your left hand and slowly place the pad so that it is slightly ahead of the withers (Goal Number 5). At this point, slide the pad back until it sits in the intended position. When the pad is correctly in place, pick up the saddle (stirrups up) with the girth (or cinch) placed over the seat. Move so that your left hip is near the left shoulder of your horse. Gently place the saddle

on his back. Lift the girth and place it across his neck in front of the saddle (Goal Number 6). Now move carefully past his head to his offside, giving his forehead a rub as you pass. Stand near the right shoulder and take the girth down slowly and smoothly without

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to just reach the ground on the opposite side' Cross in front of your horse to the offside, giving his head a rub as you go round. Pass the offside snap through the stirrup (back to front) and snap it into the offside training ring of the Dually halter. Take care to adiust the Dually ring smoothly under the bit and bridle. Return to the nearside and repeat the process with the nearside line. Pick up the two lines on the near

4.55 Fix the long lines on offside.

side of the horse and move backward and laterally outside the kick zone toward the rear of

the horse. At this point, you are prepared to drive your horse on the two lines (Goal Number 8). Swing the offside line over his hips, which places you well behind the horse and in the driving position. You should be experienced with long lining long before you execute this procedure with a raw young horse. I rec-

ommend that you long line many trained and quiet horses before you take on a young inex-

4.56 Fixthe long lines on the nearside.

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horse accepts the lines

perienced one. Ifyour well, you are now prepared to allow him to circle the round pen while you stand near the center guiding him. Your horse should successfully execute circles on each lead and turn

comfortably away from you as you request. When your horse is turning and accepting his work at the walk, trot and canter, you should stop your student and turn him outward facing the fence. You should allow the animal to stand for a moment and relax. Then, lifting the lines, you should encourage him to take one step backward as he draws the slack from the reins. I recommend that you always cause your horse to take a step back before going to the next goal in the training procedure' I feel that this is important, as it instills in the horse's mind a desire to relax at the conclusion of each maneuver. If you accomplish this with

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while long lining' and the,stirrup Next, i.-o"" the long lines hotses procedure' leather. At this point in the It ridden be to are ienerally ready in"t t riders that """ should be noted that I recommend for the first of horses that are being ridden No matter activity' this ,r-" ut. experienced in he does well who is starting the horse or how dangerbe can his work, an untrained animal to riding unous. Only a person accustomed to mount at schooled horses should attempt

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very quickly that it makes or I little difference whether I got on myself inused another rider' In the Thoroughbred riders most of the owners feel that

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dustry, experience with ,ho.riA be very light' My early that in mind' ,rring ur-, assigned rider was with just as effective question that it is fner"e ls no

to have someone else ride for You' riding' make In preparing your horse for properly' adjusted is ,.rr. uU oi yont equipment wellsound' is It should be equipment that with young made and appropriate for dealing on the bit' and horses. Cfrect< the adiustment

of changing directions' 4.64 Overhead view view as the direction changes'

4.65 Overhead

resumes after 4'66 Long lining

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it is properly placed in the horse's mouth. Consult with the rider that the reins are acceptable. The girth, while not excessively

be sure that

tight, should certainly be snug enough to prevent the saddle turning. If you intend to ride the horse, it is at this point that I suggest yolt bring in an assistant to hold the horse and to leg you up (or hold for you to step on)' For this book, however, I will complete the guide to puts a Join-Up by describing how the trainer rider on his horse.

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Snap a line on the nearside bit ring' Give your

rider a minute or two to get acquainted with the horse. He should rub both sides of the animal, and over the head and neck. At this time the rider should check the girth to make sure it has not loosened during the long lining' The rider should never raise his voice or act aggressively. It is advisable that your rider understands the concepts of Join-Up,and that his body language sends the correct messages to

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the horse. Jerky movements and aggressive body language could ruin the efforts you've made uP to this Point. I leg my riders up and I f,nd it safer to belly them over at flrst. Next, I turn my horse left and then right, allowing him to feel the weight of his first rider. Should the horse want to buck, the rider can safely jump back away from the horse, which he could not do if he were sit-

ting upright in the saddle. If the rider ejects from the belly position, he should stay forward of the horse and toward me. It is important that if this occursr I bring the head of the horse toward me which moves his hips away from both the rider and myself. This will prevent the horse from kicking either one of us' It should be noted that an unintentional kick

4.73 Leg-up the rider to belly over.

hurts iust as much as an intentional one' The reason that I turn the horse first left and then right is because I want the horse to view my rider with each eye. I turn left first because that

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the horse has accepted this, I turn right so that the horse can see the rider out of the right eye. I am careful to control the horse and not allow him to take his head away from me should he start to buck as it could put my rider in jeopardy.

If the horse is comfortable with the rider lying over him, I will guide the rider's foot into the near stirrup and allow him to fully mount the horse (Goal Number 9). I then repeat the circles left and right. The reason being is that the horse will now see the head of the rider well above his back. This often frightens a young horse, and can evoke bucking. I repeat this procedure because I have found that if I can take my young horse through this nowfamiliar movement for the second time, I am less apt to get bucking with the upright dder. When my horse is relaxed and accepting the seated rider, I make larger circles so the horse gets a feel for walking forward with the rider up.

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procedure for the attendant to assist rider in dismounting.

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at you. With this, you should drop your eyes, turn to a 45-degree angle and invite the horse

to turn off the back wall and approach you. If the horse is reluctant, you should repeat the process. If two or three of these episodes happen without the horse joining-up, you should consider returning to the round pen for another session. This procedure should be used in the box stall throughout the life of the horse.

Monty's Points oin-Up is the most critical element of my concepts.

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oin-Up is the centerpiece of all communication when using my concepts. >>Violence must play no Part in the

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process.

In the Field In an outside enclosure, you should utilize the same procedures as described for the box stall. In the larger enclosure however, you may have to walk some distance to effect the same result. Again, if the horse is not cooperative in two or three attempts, you should return to the round pen for more Join-Up training. Like the box stall, these procedures should be used in outdoor enclosures for the entire relationship that you have with the horse. My students often tell me that they believe these Join-Up sessions are even more important than the round pen session.

>The procedure should be precisely followed. > Slow is >>

fas! fast is slow.

Goals should be set and met.

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important thing.

Always be safe.

> Equipment must be appropriate.

Quality time is important after loin-Up. >> Principles of foin-Up should be used throughout the life of your relationship.

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Use principles of f oin-Up in the box stall. > Use principles of f oin-Up in outdoor enclosures.

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Questions and Answers Q. Can you do Join-Up with a weanling? A. I recommendJoin-Up for a weanling when he is fully separated from his mother and has ceased calling out to her. Before you attempt a weanling, I recommend that you practice this art on some older, trained horses. A weanling should not be introduced to the Join-Up process more than two or three times. Once you

have completed Join-Up, the horse should be turned out with other animals of the same age,

62

and allowed to grow up. You can live by the

principles of Join-Up throughout the many months of rearing your foal. This simply means that you should always use the body Language of Equus when dealing with young stock. Q. Does the size of the pen matter? A. Sure, it matters. (See "The Round Pen,"

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to move off, but the right ear is now locked onto MontY, starting to show respect.

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vulnerable areas where lions, tigers and leoPards attack.

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saddle of the horse's life over the saddle Pad. The horse remains calm'

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it quietly.

3o Monty crosses the reins behind the saddle

in preparation for the long lining procedure.

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34 Monty stePs back and away from the horse in

preparation to drive the horse on the long lines.

Monty flicks the offside long line down over the left hiP and the long lining procedure 35

begins.

what the long lining procedure looks like from the side as the

36 This is

horse moves awaY on his left lead.

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40,ason Davis, the rider, now introduces himself to the horse, while Monty stands back

quietly watching.

4r Before mounting, Monty assists lason in

bellying overthe horse to accustom him to the weight and to see the rider on his back.

4zlason rides the horse

off in a quiet fashion, giving the horse the chance to feel comfortable with his first rider.

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Doys Two Through Four I advise that once started with Join-Up, the process of a horse's education should continue uninterrupted. It is not a good idea to start the horse, give him a day or two off, and then expect him to pick up where you left off. Through these concepts, it is fair to expect improvement each day if the work is done on consecutive days. Using between four and ten full complementJoin-Ups is appropriate. One should execute at least six consecutive sessions before giving the horse a day off. If four full Join-Ups are employed, then the last two sessions would be simple communication, living by the concepts of Join-Up. If you have followed to the letter the procedures that I described in 'Join-Up Day One," you are prepared to go on to "Day Two." For our purposes herein, we will define Day One as the first day when the horse is ridden.

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each goal is accomplished quicker and is easier to meet. When you reach the point at which you have your horse on long lines, I suggest

that you extend the length of time you work with your horse in this format. Trot and canter more. It is likely that you will find your horse more willing to rein back while on the long Iines. Be soft with your hands, but ask a bit more of him in this area. After mounting, it is likely, but not necessarily always true, that your horse is ready to canter on the second day. If you think that your horse is inclined to buck, save the canter for the third or fourth day. I have had some real challenges in my career who were not safe to canter until the

eighth or tenth day, but those are very rare.

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Day Three With the average horse that I start and train, Day Three is one of the most interesting. It is often a day when the horse will experiment more than in Day One or Day Two. He has now learned to carry the rider's weight and be a bit more comfortable with the challenge of carrying saddle and rider. Often the horse that chose not to buck in the first two sessions will

try it in the third session. Thus, it is important to follow the rules regarding the rider throughout the first flve or even ten rides, depending

Bring your horse to the round pen having in mind all of the admonishments connected to Day One. Foliow the Day One procedures vir-

tually identically. You

On Day Two, most horses are ready to cross through the center of the pen being directed by their rider at a trot. I feel that it is appropriate to extend the length of time in the round pen on the second day sothatyou spend about 45 minutes on average, rather than the 30 minutes on average that you spend on the f,rst day. Remember, it is important to end each of your procedures, and the day, on as positive a note as possible. Take your rider off and close out Day Two in a similar fashion to Day One.

on the horse. As I have studied the horse in-

dustry throughout my life I have found that this is the case no matter which procedures of starting or breaking are used. I say this not to frighten the reader, but to advise against being lulled into a sense of security and then surprised by your equine student. Day Three should proceed much as Day Two, however the early procedures of Join-Up, follow-up, and r,'ulnerable areas are apt to take less than flve minutes. It then becomes a matter of saddling, long lining for even a greater length of time than in Day Two, and riding and building on the procedures of Day Two. If your horse canters well on Day Three, you are

probably ready to introduce him to a saddle horse in the round pen at the same time. Preferably a gelding, this horse should be welltrained and easily manageable. Your young horse should become acquainted with the

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is that it goes against the nature of the horse. I can always tell when a horse has been longed

that way because he exhibits many idiosyncrasies that single-line longeing tends to create (see "single-Line Longeing," p, 1O4).

Other Common Problems Orphan foals that have been raised on a bottle seldom learn the Language of Equus fluently, therefore using the Language of Equus in JoinUp is relatively ineffective. I do not know of any other procedure that works well on bottleraised foals either, because it is difficult to communicate with them. I advise people to use alternative techniques when raising orphans. First, it is important for humans to have as Iittle contact with the foal as possible. I also recommend raising them with other foals. A well-grafted nurse mare can be very effective and will often raise you a foal that you would not know was an orphan. Goats can help you in this process too, and I have found their milk to be significantly superior to cows' milk to nourish a young horse. A goat, along with several foals to run with, and close attention to the use of alternative concentrate feeds, can help you raise a well-adjusted animal. Without a doubt, the greatest contributor to raising an abnormal foal happens when the humans allow emotion to enter the scenario. They will often fall in love with the baby and find it gratifying that the young horse comes to rely upon them to sustain life. The inevitable outcome of this activity is the production of a young horse that believes that he is part human. It is curious that with this mind-set the foal will virtually always become mean eventually. Associating food with the human body, and believing that he is somehow close to being the same species, will create the expression of anger within the foal. Aggressive males can be a serious problem

for the practitioner of Join-Up. This is not to

other method, but you could be laying yourself open to injury if you place your trust in an aggressive young male horse. It is not by accident

that aggression in young colts becomes a part of their makeup. There is a high probability that mistakes have been made by people that cause this problem. That, however, does not mean you should consciously expose yourself to potential injury in an attempt to doJoin-Up with this sort of animal. Young stallions should be handled by professionals, not by amateurs. An aggressive young male should be treated as a remedial horse before any attempt to doJoinUp. The alpha female can, in rare cases, be as dangerous as the aggressive young male. If you identify alpha female characteristics in a filly, then she should be treated in much the same way as an aggressive male.

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Associating food with the human body should never be allowed.

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handled only by professionals. >Aggressive young males should be treated as remedial horses.

>Alpha females sometimes exhibit aggressive tendencies.

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back on him today, it is likely the owner has this poor horse biting again' While in Vancouver, B.C', in 1999, I met a

lady who owned a horse she had lent to a local television station to be a companion for me at an interview. He was an "alligatorl" He came up to me with every intention of biting me at a rate of about twenty bites a

minute' "Wow!"

I said. "What has been going on with this horse?" Nobody uttered a word' I began to school the horse in the fashion that I recommend. After a couple of minutes a young lady who was a groom at the boarding stable spoke up, "Tell Mr. Roberts what you do with Freddie. Tell him about your bag of

mints." With that a lady in her sixties

from the hand. If you have treats, put them in his feed tub and let him find them' If, for whatto ever reason, your horse bites you or attempts hit bite, do not hit him on the nose' When you the biting horse on the nose, several undesirand able things occur. The horse will often bite remember then, with your skin in his mouth, jerk that he is probably going to get hit for it, back quickly, and cause you more pain' An additional negative result is that the horse

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brat, but I love him and I want him to recognize me when I arrive at the stable." The young lady spoke up again, "He recognizes you all right and you have seen the doctor three times already for the bites he has given You."

I continued to school Freddie, and as I did I admonished all the onlookers that when people feed horses from their hands they open the door for the behavior that I was experiencing. Within about ten minutes, Freddie was no longer a threat to me and we did the interview

without serious incident. There are professionals who use food to train their horses. This activity has been going on for hundreds of years and it is quite amazing to me that a knowledgeable professional will do this. I do not use food as a reward and it is a practice I would not teach my students'

I feel certain that professionals trained in this

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art can accomplish their work without the side effects that the untrained person experiences' Unless you are a professional who is trained to do this, do not train horses by feeding them

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rarely successful in stopping the habit, an)'way. The action I recommend You take is to watch closelY,

and when Your horse reaches to bite you, swing your leg and bump him on the shin with your boot' If you are standing next to his shouldeq you can step on his coronary band with the heel of your

boot and let it slide down his hoof' I am not recommending that you look down at his leg and violently kick him in the shin' What I am suggesting is that you continue to look wherever you were originally looking and swing your leg, as if by accident, bumping him on the shin. This is not meant to produce great pain and you will never iniure a horse correcting in this fashion, but the result will be that after about six to eight repetitions, your horse will reach to bite you and then look down at

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Fitting The Dually halter should be fitted so that it is comfortable in all areas of the head and throat-

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always

self-administered discipline' You should other putt theDually halter, not ierk it' On the suffiforward iand, if your horse fails to walk forciently, itren grip the lead and walk briskly his posiward directing the horse to advance shoulder' your to close so his nose comes

tion

You should move about the round Pen the quickly once the horse has his nose in walk to is step next The position.

itop",

handler's correct position is at the horse's head and at all times parallel'

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time

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Ltittty, then stop abruptly' Most of the instead of horse will go forward for a few steps should stopping with you. Your leading hand back horse the school flrmly griiin" fitt" and into the desired Position'

The next step is to walk straight forward with his again, expecting the horse to follow fail to do so' ,t"or" u, your shoulder' Should he the Dually' shrinks the lead rope squeezes and podrawing the horse forward into the desired

unsition again' This activity should continue til you can walk briskly an)'where you choose' nose stop at will, and restart with the horse's remaining at You shoulder' Having accomplished the procedures deto add scribed above, you are now prepared effective it find I the back-up to the scenario' the to walk quickly and halt abruptly' facing

7.4 Correct

"halt" position of both horse and

handler.

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point' I same direction as my horse' At this horse's the to close back myself up passing

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tightening across 7.6 The Dually in action, position while schooling 7.5 Correct "backing" with the DuallY.

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the nose. Note thatthe lead is snapped into the "training" ring'

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The post Join-Up work

with the Dually hal-

ter should proceed until you achieve strong you signs of willingness and relaxation' Then' The goals' other can move on to accomplish Dually halter will help a horse load into a trailer, walk into a starting gate (startlng stalls)' walk through water, stand for mounting or any

other handling problems' It should be noted that the Dually is very effective for schooling veterina horse to stand for the farrier or the long for tool effective an is arian.The Dually the with riding even lining using both rings, or a reins attached to the training rings, creating type of side pull' It is also an extremely good toot fo, schooling horses to be shown in hand' While there are many more uses too numerous to list here, the Dually will help you in nearly

all areas of forming

a

partnership with your

horse. Overcoming phobias is easily accomplished when your horse is flrmly in the learning mode. Remember, adrenaline level up' Iearning down; adrenaline level down, learning up. There is another step that I use when preparing a horse to load into a trailer or enter a starting gate. Immediately after the back-up' the I will rush forward to separate myself from meters)' 5 to 3 (approx' horse by 10 to 15 feet I then turn to face the horse, and make firm

contact $/ith the halter by pulling the lead' It is my goal to have the horse willingly advance until his nose is near my chest' I then reward him, rubbing him for 20 to 30 seconds between the eyes. As I pull him forward, I am careful not to look him in the eye, but observe him with peripheral vision, while looking in the direction of his knees. It is important to accomplish this procedure allowing the horse to travel the 10 to 15 feet toward me without being pulled'

If the horse resists the halter while you are some distance in front of him, it is best to maintain pressure' Move slightly on an angle right or left so that the horse is pulled to one the side or the other. When your horse releases

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slack tension and comes forward, only take the your Should he gives you; do not keep pulling' you horse travel only a part of the distance, should back up to reestablish the tension and

willrepeat the procedure. When your horse a give chest, ingly travels all the way to your

reward of rubbing. While executing any of these procedures' it rope is critical to release all tension on the lead fail you If if your horse rears or flies backward' to do so, your horse could fall and sustain injury. If you are not confident that you clearly

you understand when to release the tension, professional' should enlist the assistance of a This person should be experienced in the schooling of horses for ground manners' If he is competent, you will soon cause him to understand this Procedure. There is a use for the Dually halter that is clearly separate from the preceding explanation. You can also use it effectively as a bitless bridle. That is, you can ride a horse with the reins connected to each of the training rings' This bitless bridle is very effective when there

is a practical reason not to ride the horse with pull (see a bit. It then approximates a side

"Mouthing," p. 33). It should be noted that this procedure can also be used for dual long lining. The lines can be fastened to each of the schooling rings, then passed through the stirrups as you would long line normally' Simply use the Dually halter as a side pull or bitless bridle from the ground. In all procedures concerning the Dually' it is

important to remember to work without an-

ger or violence. Losing one's temper can cause inlury to horse and human' Stay calm, and be are safe. If you believe that you and your horse

not entirely safe, you should stop, get information and proceed only when you are comforttool' able. The Dually halter can be a wondrous

good as the hands that hold it' I recommend that students work with sevusing eral calm, non-remedial horses when flrst

but it is only

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safety as a pdority. The horse's comfort should be the second consideration. A horse that is uncomfortable will often act out eventually

and jeopardize his safetY. I believe that it is critical to provide a trailer with substantial length, width, and height appropriate for the size of your animal' While I recommend more than the minimum, there should be at least three inches total of free space in every direction from the horse's body'

In other words, if the horse's chest is touching the bar or manger in front of him, there should be six inches of free space behind him' If your horse is standing in the center of the area provided, there should be three inches of clearance in every direction. This is a rule of thumb, but it should be considered the minimum

requirement. I am a believer in transporting horses at a 4S-degree angle to the roadway. The anatomy of the horse is much better suited to this form of travel than when his long axis is parallel to the roadwaY. Transport equipment should always be in good repair. Surfaces to be trod on should be of a non-skid material' Make sure you have proper ventilation. The vehicle pulling the trailer should be appropriate for the task, and brakes should be sufficient to stop the entire rig without undue difficulty. There are vehicle regulations in place in most states and countries that need to be carefully observed. A horse should be transported with wellconstructed protective shipping boots that fit properly without reducing the circulation of the lower leg. I recommend a poll protector attached to the crown of the halter to reduce the potential for iniury. I also like to tie the horse

where the horse can be unloaded on safe footing, offered some water, and a little exercise' Wherever possible, provide the horse with water brought from home. The use of flavored electrolytes while still at home will accustom

particular taste, allowing you to make acceptable water from another area by adding the same taste. I am a firm believer in partial partitions in

your horse to

a

the trailer. There should be a minimum of 30 inches (approx. 76 cm) free space between the bottom of the partition and the floor of the trailer. The iniuries that occur to horses because of the absence of this space far outnumber any injuries that occur because of this space. I further support the need for padded,

smooth surfaces throughout the interior of your truck or trailer, free of any protrusions' The method by which the horse transitions from the ground to the floor of the vehicle is critically important to the safety of the horse during loading and unloading. If a trailer is used and a typical ramp gate attached, then the ramp angle should be as shallow as possible, and there should be great attention paid to the traction provided by the surface of the ramp. If it is a step-up trailer, you should attempt to provide the lowest possible distance from the ground to the floor of the trailer' If the trailer is inappropriately high, then seek out a sloping area where the trailer can be parked to reduce the distance the horse is required to negotiate entering and exiting the trailer. Once an acceptable vehicle of transportation has been selected, place the vehicle in an area where the footing is appropriate for loading. This means that it should be a friable soil

in the trailer

surface such as sand with a minimum of two inches of cushion. Shavings or other show ring

potential for a neckiniury when the trailer brakes. Give the horse some hay to munch on during travel time. I believe in stopping at approximately four-hour intervals. Also stop

type surfaces are okay if they provide sufficient cushion (crumbly soil) and traction. I suggest that the trailer or truck be parked in such a fashion so as to create wings alongside the

so that his head cannot reach the floor between his front legs' This lessens the

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When the animal negotiates the ramp and enters the trailer, you should consider his work just beginning. The horse should be taken off

the trailer and reloaded 10 to 15 times before making any changes. Once the horse is negotiating the loading process with adrenaline down and in complete comfort, you can begin to remove the influence of the wings and walls. You can also move the vehicle to lessen the effect of the assistance provided by these objects. You should continue the process until the horse loads with ease in a vehicle that is freestanding and without wings of any sort. I believe that these loading procedures should take place on a day when there is no need for travel. Waiting until you must travel usually allows insufficient time to execute these procedures without anxiety. Each procedure described in this chapter should be conducted in a calm, cool and tranquil fashion. It should be your goal to achieve willing loading with the adrenaline level of the horse as low as possible. The horse should walk quietly with his head low, and exhibit licking and chewing, which denotes relaxation. If you follow these procedures to the letter, the results are usually incredibly good. you can create a loader that you can send into the trailer on his own with very little effort. I often accept a horse for a demonstration that has been

extremely difficult to load for years, and he generally negotiates the loading process within a minute or two of the time that I actually ask him to load. Take the time, keep the adrenaline level low and always regard safety as the number-one priority. And remembet, never tie your horse in a trailer while the back gate or ramp is open.

Monty's Points

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" Thoroughly study and understand

Chapter4, "Join-Up." Accomplish Join-Up with your 'n horse.

" Thoroughly study and understand the use of the Dually halter. Use gentle, easy-to-handle horses to train yourself in the use of the Dually halter.

"

'' Study the "Load-Up" video. > Place safety at the top of your

priority list. 'n

Make sure your vehicle is in good repair,

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Ensure safe footing for loading.

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Us€ a poll protector to reduce potential for injury.

> Use appropriate shipping boots. Provide wings or structures as

"

illustrated herein.

,' Pick a day without the necessity for transport. " Work without stress and excitement.

"

Follow loading procedures to the letter.

" Take time to repeat the process untilthe horse easily accepts loading.

without wings or structure. >' Never tie your horse in a trailer while the back gate or ramp is >l

Load

open.

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Once you have a responsive student from the back of the saddle horse, you can move to the next step, which is to lead from the saddle horse over poles lying on the ground' When you have clear cooperation over the

poles, spread your plastic or tarpaulin and border it on either side with the poles. Ride over the poles and across the plastic. If your student refuses the plastic at first, you should roll it up and repeatedly walk over it, gradually unrolling it until your horse will walk over it fully spread between the Poles.

Having accomplished all the necessary schooling with the Dually and negotiated the poles and the plastic, you are ready to attempt to cross the water. Do not try to lead your horse into the water from the ground; it can be very dangerous. Lead your student from the back of your saddle horse, attempting to have

7.3r Approaching a "water obstacle" constructed of plastic or tarpaulin and wooden poles'

your student follow you and your mount through the water. Many will respond quickly' If your horse refuses to lead forward and into the water, school by riding your saddle horse into the shoulder of your student and back him in circles at the edge of the water. Eventually, you will have his hind feet in the water and you can ride into his shoulder, turning his forelegs into the water. Be generous with your praise and congratulatlons by rubbing your student on the neck during moments of cooperation. Once you have achieved the position of having the student horse with all four feet in

the water, you can lead on through. Immediately repeat the process several times until the horse negotiates the water obstacle comfortably. If further resistance is met and you are 'concerned with safety, add a step of wet or muddy ground between the plastic obstacle and the water obstacle. This usually instills confidence in your student and gives you a better chance to negotiate the water. When your student is following the saddle

't26

7.32 lf the horse refuses to lead forward and

into the water, school

as

shown in the diagram.

horse through the water with a calm attitude, tack him up and repeat the process while he is

wearing the saddle and bridle with the Dually halter under the bridle. After this, you can add a rider and begin to lead through the water from the saddle horse. Once your student is negotiating the water with the rideE detach

Chapter 7 /fhe Wonders of the Dually Halter

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Your Horse qnd the Veterinoriqn To prepare your horse for the veterinarian is an

important part of your total training program.

ill or injured

horse that becomes obstreperous when the veterinarian visits can easily be big trouble. To help your horse accept such a

An

visit, I suggest that you review the last section on "Your Horse and the Fatrier." I recommend that you follow the same procedures when preparing your horse for a medical visit. During the Dually sessions, it is important to stress that your horse should stand willingly. A horse unwilling to stand equals abadpatient. Once willing cooperation is achieved with the Dually halter, the handler should use the artificial arm on all parts of his equine

accustomed to using it with their horses. A good set of stocks is as important from a safety standpoint as it is from the convenience point of view. Dental work, worming, wound treatment, caslick procedures, and even grooming can be done very safely in a good set of stocks. If possible, the knowing horseman will practice the procedures I've outlined here before the time they are needed. You should never wait until the day you call the veterinarian to attempt to get a horse to cooperate. These techniques should be practiced and well in place before the time when compliance with

them is critical.

Monty's Points

student. Besides the work outlined

in "Your Horse

and the Farrieq" I suggest, wherever possible, you should provide examination (or treatment) "stocks." Some horsemen would call this an "examination chute," but it is, in fact, an enclosure that confines the horse for veterinary procedures or examinations. I prefer not to recommend specific types of stocks because they are available in many different variations. In addition, these enclosures evolve constantly, and improved designs turn up with regularity. I prefer to recommend that you seek the advice of an equine professional on what is available to you in your community. You might seek the advice of the nearest school of veterinary medicine. Normally, the staff of these institutions is well aware of the available stocks in any given location. I do, however, recommend the type that has a belt over your horse at the withers to discourage an attempt to leap out. If it is possible for you to justify having this tool, it is certainly worthwhile. Horsemen that I am familiar with often say to me that they can't imagine being without one once they are

132

"

Follow the section "Your Horse and The Farrier" (p. "127') virtually word

for word.

"

Emphasize standing still willingly.

(or '' Consider buying examination treatment) stocks. >r

Prepare your horse long before compliance is critical.

Chapter 7 /The Wonders of the Dually Halter

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" School untilthe foal is comfortable

with the request for movement. Do not jerk, shout, pull, or other'> wise raise the adrenaline level in the foal. > lt is critical to maintain the Foal Handler with proper cleaning

8.8 With an attendant moving the mare in an arc, the foal is in a safe position.

as suggested,

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that there are thousands of people permanently injured or disfigured by remedial buckers. It is also a fact that tens of thousands of horses have been put to their death because they became habitual buckers and could not be ridden.

The Buck Stopper It is with these facts in mind and my desire

rider that has been bucked clear, and is otherwise healthy until the plunging feet of the horse come crashing down with tons of pressure per square inch. In view of the dire consequences that horses and people can suffer because of remedial bucking, the use of the Buck Stopper is without any question appropriate and reasonable.

to save horses and prevent injuries that I have developed the following techniques. I recommend the use of a tool called the Buck Stopper. I have been using this aid for over 50 years, and I can state categorically that I have never injured a horse using this technique. Severe buckers that have tested the Buck Stopper for two or three consecutive days will sometimes exhibit a pink line on their upper gums. But it disappears in a couple of days and I have never known it to be of any lasting consequence. The Buck Stopper is inert until the horse begins to buck, and allows the horse to discipline himself. If the horse travels with his head in a natural position, he will respond to the rider as if the Buck Stopper did not exist. It will not affect hirn unless he attempts to put his head down toward the ground. The effective bucking horse often executes this activity with his head right between his front feet. Often the effective bucker will lunge forward, high in the air, with his head in a relatively natural position, saving his tendency to bury his head near the ground for that moment when his front feet impact the surface. During this process the rider tends to sit straight up while the horse is lunging high, but then is jerked by the reins onto the top of the horse's neck or head. Inluries to the rider's face, neck and head are seen frequently. The rider will often be cast forward onto the ground in front of the horse. The next jump of the animal is likely to be a very dangerous one for the fallen rider. Serious injuries and even death have occurred when the bucking horse jumps on the

138

8.9 The Buck Stopper, a

simple but effective tool.

What Makes a Bucker? Whenever I am dealing with a remedial problem, I find it entertaining and informative to consider what I might do if my intention was to train the horse to do the thing I consider remedial. If the horse exhibits a particular behavioral pattern and feels he has gained something, he is likely to repeat the behavior. If the horse tries a particular pattern and finds it to be a nonproductive exercise, he is likely to cease the behavior. Let us investigate a make-

believe scenario that often occurs, thereby creating a remedial bucker. Let's say we have a young horse ridden for a few months, who has been cooperating with his rider and learning his lessons well. The horseman gets too busy oq for whatever reason, fails

Chapter 8 / Tools of the Trade

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How To Train a Horse To Buck It is suggested that you start with a healthy, strong horse possessing athletic body confor-

mation. Some successful bucking horses are crosses between a Thoroughbred and a draft breed. This will often get you size, strength and athleticism. It does not matter whether the horse is raised domestically or in open country, as long as they want to buck. With a good prospect in hand, put your horse in a bucking chute and place on his back an offlcial Professional Rodeo Cowboy's Association (PRCA) saddle. Cinch it down snugly,

but have it equipped with breakaway releases on both the front and back cinches. Keep your horse calm and allow him to observe the situation without any antagonistic behaviot on your part. Open the gate and allow your horse to exit the chute sf his own volition. Do not apply pressure or create pain, as you want him to have fun with this exPerience. If your student is inclined to buck, he will jump and kick high in an attempt to dislodge the saddle. Allow this to continue for no more than two iumps and then pull the release rope and allow him to buck it off. Let him settle in the arena and find his way to the catch pen, passing through the stripping chute. Repeat this process once a day for about three or four days, gradually increasing the length of time before you trip the saddle and allow him to buck it off. Therein lies his reward. Experts suggest no more than about five iumps on any of those procedures. If your student is talented, he will gradually jump higher and try more aggressively to rid himself of the equipment. Give him a few days off at this point, and then repeat the process. It is best to make sure that he is sound and free of any pain, as this will only serve to reduce his desire to buck well.

After four or five more series with three or four days rest between, you can begin to con-

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sider adding his first human passenger. It is good to start with a rider who knows these procedures and is young, sound and athletic' This rider should be able to iump out of the saddle while the horse is still bucking at his strongest' Instruct the rider to stay with the horse for no more than four or five iumps, and then to get

out of the saddle as safely as possible. The flank cinch should be stripped away from the horse as quickly as possible after the rider has eiected' With the horse free of the rider you should help him to find the stripping chute as soon as possible. On each trip he has made through the arena he should have passed through the stripping chute to access the catch pen. Get the equipment off him as quickly as possible' As before, allow four to six days between these exercises, with at least five or six of these controlled schooling sessions before any rider attempts to stay on him for the full eight seconds. It is at this time that you should assess your horse's potential to be a professional bucker. It is quite possible that by now he has shown tendencies to want to stop bucking. If so, you could put him into training as a saddle horse, using the procedures recommended to stop a horse from bucking, rather than those recommended to create a bucker. If the horse shows promise, and is bucking with great enthusiasm at the conclusion of the controlled schooling sessions, you should look for riders who are learning the art of riding bucking horses. They are generally less apt to stay on, allowing the horse a further opportunity to take the upper hand in his quest to rid himself of anything on his back. Some of the

will seek out a college the horse will remain and environment, rodeo to ayer before months bucking there for six

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trimmed and experience several day's rest between each session. He should be allowed to Chapter 8 / Tools of the Trade

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cult to place your mannequin rider on the horse, you may wish to use a rolled-up blanket first. Tie small ropes around it in three different places so that you can attach it to the top of the saddle and in each stirrup. Work with this blanket until your horse is comfortable as you

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techniques that I use when dealing with a head-shy horse, I believe that it is important to identify what the head-shy condition is, and describe its characteristics. I would estimate that nine out of ten head-shy horses are simply frightened animals. They are horses abused by

humans. Often, this is caused by simply striking the horse in the region of the head with the human hand. Whips, ropes/ and twitch poles are often weapons with which to make a head-shy horse. Any horse expressing the head-shy condition is likely to shy and lift the head abruptly when there is any quick movement by a handler. Touching his ears and/or his nose is often impossible. To deal with this phenomenon successfully, you must establish trust between the horse and handler. I have found that 90 percent of head-shy horses are man-made, and while this is generally the condition I work with, it is also important to define the naturally occurring causes of this phenomenon in the other 10 percent. Before a trainer begins to work with a head-shy horse, it is a good idea to first investigate the potential for physical problems. It is possible that the horse is experiencing pain, which could easily be the root cause. Physical factors that can cause it may include dental problems, lice, ticks, or other external parasites around the cranial area. It is possible that a skin fungus or other irritations might produce pain sufficient to cause head-shyness. I have worked with many horses that had sustained an iniury in their past and as a result of the necessary doctoring developed serious problems. A halter allowed to fit too tightly can also create pain that induces this condition. No horse is born head-shy, but he is by instinct protective of this area. Should you abuse this part of his anatomy, it is almost certain that the horse will quickly experience a phobic

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fear of any motion about the head. The horse that is head-shy makes life difflcult for himself and most of those around him. Once resistant to work around the head, he can be difficult to catch, clip, bridle or handle in general. This be-

havioral problem is quickly exacerbated by impatient handling, and if pain is experienced by the horse, the problem may develop into a phobia. Hitting a horse anyr,vhere is unacceptable, but hitting it on the head is abuse of the worse kind.

Eventually a head-shy horse can become very dangerous to handle. He can violently swing his head to evade perceived danger, or rear up and strike out to protect himself. It is important to rebuild trust with this frightened or phobic horse, and the best way to accomplish this is to complete Join-Up. By communicating in the horse's language, you can build and repair trust. ?ust is the key to everything I do around horses. When I have my equine student comfortable being with me and following me in the round pen in a relaxed fashion, I put the Dually halter on him and flt it properly. The horse needs to know that you are not

going to inflict pain. Spend time touching his head, but when he lets you into that area, walk away. By touching the horse on the forehead and then walking away, you are gesturing that you are not predatory or potentially dangerous. Repeat this simple gesture and observe the response from the horse. After a while, even the most phobic animal will begin to realize that you mean him no harm. Watch for signs that the horse's anxiety is subsiding. As the adrenaline goes down, the horse will relax and drop his head a little. He will also have a calm eye, and should not be sweating. Seize this opportunity, and when he is comfortable, rub his muzzle and then his face between the eyes and on the jaws, if possible. While rubbing with your fingers, use your forearm in an attempt to stroke up over the ears or poll. Ifyour horse is

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8.25 A tYPical Join-UP with a horse the horse industry a science and who is looking for a friend. abused, has been that effective that is exceedingly when it comes to creating trust in horses, and most Particularly around the area of the head. Many horsemen, howeveg inherit horses when the window of opportunity is closed for foal imprinting. For our purposes here, I will deal with the subject as though the head-shy condition was brought to the horseman in an adult horse.

Head-Shy Horse EquiPment List A hair drver

Water and a sponge A long lead line A fenced or safe enclosure or a box stall

An assistant A Dually halter

The Method I first achieve Join-Up and am very diligent about rewarding the horse by touching whatever part of his body I can. If I can rub between the eyes, I will certainly do that. If it's only the shoulder or the neck I can touch, it will suffice. Once a solid Join-Up has been accomplished and trust established, I will school my student to the Dually halter. Having these two procedures thoroughly understood by my student calmly and willingly, I will then begin to school the horse to

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8.26 Hold the hair dryer away from the horse, and gradually bring the air flow nearer. being washed down with a garden hose. I prefer the use of a spray nozzle set for a fine mist, wetting the horse all ovet, but most importantly I wet the head and neck. I then lead my horse into the round pen, or a safe enclosure, with good footing. I use a hair dryer on an extension cord. I recommend that the next phase of work include an assistant so that a safe environment can be created. One of you holds the horse while the other handles the hair dryer. Choose an assistant that is capable. Holding the hair dryer away from the horse,

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Properly followed, these procedures will allow the horse to learn intrinsically. I take whatever time is necessary to allow the horse to accept, to whatever degree I choose, these handling procedures. I have literally caused horses to be willing to walk up to me and lower their heads to allow me to put a finger in each of their ears. I can massage the inner areas of the ears with horses acting as though it was a wonderful experience' The response is much as you would expect from massage or scratching an itchy spot on your back. Also, using these procedures, I have caused horses to allow me to reach into their mouth and grasp their tongue and hold it out one side while inspecting their teeth, or even while having them floated.

Monty's Points l, Se properly equipped. > Check for physical maladies> Use loin-Up. > Use the Dually halter. > Work in safe surroundings.

> Follow procedures precisely for

the us€ of the hair drYer.

for intrinsic learning'r Allow use no force.

The Reorer I have dealt with literally hundreds of horses that rear. In Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and all over North America horses have responded well to the procedures I am outlin-

ing here. No amateur-trainer or rider-should ever deal with the rearing horse.The principles outlined in this section are for lhe professional only. Anowner or amateur equestrian experiencing rearing with a horse can ask a qualified professional to review this chapter before he or she works with the horse. Before undertaking the challenge of curing the problem of rearing, the responsible horseman will have examinations done to learn

if this problem has a physical cause. A good dental exam might reveal that the horse has a bad tooth or gum abscess that is aggravating the animal to the extent that it rears, simply acting out against the pain. Sometimes, it is discovered that there is pain emanating from the atlas ioint or a cervical vertebra near that part of the anatomy. While you should always consider that physical pain might be involved, most of the time trainers find that rearing is caused by humans. If the problem is physical, then a responsible trainer will alleviate that

condition first, before dealing with the rearing itself.

When

a

human being causes the problem of

rearing, he most often does so subconsciously, and without ill intent. A rider asks the horse to go forward, but if the advance is too fast or abruptly, without thinking, he takes up the reins to slow the horse's forward progress' If the horse has a sensitive mouth, he will often feel that he has no place to go. The thought pro-cess of the horse might be, "He asked me to go forward, and then he punished my mouth." This horse will often see rearing up as the answer to this dilemma. Upon rearing, this horse will often feel the rider become immedi-

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piece of hose about 18 inches [45 cm] long

rearers are, I think, barbaric and ineffective.

with a loop in it for your wrist. When starting, if he rears up, be very careful that you do not pull him over backward. Loosen the reins, put your left hand on the saddle horn and hit him on the top of the neck right up between the Horse and Horsemctn Tiaining. Privately pub-

Many people were injured following the advice of those teachers and often the horses were sent to slaughter, labeled as dangerous. It is important to again remember that when dealing with a remedial problem the qualified trainer should always put himself in a position where he is comfortable, safe and can

lished, 1957).

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ears as hard as you can" (Marvin E. Roberts,

I remember another book that suggested

that the rider use ropes to create a running "W." When the horse rears, pull his front feet up to his chest. When he attempts to return to his normal stance, he will come crashing to the ground hitting his knees andmuzzle. The intention was that this would teach the horse that rearing results in great pain to the knees and muzzle.

I also read

a

book published in the U.K. that

suggested that the young athletic rider could pull the horse over backward each time he reared, and eject himself from the horse so as

to not to be trapped beneath him. If the horse survived eight to ten of these episodes, it stated, he was likely to form a distaste for rearing. Another American author added to this scenario by saying that an athletic rider could iump off the back as the horse reared over, keeping the reins very tight and holding the horse on the ground. An attendant could then rush in and cover the horse with a tarpaulin. In the dark, it stated, the horse would not try to regain his feet and you could tie his legs to the horn of a Western saddle, reaching under the tarpaulin to do it. Leave the horse on the ground for the better part of a day and as you pass by throughout the day, jump up and down on the tarpaulin. The author suggested that the horse would be so frightened after that point in time that he would never rear again. All these techniques remind me of old film

footage of men trying to execute flight. Now that we know how to fly, we think they look ridiculous! Those early procedures to break

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Goggles After Join-Up and several sessions of schooling with the Dually halter, I believe it is appropriate to introduce your horse to a piece of equipment that I call goggles. They are available from good tack shops and equestrian catalogs. Goggles come in two different forms, plastic and made of wire screen. I will first describe the plastic goggles. This piece of equipment consists of a hoodlike piece of cloth resembling racing blinkers. Instead of the cups that restrict rear vision, it is equipped with two half-round plastic bubbles that fit over the horse's eyes. The dome-shaped plastic covering was originally intended to keep objects from hitting the horse's eyes when he traveled in an open trailer. I advise you to drill several holes (% inch or .6 cm) along the bottom margin of each of these plastic domes to allow for air circulation. This prevents fogging the plastic, which will obscure the horse's vision. The second type of goggles is made in Australia and called a "pacifleL" It can be ordered from certain tack shops, but is not easy to purchase in the U.S. The pacifier has a similar appearance to the goggles, but the domes are made of a high-tensile wire screen and resemble tea strainers. This piece of equipment was developed for racing on turf where divots fly up. To use either of these two pieces of equipment for the horse that rears, you need a roll of electrical tape or duct tape. Whether you use

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I recommend that you remain in the round pen until you have spent a minimum of two half-hour sessions with the horse showing no tendency to rear. Once accomplished, the rider can go outside the round pen, preferably with the saddle horse out in front. He should ride only in areas where the footing is good and the environment is safe. No tarmac or hard surfaces are appropriate for the remedial rearer at this stage. Once the horse is being ridden comfortably outside the round pen, be sure that he's allowed to move forward in a relaxed fashion. Do not ask your rider to achieve a "head set" until the horse is very comfortable being ridden forward. I find that rcanng is caused by riders who demand an extreme ',tuck.,, The dressage discipline has a particular

affinity for with the neck bowed and the chin tucked in. Ifgreat care is not taken during horses that travel

the training process when achieving this posi-

tion, the horse may resent the demands made on him and express his displeasure by rearing. There are other disciplines, too, where this potential is evident. Western reining, Tennessee Walkers and other gaited horse disciplines might experience this discomfort. When dealing with the remedial rearer it is wise to allow the horse the freedom to walk trot and canter with the head and neck in as natural position as possible. This procedure should continue for a sustained period appropdate to the depth of the rearing problem. I recommend that riders follow this more relaxed mode of riding until the horse negotiates all gaits easily, stops comfortably and backs-up without resentment. Should your student stop and refuse to go forward, you may consider taping off more of the goggles, leaving only the lower front quarter of the domes open to his vision. The use of the Giddy-Up rope can be helptul at this point

to accomplish a variety of tasks while curbing his tendency to rear. Review my section on schooling a horse to walk through water (p.125). There you will find several procedures that, when well accomplished, will help you in dealing with the remedial rearer. When you can cause your student to investigate frightening objects and quietly decide to pass through or over them, you are helping your horse's thought processes to the extent that he can deal with the potential for danger without acting out by rearing. After a month or two of rearing-free training, you can begin to remove the tape by cutting about % inch off the lowest portion. Repeat this process two or three times a week, until the tape is completely removed. If there is any hint of rearing during the removal processr you should add back a sufficient amount of tape to reestablish good behavior. The process can be repeated later until all of the tape is removed and rearing does not recur. The act of rearing is a lot of work for the horse, and it is not something he finds fun to do. He simply does

not rear for no reason. The knowing

horseman will thoroughly investigate and eventually pinpoint the circumstances causing the problem. Once the horse's vision has been restored

to an unimpeded state, the rider must take care not to send mixed signals. If he asks the horse to go forward, he must allow it to happen without so much as touching the reins. As I said earlier, many riders ask a horse to move forward and then, inadvertently, pull the reins as they feel the forward motion is too abrupt or fast. This is a bad habit. It is also important that you never require more work than is appropriate for your horse. An exhausted horse tends to revert to the type of remedial behavior that was previously effective in controlling his human partner.

p.157-158). Take the time to school the remedial rearer

(see

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9.1 The horse has

the tendency to move

into pressure on the right side.

when the horse leans abruptly toward the biting dog, and then kicks flercely to drive him away. One can test this, taking care to avoid the kick zone,by pressing a flnger into the flank of an untrained horse. The horse will move into that pressure/ not away. This phenomenon is present in nearly all parts of the horse's anatomy, while it is most obvious in the rear and fore flanks. It is also true that certain parts of the human anatomy respond in a similar fashion. The human mouth, without any question, operates on an into-pressure basis. It seems to me that nature

9.2 Then, when pressure is applied on the left side, the horse moves to the left.

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nine influence has to do with the natural development of the horse as an into-pressure animal. An attack from dogs will generally focus on that soft portion between the hind Ieg and the rib cage. Should the horse simply blast away when the dog bites down, there is the strong possibility that the dog can grip tightly with his jaws, and use the momentum

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provided this response so that we would not starve during all those centuries before dentists were available. It is clearly displayed by the human infant who will choose to bite on a firm object when teething. If we did not possess this tendency, we would refuse food during episodes of mouth pain, and such a situation would be life-threatening. I have explained my findings regarding into-pressure where horses are concerned so that you can understand and deal with it in an appropriate manner. It is true that we can train horses to move away from pressure. The sidepass movement is a perfect example of an exercise where a horse is trained to move away from the leg of a rider. It is just as true, however, that in the early days of schooling to achieve this, the horse will act instinctively and go into the pressure of the rider's leg. Nearly all parts of the horse's body will require training to move away from the pressure.

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bating. Knowledgeable horsemen have come to understand that distracting a horse, rather than being aggressive, is far more effective. Hitting or spurring the horse on the right side of his neck or body to get him to turn left, or vice-versa, falls into the same category of equine psychology. It is normally not very effective and can create many serious problems. To hit a horse on top of the head for rearing is equally ineffective, and causing pain to the area of the horse's nose as he attempts to bite you is unacceptable horsemanship. As outlined earlier, I suggest that whipping the racehorse is a breach of these principles also. He will eventually resent the whipping, and actually run slower (p.101 ).

Timber Timber was sent to me because he refused to load into a trailer. He is joined in this particular aversion by thousands of horses around the world. Timber had evidently been loaded into a trailer with a low roof, which frightened him. This caused him to thrust his head upward and sustain an injury to the top of his skull. This had effectively set Timber on a course of going into the pressure he perceived as coming from

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the roof of the trailer. The owners explained to me that it had been more than two years since they acquired Timber and that his phobia was well in place when he flrst arrived on their property. It so happens that the stall door in their barn had a beam over it that allowed about 8 feet (approx. 2.5 meters) clearance. There was no way to convince Timber that he should pass through that door. Their stable was set up with corrals attached to the barn, which allowed in and out movement. There was a gate into the corrals from the outside. The construction of the gate was such that there was a 2-inch pipe over the corral gate about 10 feet (approx. 3 meters) above the ground. They could convince Timber to go through that gate, but only after several minutes of coaxing. When he agreed to pass through the gate, either going in or out of the pen, it was a blast at full gallop, with his head raised as high as possible actually trying to bash into the horizontal pipe. The owners learned to live with this, but had to feed and water Timber in the corral as there was no way he would pass through the door into the stall. He remained in the corral through tlvo years of weatheq either storms or heat, depending on the season. To consider loading Timber into a trailer was a joke. He would not go near a trailer or pass under the roofline of my round pen. The roof of the trailer was like a magnet for the into-pressure urges of Timber. The intopressure phenomenon expressed by this horse was of the strongest magnitude. Survival of the flttest had taught Timber to go into the potential for pain in an attempt to survive. My next step was to use the piece of equipment that I had developed for rearing horses described earlier on page 151. But in Timber's case, the "rearing goggles" were used to take away the sight of the overhead object. When they were in place, Timber walked through his stable door without hesitation. Each time I removed the goggles, Timber

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not making satisfactory progress' I do not believe it is necessary to use spurs you early in this training procedure' The softer better' can be to gain the desired results, the Should you wish to use spurs later, you should remember that they are for communication only, not to inflict pain. The spur should be your looked upon as an instrument that puts contact point closer to the horse for better communication. To ensure that I never cause pain, my spurs are covered with rubber' but

the leg without spurs is far better in the early stages of schooling. Into-pressure is a response that the horseman needs to deal with when educating a horse to accept communication sent through the reins and the bit. There are many ways to initiate the process of requesting your horse to

yield to the bit or the hackamore' The primary the objective is to create an environment where horse drops his chin away from the bridle or

headgeaq and lowers his neck' At this point' it is your obligation to reward the horse by releasing any pressure on the reins' You can again

ride into the corner, pick up the reins and drive the horse slightly forward with your legs moving him into the headgear' When he yields to the pressure, reward him with a release' The elements of into-pressure can be initieven before riding by bitting the horse up ated

with side reins. It is advisable to have elastic in the reins so that the horse intrinsically learns through first applying pressure to himself' and then achieving release of that pressure by dropping his head away from the headgear'

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can be You should be aware that the softer you

with the demands of your hands, the lighter

insist the mouth you are likely to create' If you techniques' hear'y-handed on using harsh and presthe horse is likely to require that level of sure throughout his life'

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with racing'

you can still benefit greatly from this section' to because these principles are applicable including equine behavior in all disciplines, leisure riding. I have worked extensively with horses (also that have problems with starting gates parts all to travel I known as starting stalls)' have of the world to work with racehorses that become negative at the starting gate because betheir inherent nature is misunderstood and

out cause of the subsequent use of force meted deal to by track workers. It is far more difficult

with horses that have taken the law into their own hands than it is to deal with the young and unsPoiled.

For decades now most equestrians involved in this process have used extrinsic training' I

force define extrinsic training as the attempt to the to external is It knowledge on the student' the lets brain of the student. Intrinsic training brain of the student learn from within' This allows the student to draw into the brain information voluntarily. This is a far more effective way of learning than when information is forced upon you from external sources' In fact' most horses will be broken to comply with the will demands made of them' Some, however' phoresent this harsh treatment and become

bicly resistant to the starting gate' These

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The horse trained extrinsically will probably be reluctant to go into the gate' Once he is forced, the horse trained ln this manner will be nervous and unruly. His mind is likely to be thinking backwards. He is likely to concentrate on his hip or hocks, where the whips were ap-

plied previously. It is at this point horses will often tend to incriminate the footrails and will develop a phobia against them. The intrinsically motivated horse is happy to go into the gate and looks forward to competing. During the second session, he still flnds his rider remaining quiet. When the gates spring open, this young horse reacts more quickly, and passes the older horses earller than he did the flrst time. I flnd that three

9.9 The protection afforded by the blanket, from a side view.

or four of these educational sessions will produce a racing prospect that is far more effective at the starting gate than the extrinsicallY motivated individual. In 1991, I was called to GermanY to deal with a three-year-old Thoroughbred. Lomitas was a beautifully conformed, well-bred chestnut that had earned the title, "ChamPion 9.ro Monty, with Simon Stokes up, schooling a young Two-Year-Old in GermanY" in 1990. horse to the starting stalls with the blanket' Due to circumstances not entirelY known to me, Lomitas had obviously concluded that starting gates were a dangerous place to be, and he was willing to Rght tenaciously against entering them. Nine men were unable to achieve loading through force' I met him, didJoin-Up with him and convinced him through communication and trust that there was no reason to fear the starting gate. Lomitas was the 1991 Horse of the Year in Germany, and the highest-rated horse ever produced in that country through his perfolmances and earnings.

The Monty Roberts Blanket 7n 1992,I designed a piece of equipment to help the horse by protecting his vulnerable

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9.rr Attachment of the blanket to the starting gate, as Monty watches a horse being schooled'

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9 lThe lnto-Pressure Syndrome

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aql

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enter. Once properly schooled, minimal effort is required to continue this process, and I feel

that it is well worth it.

Blushing ET Blushing ET was brought to Flag Is Up Farms in November of 7997. He was a beautiful, athletic, chestnut Thoroughbred who had been banned from the track due to a violent phobia against starting gates, and a deep-seated distrust of humans. I was sure that I would be able to get,him back to Santa Anita for the start of the racing season on December 26. When I began to work with him, I realized that I was dealing with a new dimension in troubled horses.

Blushing ET dived at me with teeth bared when I went to put the protective blanket on him. The flrst few days were devoted to securing the blanket and getting him to enter an enclosed area. Getting him into the gate itself was absolutely out of the question. Despite

daily visits to the gates with his work rider, Blushing ET showed no improvement. In the stable he was kind, agreeable, and allowed himself to be groomed, bandaged and blanketed. Anywhere near the gates, he became

dangerous. If we put anything like long lines around his hocks, he exploded. I was convinced it was the side-rails that had started this phobic behavior; however, I was astonished that using the blanket, and hours of work had not produced the hoped-for effect. One evening, I was watching a football game on television, when I realized I barely knew who was playing. My mind was fixed on Blushing ET. I decided to tackle the problem. T enlisted some help and drove to the round pen. I saddled up my Quarter Horse, Dually, checked the reins back to the saddle, and left him standing in his stall. To this day I do not know why I did that-perhaps subconsciously I knew I might need Dually's helP. I then saddled Blushing ET, but left the

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stable blanket on. I did this to lessen the effect of the long lines near his hip and stifle. Once in the round pen, he was iust as violent as he had been without the stable blanket. As I worked, his anger increased. Teeth bared and ears back, he flew at me. My assistants opened the pen door letting me out. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that the abuse he had received because of trainers' attempts to cope

with his natural aversion to the starting

gates

had only compounded his phobia. The harder they whipped him, the more terrified he became. I tried another tack and tied bits of cloth onto the stirrups so that they dangled along his sides. His behavior wotsened. The cloths were

soon ripped to shreds by his violent kicking' Every time I faced him with the long lines, he became violent, almost nailing me with his

deadly feet. I decided it was time to enlist the help of Dually. I rode Dually into the round Pen, and from his back, carefully attached a long line to Blushing ET's halter, and began to drive him

with one line. The kicking continued with extreme violence. When the long line was put over the hips and allowed to drop to the hock, he kicked, bit and struck out with his feet, twice

making strong attacks on Dually. Each time I jumped Dually forward, I would throw my arms up to avoid the charge of a very angry

Blushing

ET.

I continued astride Dually, and very gradually, Blushing ET began to learn to stop kicking. When he got quiet, I took off the long Iine, thus rewarding him for his good behavior. With his adrenaline gradually going down, he could assimilate the information I was giving him that the line was not a whip, and was not going to cause him pain. That evening marked a turning point in my work with him. We continued with the routine at the gates with considerable improvement. Howevet, he was still so phobic about them that he rushed to get through as quickly as possible, and was still a Chapter 9 /The lnto-Pressure Syndrome

691

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The Pull-Bock Horse Monty's Points >r

lnto-pressure is instinct driven.

Horses are into-pressure all over their bodies. o We should train our horses to move off leg pressure. ,, lt is beneficial to train our horses to yield to bit pressure. > lnto-pressure can negatively affect our horses at the starting gate. > Protect your horse from what he believes to be dangerous. >r Use a protective blanket. >, The area of the head is critically affected by into-pressure. qoggles can aid with the ', Rearing fear of objects above. " The student of the starting gate should thoroughly under the intopressure syndrome. > lt is instinctual for a horse to press into the sides of the starting gate. >r Horses can be trained to move away from pressure. " Harsh treatment is seldom very effective. " Do not use whips or any other means of pressure from behind. > Do not force the horse to leave the

"

gates fast.

> Protect the sides of the phobic horse

"

with the blanket.

Panels to create the hallway are effective.

> Use the Dually halter and become

proficient in the elements of its use.

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Virtually everyone who has owned

a

horse has,

at some time, experienced an episode where the horse pulls back while tied. Early in the horse's training, if he pulls back and everything is strong enough to withstand the pressure

without breaking, your horse will generally imprint in his brain that pulling back is not good. Should your horse pull back and cause something to break free in the process, you are likely to have a phobia set in where the horse feels compelled to pull and break anything he is tied with. Two or three of these episodes will virtually assure you of a pull-back horse. The into-pressure phenomenon takes over in this case, and you can watch your horse glaze over,

roll high in his head, and then with utter determination he will pull with all his might. The phobic pull-back horse can break what a normal horse could not come close to breakeyes tending to

ing. He will crouch his body low and strain with all four legs in the ground to pull with every ounce of his power. If something breaks at this point, it is very likely that he will shoot over backward and often injure himself seriously. When this occurs, it simply exacerbates

the problem as it further convinces the horse that he has to break his tie. Pulling back can obviously occur any time the horse is tied; however, certain activities are more likely than others to evoke it. When the horse is standing tied with comfortable,

proper-fitting equipment in a quiet location, the potential for pulling back would be at the lower end of the spectrum. The condition that is most likely to promote it is when the handler opens the rear portion of a trailer before untying the horse. This is a red-letter mistake. The confinement, footing and sound all combine to create an extremely dangerous environment for your horse. In general, horses that fly out of the trailer can easily produce iniuries to people

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horizontal bars and are constructed of very strong material. I fix a panel to each end of my solid wall. I put a steel fencepost in the ground just outside each panel at the point where it makes an intersection with my wall. I then move the two outer ends of the panels toward each other until they are 16 feet (approx. 5 meters) apart. At that point, I put a 16-foot panel in position so that it joins the two panels together. I then set two more steel posts to secure the intersections of those panels. This creates a "D"-shaped enclosure, with my large wall being the flat portion of the "D," and three portable panels creating the semicircle portion. The wall and panel configuration can vary, as long as it is safe. This arrangement lets me uncouple the panels at a junction and lead my horse into the D-shaped enclosure wearing a high-quality, unbreakable halter. With caution, I fix the tie to the halter and exit quickly along the wall, climbing over one of the panels. It is critical that whoever attaches the tie can physi cally move quickly and smoothly out of harm's way. A horse that pulls back, and then jumps

forward, can cause serious injury. The tie I use is very important in this procedure. I suggest a commercially produced stretch tie. A 3-foot (approx. 1 meter) length will stretch to about 10 to 12 feet (approx. 3 to 4 meters) before it gives your horse anything solid to pull on. At that point, your horse's hindquarters are up against the panel, restricting him from pulling back any further. Usually, the horse will freeze in the pulling position, and the elasticized tie simply keeps pulling until he yields. A few days of this will usually produce a horse that no longer pulls. I suggest that you continue to tie the horse up exclusively with an elasticized tie for a year or so. It is important to tether only to substantial objects more than 5 feet (approx. 1.5 meters) above the ground. I have experienced a high level of success using this procedure, and I strongly recommend it for anyone who has a horse with this problem.

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9.r8 The "D" enclosure for schooling the pullback horse. Five-panel configuration shown.

9.r9 The horse is being led to the enclosure; note the doubled lead rope.

9.zo Close up of doubled lead rope-tie elastic in place.

Chapter 9 / The lnto-Pressure Syndrome

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equine Phobia. ,, Pulling back is a symPtom of the phenomenon of into-Pressure: as an

> Pulling back can be extremelY dangerous for horse and human. > Pulling back should be dealtwith only by exPerienced horsemen. > Do not allow a hcrse to stand tied in a trailer without secure closure

behind him. >,

I recommend untYing the horse

before bridling and saddling.

The Cinch-Bound SYndrome The behavior whereby horses act out against the girth or cinch being tightened is known in

most of the English-speaking world as "cinchbound" or "cinchy." It is the reaction of a super-sensitive horse to the stimulus induced by a snug girth or cinch. Every horse has a web-shaped network of nerves just behind each of his elbows. This network lies in the outer layers of tissue covering the rib cage in the lower anterior portion of the thoracic region. The response aspects of this nerve system are discussed

in detail on pages 159-160'

The cinch-bound horse is likely to manifest his condition with one or more reactions from a significant list of responses. When the girth or cinch is drawn tight, the cinchy horse will stiffen his entire body. He will most often raise his back and round his body, crouching back

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over the rear legs. In the early stages of acting out, the cinchy horse will most often elevate his neck. The neck will become dgid, the eyes wide open and appear to look toward the area of the girth or cinch. If he is to take it further, the cinchy horse will usually move in reverse and often lose control of the hind legs, crouching lower and lower. In extreme cases, th€ cinchy horse will drop to the ground on his hindquarters and throw himself over backward. Many saddles have had their trees broken by a horse falling over backward, slamming the saddle to the ground under him' Obviously, the potential for injury to the horse is great.

If the cinchy horse is tied during a traumatic episode, he is likely to act out by pulling hard as possible, usually breaking any kind of tie you use. If the equipment is strong enough to withstand his pulling, the horse will often fall against the tetheq placing himself and the handler in a critically dangerous position. The horse who pulls, but is unable to break loose, will sometimes catch his balance and then lunge forward striking out with the front legs, again exposing himself and the han-

as

dler to extreme danger' I have seen a cinch-bound horse that will lower the back during a cinchy episode, raise the head and neck and sink his chest down near the ground, crouching back with his front feet remaining in their original position' This response would resemble the way we often see dogs stretch in the morning, yawning while they stretch back with their front feet well out in front. Unlike the relaxed dog, this horse will

sometimes come forward out of this position with violent thrashing. This can be extremely dangerous to himself or a handler. Then there is the cinch-bound horse that simply reacts violently against the girth by

bucking like a professional in a rodeo' Often, this type of cinchy horse will express himself for 20 to 30 seconds, and then be fine for the

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the cinch-bound will often pull back and add to their problems the pull-back phobia I discussed on Pages 17O-172' Many people ask about what to do with a cinch-bound horse they have inherited from someone else. The following is my recommendation for dealing with the condition already in place. With your horse in a box stall of at

subteast lZ by 12 feet @by a meters), put a all of fasten stantial stable blanket on him, and

the belts and buckles. Over the blanket in the overarea of the heart-girth, place an elastic breastcollar' a with girth. I prefer the tlpe Th"r" orr"r-girths can be purchased at a good (10 tackshop and are generally about 4 inches cm) in width, and easily stretched by the hu-

man hand. Place the breastcollar appropriately' just and buckle up the elastic over-girth so it is mintouching the skin. Allow your horse a few to utes in the box stall to become accustomed so two or notch a the over-girth, then tighten

it begins to stretch the elastic material' This girth is easily expandable and the to it as violently hotse usually does not teact cinch or girth' You as he would a less forgiving until periodically should continue to tighten encircle snugly yo., fturr" stretched the girth to It is approprihorse' the of area the heart-girth around apparctus this carry to ate to allow him Usuhours' four or the box stall for up to three tteatment' this of ally, within two or three Sensitive skin might play a role in causing a cinch-bound sYndrome' > Cinch-bound horses are usually caused bY PeoPle. ,, Handlers should u5e clean, appro-

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to the letter.

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and allow the |or, .un remove the blanket

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horse. About twenty minutes into the process, he realized that the chestnut horse was walk-

ing around the field following him, but there was no way that he could approach the bay horse.

After an hour or so, everyone was exhausted. And, for the last 15 minutes or so, he could not get the chestnut out of his way. Finally, he cornered his bay horse and managed to get

him caught and haltered. Pulling him around, he "changed his name" a few times before taking him from the field. A day or so later, the man decided to catch one of his horses again. Not wanting to go through the same process, he decided this time he would catch the chestnut. Would you believe that on this day the chestnut decided to act exactly as the bay had a couple of days before? He angrily repeated the process this time with the bay horse following him around and the chestnut refusing to be caught. The moral of the story is, if you want to catch your horse, do not look him in the eye. Use the concepts of Join-Up and you do not catch your horse, you let your horse "catch"

The Born-Sour Syndrome ond Seporotion AnxietY There are t\ivo categories of remedial behavior that I believe are so closely linked they should share a section. "Barn sour" could be called "home souq" or "property sour." These terms simply mean that the horse does not want to go away from home and, even if you are successful in achieving some distance from the horse's home, there is still a great desire on the horse's part to return as fast as possible. Every question-and-answer session that I conduct includes someone asking, "How do

you. Should field-catching problems persist, you can do Join-Up from a saddle horse in the field' This will allow the horseman to travel the nec-

I stop my horse from taking me back to the stable against my will?" She will go on to say that her horse will often refuse to go in a direction away from the stable and, if she persists, the horse is likely to act out negatively. Stopping and refusing to go forward (balking), rearing, bucking and kicking out are the most often mentioned actions of the offender. These actions are often dangerous for both the rider and the horse. Most stables have hard surfaces surrounding the buildings because of their need for vehicular activity. Obstreperous behavior on a hard surface is one of the most undesirable behavioral traits we can experience. Rearing, for instance, on tarmac, con-

essary distance.

crete or cobblestone surfaces can result in iniu-

Monty's Points > Execute a good foin-Up.

catch your horse, Letyour horse catch you.

" Never

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means "go away."

for following "bad instruction."

> Do not blame your horse

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ries that run the gamut from minor to lethal' The horse that rears and then loses his footing can go over backward and quite easily in-

jure his spine, hips or skull. Practically every equestrian knows of someone who has had a broken leg or other serious injury from a horse rearing over. Wheeling around to return to the stable often results in a fall-rideq horse or

both. Ironically, these problems are generally the result of a rider inadvertently training his horse to unilaterally decide to return to the barn. I realize that most equestrians would prefer to believe they had not trained their horses

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ever race for be rewarded, and is unlikely to

home.

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a

horse that is extremely barn sour'

very difflcult to cure' Be diligent about to the your habits when returning your horse day or two can start a pattern of

they

action' you should follow this next course of whatby barn the from Coax your horse away (see pain ever means you can, short of dealing 157pages "Balking" and the Giddy-Up rope, from your distance some horse the

,tuUt". Otelazy

undesirable' behavior that might be extremely

Monty's

158). Ride

3 kiloproperty (more than 2 miles or approx' neighbor' a with m.i"rs; and leave the horse horse friend or trainer. Then, ride a different responsibilihome and exchange the boarding times until of number ties. Do this a sufflcient diffilonger no your horse appears settled and you cult about leaving to your stable' Once pathave noticeably improved the behavioral I detechniques tern, then begin the training your to horse earlier, and return the

scribed

own Property. If this condition is in any way connected with your horse being bonded (sometimes horse' called "separation anxiety") to another are horses then increase the length of time the on any given day' Your horses should separated by not scream for one another or seem affected

separation. live closer As our population grows and we to one another on land parcels of ever-decreasing size, our horses, too, are living in closer proximity. Equus, being a herd animal' is far is as an more comfortable in a group than he individual. This creates a pattern of behavior whereby a horse becomes extremely upset

when seParated from a "buddY'" Before deep bonding occurs, the knowing the loequestrian will be diligent and change this reduce to enough .u,ion of horses often

unwanted behavior. The "batn-sour" condition will often have its beginnings as "separation anxietY." there If you follow these procedures before experiwill you is a problem, it is unlikely that ence the barn-sour condition or separation anxiety. Once these problems are deep seated'

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Points

trffi

Barn sour and separation anxiety are closely linked'

Do not ride Your horse home and

into the barn. ,> Dismount outside the ProPertY' and lead into the stable' ,, The barn-sour sYndrome can lead to dangerous habits' >,

Choose different locations

to

dismount before returning' > Separate bonded horses'

The ShYing Tendency some-

During my question-and-answer periods with my one is likely to ask, "What do I do explain will She horse who shies constantly?" that when she rides her horse she is often feet frightened when her horse slams all four the in obiect some by toihe ground startled to flnd distance. It is exasperating, she says' a that there is a tiny plastic bag swinging from

might bush or a squirrel playing in a tree' She frightened extremely is tell me that her horse is no of bicycle riders, or cattle in a field' There little end to stories that I hear about the silly the things that cause a horse to shy' Obviously' more far is flight takes that startles and horse

but re-

dangerous than the horse that startles inmains in place. Many people have been jured by the accident that occurs when the their ,ttyittg horse bolts, causing them to lose balance and PossiblY fall'

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'IeoJ aql Jo peaq eql o]

uor; de.r,re saqrul 9 o] t tnoqe 11 3u1p1oq 'uaq1 'lsrg puuq rnod 1o {Jeq arl} uo }eaq aq} lsaJ 'leoJ pue areru aql Jo de,r,r aql ur la8 1ou saop ]eql arns afl 'punos leql qll^t uollelf,osse alqe -uoJruoJ e saleeJJ JIe urJem eql pue '1eo; aql o1 1r

roloru e Jo punos aql af,nporlul o] slql asn no^ 'radrp rpq aq1 3u1sn aloJaq roop Ilels aql reau 'sl 1u1od e ot IeoJ erlt a^oru ol €apl poo8 e sl lI lr reJes aq1 '11e1s aq] ul a^eq nod pror ssal aqf 'prol uolsualxe aJes '3uo1 e qlpu radrp rpq e 1no Surrq'uaqJ'gI ueql ra8uol ou 'salnutru 91 lnoq€ ua{etr a^eq ppoqs 1r 'uorqse; paqursard

Fourth imprinting: Day Fifteen-l5 to 20 minutes, always repeating the procedures as prescribed. Once Day Fifteen has passed, I like foals to grow up as naturally as possible. It is important to not dwell on the little problems you may come across. For example, if a foal dislikes having his feet trimmed, iust get the job done as quickly and kindly as possible, and be relaxed about it. In my experience, the imprinted foal will cooperate a lot more quickly than the one

that has not been imprinted. If your foal is imprinted in the manner I have described, he will generally trust a human much more. And it would be unusual for him to buck with his flrst saddle. He will be easier to handle throughout his life and thus less apt to be injured or cause iniury to others. Note: At no time do I recommend you kiss or hug your foal, or remain with the mare and foal throughout the night. Over-imprinting has been responsible for unwarranted criticism of this procedure. A horse always knows that you are a human and you should always be mindful of the fact that he is a horse. It is bad horsemanship to create a too "humanized" equine student.

The Growing-Up Months At Birth The foal should be imprinted within the flrst hour and he should not be expected to stay down for more than 25 minutes. The mare should be allowed to bond with the foal by

having the foal within reach while someone is holding her. When you release the foal after imprinting, he should stand and suckle. It is very important that the foal gets the colostrum needed for life. All this must be done in addition to the normal husbandry procedures, such as treating the navel, weighing the placenta, clearing the amnion, wiping out nostrils, checking that the foal's breathing and pulse rates are normal and that he is anatomically correct. An enema is also routine, particularllfor foals who have more difficulty passing the meconium (flrst stools). Where possible, the mare and foal should be turned out in a small enclosure during Dav One, and in a larger enclosure from Day Two. It is best to involve two people, one for the mare and one for the foal every time you move the pair. I recommend the use of the Foal Handler to help in guiding the foal.

Monty's Points >'

The imprint window is open widest in the first hour.

" lmprinting can begin

before the foal is fully born.

> Do not interfere with the mare and foal bonding. >>

Follow the imprinting procedures precisely.

to accustom the foal to motor noises. rr Use a soft sash to place around the girth area. > Repeat the imprinting process at least twice after the original imprinting. >r Do not over-imprint. r>

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01

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knowledgeable person should walk through the herd daily and touch each foal as he goes past. Touching young horses and walking away imprints them with the understanding that their human contact is not acting as a predator. Predators do not make contact and then go away. Occasionally, you should take the time to rub the foal over his head, neck, and body, pick up the feet, and then walk away' A

foal experiencing this treatment will be far more likely to cooperate on the days the veterinarian and farrier arrive. It is highly recommended that the same individual who has dealt with the foal is present during the visits of the professional practitioner. You should be familiar with the characteristics of the foal, and have a good understanding of their needs. It is also true that your presence will be a stabilizing effect. You should be quick to reschedule the work if negative behavior occuts. Many lifelong equine phobias have been created from one session of impatience' A few days of specific work to overcome a foal's concern will result in creating a happier foal, veterinarian, and farrier.

Weaning There are many accepted methods of weaning the foal from his mother. The number of mares and foals involved will affect the procedure selected. I recommend weaning at five to six months of age. For this book, I describe the weaning procedure I use and most often recommend. Should it be necessary to use a different procedure, consult your veterinarian for appropriate advice. In our operation, foals are weaned in pairs of the same sex. Later, if they have to have any veterinary treatment or travel, they should be brought up and kept

with their comPanion, if Possible. Once the foal has been weaned and no longer calls out for his mother, I recommend

Join-Up sessions. Accomplishing Join-Up is a great way for your foal to enter that period of

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his life when his mother is no longer a factor' Properly done, it will promote an understanding between weanling and human that will be

beneficial lifelong. I recommend two or three have Join-Up sessions on consecutive days' I seen signiflcant value in bitting and using a surcingle at this stage. They have proven to simplify the starting process later, and school-

ing with the Dually halteq together with these sessions of Join-Up, is particularly helpful' Be gentle and patient with foals as they are small and ultra-sensitive.

Doing too manyJoin-Up sessions at this stage is usually counterproductive. It is a little like often telling a child the same story; the foal will come to resent it and exhibit gestures of anger. Prudently accomplished, two or three Join-Up sessions will allow you to live by the concepts of Join-Up throughout the relationship with Your horse.

Eleven Months to Storting I like my babies to lead as natural a life as practical. But someone should go to the fleld and touch them daily. It is a good idea for a person to pick up and examine their feet from time to time, and rub their head, neck and body' Their experience with the veterinarian and farrier will be less stressful when these practices are included in the rearing plan. You should be diligent when selecting a farrier, and make sure he understands and agrees that you are rearing your horses without violence. Should the farrier have undue trouble with any of the babies,

it

is wise to stop the procedure. If you feel

that

the problem is significant, refer to the section "Your Horse and the Fartier" (p-1'27). While it was written with the adult horse in mind, the same princiPles aPPlY.

Veterinary visits and procedures should follow the premise of non-confrontational handling, just as I have suggested for the farrier' Routine and minor veterinary care may be

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uo

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o1 imtu4 aJnpal o1 dlaq pue 'ueurnq pu€ asrol{ plole uago 1p,t,r. aseql'alqe11€^E (a1nqr uoBsrr sruep -prexa) $1f,o1s ]o les a1ts € aN"q f,aqtleqr '>lrom roleru loq -nls dru Jo IIe 01 puaururoral I Eutpueq alm uI rulq Suuq 'rals8unod rnod;o 'plag aql q ailq1{ auop aql ernsua ol 'ra^a^aoH

Chapter

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Creoting

oWilling Performer Respect for Sensitivity The horse is affected by everything we do, for better or worse. Every move we make, the veIocity and body language connected with it, is registered in his brain. Our putting constant pressure on the bit will dull the highly sensitive area of his mouth. If it was our intent to create a "hard-mouthed puller," this is how to accomplish it because a "puller" means a horse made insensitive in the mouth by constant pressure. A puller is simply going into-pressure (see p. 159) and consequently is one who refuses

to respond to subtle cues from the hands. The tissues have been toughened and conditioned

to the point that the horse pushes into them to resist cooperation. To create a light mouth, you must give signals with hands acting appropriately by using only the gentlest amount of pressure required. Once the desired response is achieved, you must be quick to release the pressure, which acts as the reward. Reward, through release ofpressure, is probablythe most critical factor in sustaining a light mouth. I attended a clinic a couple of years ago in Santa Ynez, California, given by Sheila Varian of Arroyo Grande. Sheila is a well-known and well-respected Arabian breeder, but many people would agree that her greatest claim to fame is the production of a mare called

188

Ronteza. Ronteza was a registered Arabian and

the only one to win the open reined cow-horse competition at the Grand National in San Francisco, California, against all breeds. After Ronteza, Sheila went on to produce many champion Arabians, both ridden and in hand. She has spent much of her career learning to develop light mouths and sensitive responses from her ridden horses. I remember Sheila dealing with a bay gelding, probably around ten years of age. She did not run and slide him, spin him around or work a cow, but she explained the equipment and the use of it to achieve optimum sensitivity. Sheila picked up the reins both from the ground and from her horse's back. She lifted them as if they had the strength of a human hair and touched his mouth with the bit as if his jaw was an eggshell. Her horse consistently dropped his chin at the appropriate time and responded beautifully to Sheila's slightest request. I remember that Sheila described the feeling

in the horse's mouth. She said that it felt like warm butter and that she brought the bit against the bars as though it was red hot and coming against the buttery tissues. As she demonstrated, I recall that her descriptions made sense to me, given the level of responsiveness

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aql la8en8uel aql ureal o1 Ielralelll dressarau eq1 dpnls ]snur e.tt 'qtuarg leads o1 lue.t,t e.ta JI 'spo8 pa4sap aql qslldruorre 01 ureql 3ut1e,r -r1ou dlleclsulrlul Jo peelsul sesroq rno arroJ e^\ uaqM eAIlf,eJJa lou ere a,\,\ aAeIIaq I '{ooq srql ul paroldxa e^eq I ]eq^t Jo u€aq aql ]e sall Surddols o] uollnlos aq1 'do1s o] luent o1 asJoq rnod asner ol paau nod ]eql sI JeMsue aqJ 'dols ol pa>Ise uaqm allsuodsal ]ou sI pue JJo s1se1q 'raluer eql ]e peualqSlr; sla8 'sno,trau sI asJoq aql leq] sl aldruexa raqlouv 's1rq raqSnol puu raq8nol pasn d1p;ssarrnsun seq raplr eq] ]eq] pue qlnou preq dlaruarlxe ue seq 1 'sarurlauro5 drrnbul;o asroq eq] leq] plo] tue

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thing you might do is to clear your mind of the notion that it is necessary to put on some harsh instrument of tack to cause the horse to stop. As I have suggested often in this book, horses are into-pressure ani-

mals. When you use force for stopping your horse, eventually he may go into that

force, refusing to stop. It is also true that pulling on the horse's mou(h with an instrument of leverage, you

will desensitize the very tissues that you depend upon

for

a

willing and sensitive

re-

sponse. There is no question that the best "stopping" horses in the world stop

with little or no pressure on

rr.r Monty stopping

competition. This pair won championships in reining, working cow-horse and in hand competition. Note the loose reins.

the reins. Find a video of any reining champisee incredible stops by horses who do so with slack in the reins. Once you understand that it is your respon_ sibility to educctte the horse to stop rather than demond compliance, you can begin to study the essential elements of intrinsic training where stopping is concerned. I believe that it is important for the horseman to realize that some of the best training for stops can be accompiished at the trot. Ifyou can achieve a desire within the horse to stop immediately on cue from a trot, then your chance of accomplishing this in the canter goes up dramatically. It took me many years to learn how impor_ tant ground surfaces wele in training the stop. If the ground is deep and heavy, it will strain iigaments and can turn ankles. Super hard ground will be equally counterproductive, but in a different way. The concussion of very hard ground will be painful, thus reducing the comfort of your horse during the execution of this

onship to

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Fame pay Gold in a reined cow-horse

maneuvet. Anytime there is discomfort in the action you are attempting to train, it will de-

tract from your endeavors. For this book, I chose not to delve into the intricacies of the sliding stop that typifies the Western reining horse. It is my opinion that this area shouid be reserved for a specific book on that discipline. It is my hope to herein give the general population of equestrians around the world a knowledge of stopping the horse appropriate to a bload cross section of equine disciplines. Show jumping, dressage, polo, and Western disciplines all might benefit from the concepts I outline here, but wlthout the specificity each discipline requires to comply with the style of stopping needed. I will outline what I believe to be the most comfortable footing for your horse when schooling to stop. Refer to the section ,,Footing" (p.31), where my recommendations are quite similar with one exception. Wherevel possible, try to reduce the amount of the. Chapter 11 / Creating the Willing performer

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"Whoa!" is simply to habituate your horse through

sound as well as motion. This will broaden the conversation you are havlng

with your horse when you tell him that you would like him to stop. As the horse comes to a stop, allow him to relax fol 30 seconds or so, stroking his neck in congratulation. Re-

peat this process

until you

reach a point at which you

will feel your horse begin to stop as you sit down in the saddle and execute the cues

while saying the word "Whoa!" You will soon realize that your horse is beginning to learn to stop from the cues and not from the

rr.3 Monty on Night Mist at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Night Mist won two world championships and won 31 working cow-horse events back to back.

fence in front of him.

It is at this point that you should begin to start the cues slightly further from the fence. If the horse carries on to the fence that is fine, but

continue this process until you feei your holse taking the cues and stopping short of the obstacle. Be observant, and the flrst time you feel your horse stopping because of the cues, allow him to stop short of the fence, and you

dismount. If this incident is late in your daily routine, you may decide to simply lead your horse back to the stable and call it a day. I suggest that this procedure, as I have described, is a great les-

son no matter the disciPllne.

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rr.4 Monty on Pepinics Dually. Dually won the National Reined Cow-Horse Association Triple Crown. Note the loose reins'

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while horse fail to change front and rear leads on the traveling on the X, I suggest you stop start on and X' straight line on the end of the

the correct new lead again' In the early stages of flying lead training' Trainyou should use the figure-eight pattern' on lying circles ing 8, that includes two equal

approximately arJas next to one another with between meters) 6 to 5 (approx' 15 to 20 feet

an X them. These circles are connected with X the of centered between. The intersection distant should fall on a spot that is equally X should the of lines The circles' from the two on the points to travel from the intersection porwidest its of the circle at

common errors: circles of different (right)' sizes (left), and circles not aligned

11.6 Two

I suggest it side, you are apt to get into trouble' circles your place is much more appropriate to X to a slight separation between, and an

with join them.

It is important to study the proper geometry train of the figure-eight before beginning to geoyour horse in this area. The circles must be size metrically sound; they should be the same is a It shape' and form and lie in proper linear common fault to create one circle larger than the other, or to lay one circle slightly to the illustraeast or west of the other' Study these faults' tions and avoid these common I am a strong proponent of schooling ses-

sions that include many circles without flying is conchanges at all. Where the flgure-eight consecutive of cerned, I am not in favor changes. I suggest cantering two or three

change' circles, and then executing your flying opposite the in circles more doing two or three

direction, and then executing another flying your change. Consecutive changes can cause new horse to anticipate the creation of the

X incircle. This will encourage curving in the your Should line' stead of traveling a straight

198

circumference tion. For the purpose of this exercise' consider all the illustrations are lying north and

that

south. The Training 8 that I recommend should be the initial flgure used to introduce the horse to this exercise' only The exercise of flying changes should

with a young horse when he is hanin dling himself well while executing circles horse both directions on the proper leads' This hesishould step into the desired lead without stop should He asking' tation at virtually every slightthe on cue, stand relaxed and turn with

be done

your student est request from the rider' Once can execute all these maneuvers

with generos-

ity and adrenaline down, you are ready to begin flYing lead training' (flg' Observe the illustration Training 8 your canter already can you Imagine that

11.7). travhorse on each of those circles comfortably' exNow' eling on the inside lead, front and rear'

your ecute this action several times to orient it is feel you When land' the horse to the lay of

appropriate, begin to use the X as follows: Start by traveling clockwise on the south' When or bottom, circle and on the right lead' horse your guide 1, you reach point number

at numon that straight line pointing his nose right the with ber 2. Gather your horse slightly right rein and crowd him slightly with your

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critical. One of those features that I consider not critical is the eye of the horse. Once you have judged the eye to be sound and anatomically correct-workable if you will-then how the eye appears is one of those subiective measurements where beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I, personally, like to see the eye of a horse large, dark, and appearing to be kind and generous. I often say that I like to see the eye of a horse look like that of a doe. However, I have known many horses in my time who had a large, seemingly kind, generous eye, and yet their personalities were the opposite. Most equestrians hold the opinion that a small, beady eye is likely to be on an unkind horse, and that an eye exhibiting a lot of white is likely on a wild or spooky horse. I believe, after more than five decades of observation, that these beliefs are generally far more imagined than they are real. If all else were equal, I would probably choose the horse with the beautiful eye. However, I consider it less important than those anatomical features more specific to the intended discipline. The head, while not critical to the performance of a horse, gives you a first impression that may overcome a horse's shortcomings in the eye of the conformation judge. I like a head that is short from top to bottom. It should be complementary and in proportion to the body of the horse. The very large draft horse should not have a tiny Arabian head. Nor should the Arabian have the head of the Percheron or an other draft breed. I prefer a head with wide-set eyes, with its greatest width at the eye level. The ears should

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be equal in size and positioned to appear alert. Aesthetically, I am not fond of ears that are ex-

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into the corners of the horse's mouth is then able to ride directly across the bars without interfering in any way with the teeth. I do not particularly like a large, droopy lower lip as I

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horse's upper lip. It is important that the upper and lower incisors of the horse meet so that the table of each opposing tooth meets squarely with

its counterpart. I consider overshot and undershot jaws to be unacceptable conformation faults. Most geneticists agree that aberrational mandible (jaw) construction is

inherited. I am vitally interested in the throatlatch of any horse that I assess. We are now coming into an area that to me borders on the critical. I like a throat to be small, but I like a great deal of distance between the mandible bones. Many people who study the respiratory tract of the horse feel that a wide passageway between the two mandible bones will increase the potential for a healthy breathing apparatus. I believe that a tidy and very small throatlatch presents you with less resistance when a horse is trained to be responsive to the bit and bridle. A horse that is flexible, clean and lean about the throatlatch is far more likely to be lightmouthed and responsive than is the horse that is thick and meaty in the throatlatch. Throughout most of my career, I have discovered that attempting to cause the horse that is Chapter 12 / Conformation

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Shown at 3 years old; 16.3 hands high SHourorn Center of withers to proximal end of humerus, 26 inches (approx. 66 cm) QuARTERS Point of hip to proximal end of femur: 19 inches (aPProx. 48 cm) FRoNr I-rc Elbow to back of knee: 14 inches (approx. 35 cm) FRoNT LEG Cannon bone:7/+ inches

Shown at 3 years old; 15.3 hands high Suour-lnn Center of withers to proximal end of humerus: 26 inches (approx. 66 cm) Quanrrns Point of hip to proximal end of femur: 19 inches (aPProx. 48 cm) FRoNr rlc Elbow to back of knee: 14 inches

(approx. 18 cm) HrNl I-Ec Stifle to posterior point of hock:

(approx. 15 cm) HIND LEG Stifle to posterior point of hock: 21 inches (approx. 53 cm)

23 inches (approx. 58 cm) LENGTH oF NECK Posterior mandible to center

of withers: 33 inches (approx. 83 cm) The knee should look flat from the front, not rounded. Roundness is a warning of potential unsoundness. The knee is the equivalent to our wrist and is a complex joint, and one that can often cause problems, especially in horses that

work at speed. The cannon bone is the only supporting metacarpal left, the splint bones being remnants of two more metacarpal bones. This is

relic of the hotse's evolution from the threetoedProtohippus and Hipparion. As the holse developed into the animal we know today, these smalier toes remained the same iength; the central metacarpal became elongated as a

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(approx.35 cm) FRoNT LBG Cannon bone: 6 inches

LENGTH oF NDCK Posterior mandible to center

of withers: 33 inches (approx. 83 cm) survival of the flttest dictated the need for a Ionger stride and greater speed. The front cannonbones should, byproportion, be as short as reasonably possible. The tendons and ligaments that lie posterior to the cannon bone are some of the weakest points of the horse. In motion, they carry about 65 to 70 percent of the horse's weight. The shorter they are, the stronger they are likely to be. The coilection of these tendons should present a picture that is perpendicular to the ground's surface. They should be as full at the proximal end as they are at the distal portion. I consider horses "tied in" just below the knee to have a significant con-

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After viewing the horse in motion, I then stand back 15 to 20 feet and get a total Picture of the head, neck and

rz.5 Monty shown with Barlet winning the 1962 Grand National Championship Quarter Horse Stallion class as the late Charlie Arauio looks on'

body ol the horse' This is when I assess his triangle most crlticallY, and when I judge the Profile of all four legs. Here, I might see the horse that is excessivelY "over at the knee" or that

what I consider the inexcusable fault of being "back at the knee." Back at the knee, a conformational defect and often called "calf-kneed," is to me the most significant fault an equine athlete can have. It places great stress on the an-

possesses

terior faces of the carPal bones and virtuallY guarantees fractures when sPeed or concussion is a Part of the horse's disciPline. I do not like sickle hocks, a condition placing the hind foot too far under the horse. This is simi-

to the characteristic found in the German shePherd dog, which Places the foot anterior to a symmetri-

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Questions ond Answers Q: I had two horses at home and I brought a new one in. One horse accepted him and the

other did not. Can you help with this? A: With a new horse, it is important to execute the inffoduction gradually. Horses have a social pecking order. To fail to address this issue can result in iniuries to your horses. The introduction should be made only after you have created a situation where the horses can communicate over a safe fence. The process is often

called "buddying up." When you can sense complete comfort, only then should you attempt to place the new horse in the new fleld. This can take two or three days to possibly two or three weeks.

fectly comfortable being with you. I would add to that two or three sessions with the Dually halter. I would then begin to work on the bad side with the artificial arm (see "Your Horse and the Farrieq" p.1'27).I would use the artificial arm as it will allow you to effectively work with your adrenaline down. Gradually, gain the trust of your horse and this problem will go away. Q: Why does my dressage horse

A: Let me start this answer by saying that no horse evet does anything for no reason. I feel confident that if I were to study the situation regarding the bolting of your horse, I would

identify the Q: I have a horse that is one-sided. He is perfectly fine to handle on one side, but I can do

nothing with him on the other. What do I do? A: This one-sided condition can result

from

two distinctly opposite causes. One could be that the horse has been handled virtually entirely on the good side, but ignoring the opposite side, or the horse has been abused on the bad side. No matter what the situation is, the process to correct it is virtually the same. I suggest that you useJoin-Up. I recommend three or four sessions on consecutive days, or until your horse is relaxed, following you and per-

212

bolt suddenly

for no reason?

cause.

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your horse I could well be wrong, but I have addressed this question often in the past. Dressage horses are asked to train on a daily basis in an extremely controlled frame. Few dressage riders find value in allowing their horses to relax any time during a training session. I find that horses handled in this fashion will often reach a breaking point. Their tendency is to express themselves by forcing freedom from extreme restraint. Sometimes they rear. Some-

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Q: I am afraid of catching my horse in the field. What should I do? A: If you are afraid to go catch a horse in the field, then do not do it. A horse can sense fear and has the potential to get you into a lot of trouble. Learn how to move around a horse and get an older, trained horse to work with before you take any chances out in the field. Once you can move around a horse well and you know where he is going, you'll be more comfortable going and catching your horse.

Learn the Language of Equus (p. 11), and study Catching Horses (p.177). Q: Why does my horse shake her head up and down while we are out riding? A: While I am not one who quickly recom-

mends equipment to solve problems with horses, I suggest that the use of a black iron bit with copper inlaid in the mouthpiece is

often helpful with

a horse

who habitually

tosses her head. Once you have secured the

proper mouthpiece, I then recommend a process of bittinC up (pp. 33 -35). I fully describe a process of bitting up that I believe will help the equestrian where head-tossing is concerned. It is critical for every rider to understand that the human hands are usually the culprit in creating a horse that tosses his head. As equestrians, we should always look inward before blaming the horse. Q: What do you do with a horse that will only allow one person to ride it? A: I find that a horse who tends to trust only one person generally has a good reason. Most often, it is because that one person has treated him in an acceptable manner, while others have been inappropriate in their treatment of him. I do not accept the premise to the question/ howeveq because I believe I could deal with the horse, instruct the rider, and successfully cause anyone appropriate to ride

him.

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do Join-Up? A: Yes, it's a bit hardeq but when I say a

bitharder I mean just that. While it may be slightly more difficult, I recommend that the horseman not dwell on the negative. The toughest Join-Up is so much easier than the best of the traditional methods that you should look forward to having fun with the process. Do Join-Up and count your blessings. Q: How does one apply the Join-Up method

without a round pen? A: The round pen is not the critical factor in applying these concepts. It is a convenient place in which to work. Should you use a square pen, horses will tend to "stop down" their energy in the corners. Ifyou take a square

pen and panel the corners off, you effectively create an octagon. This nearly round enclosure will work very effectively. If you choose to

work with horses in a wide-open space, their natural tendency will be to work in very large circles, and you must be in very good shape to go the distance with them. Q: Do you recommend tying your horse in a tra iler?

A: Sure, I recommend that you tie your horse in the trailff for several reasons. One reason is that if you have to stop very suddenly and the horse happens to have his head down between

his front legs, he could be injured. Do not over-restrict your horse; the tie should be used

to keep him from dropping his head down between his front legs. Q: How does someone introduce your methods to those people who would sing the praises of traditional methods? A: I think that the key premise in answering this question is to say that I would like my horses to do the talking for me. I believe that if I hold true to my concepts, the horses will

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Q: ls Join-Up effective for older horses that have been trained by traditional methods? A: Absolutely! I have a long list of older horses formerly trained with traditional methods who

then were brought to me with what seemed to be insurmountable problems. Lomitas, Prince of Darkness, Barlet, My Blue Heaven and many more were retrained usingJoin-Up and went on to become champions. Some horsemen maintain that my methods will eventually be better known for their effect on remedial horses than raw ones.

you Q: Do you always ask horses to follow around at the conclusion of the Join-Up session? A: In the past few years, and with the encouragement of Crawford Hall, who has worked with me for over twenty-five years at Flag Is

Up, I do it on a regular basis. Mr. Hall has come to call it "quality time," and we believe that it is quite helpful in creating a horse who is content with his work. I am certain that it does

not hurt and convinced that it can be helpful' Q: Do you recommend martingales, draw

reins, tie-downs or chambons? A: I would like you to think about this one carefully. I am being asked here for an opinion on equipment that is fully extrinsic. I believe that a horse properly trained by my methods virtually never needs any one of these. If I were asked if I have ever found them to be helpful, I would have to answer honestly that at one time or another, I have found aII of them to be helpfuI. It is difficult ever to say never, but the need

for extrinsic equipment is extremely rare when dealing with horses trained by my methods. Q: How do you reward a horse that does not like to be touched? A: In the Join-Up process a maior reward is to walk away from the horse. Since this does not

require touch, it is easy to do. Walking away'

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however, should be used only when the horse gives you positive responses. Properly executed, Join-Up will, in a very short period, encourage your horse to accept touching (see Chapter 4). No mustang I have ever worked

with allowed touching at first, but all mustangs that I have worked with found value in it eventuallY. Q: Do you treat one sex differently than

another during Join-UP? A: Where horses are concerned, we have three sex categories to deal with, the stallion, the

mare, and the gelding. There are differences in their responses to Join-Up, but it is fair to say their similarities far outweigh their differences' My approach is nearly the same in all cases' The gelding is usually the most steady of the three, but only slightly so. The fulI male is a bit more cooperative than the female, but again to a very minor degree. Females tend to be more sensitive and thus less tolerant of "tickly" things such as saddle and girth. It is also true that the female will sometimes want you to stop in the middle of Join-Up and reserve further work for another day. Over the years, statistics will suggest that myJoin-Up sessions average 27 minutes for geldings, 2TYzminutes for colts, and28 minutes for fillies. I do not feel that it serves the horseman well to worry that much about the sex of the horse. Q: ls it ever appropriate to physically discipline a horse? A: No, it's not. The greatest discipline a horse

can endure is to be banished from the herd. Inflicting pain is not effective. They are flight animals, and they have no intention of causing harm. What good is it to whip them? It iust reinforces their notion that we're predators and out to hurt them. In fact, such an action will create an adversary so negative toward the human that any hope of turning him into a partner will be greatly diminished.

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r3.r Diagram of a barrel racing training course. I've witnessed barrel-horse riders jerking the horse's mouth with both hands to get him to stop. Then, consider that the rider will wait around for a while and ride toward the arena to ask the horse to do it again. Horses are not stupid. Why should the horse ever want to do that again? It amazes me how cooperative barrel-racing horses are under the circumstances. For this answer, I would like the reader to understand that there are several gymkhana events that essentially fall into this category. For the gymkhana trainer and rider, I would

like to recommend these same procedures. It is necessary for the gyrnkhana participant to tailor the course pattern appropriate to the activity in question. I recommend that training sessions for barrel racing horses should be accomplished with four barrels in the arena. I believe that the horse should be brought into the arena in a calm, cool fashion and that he should be ridden at a walk for a few minutes. Then, begin the schooling process in a constant, ongoing fashion. When the third barrel has been executed, there is another barrel course in front of the horse. You should execute the second course and then return nonstop to the first course. A schooling session might be done at the walk, trot, canter and

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Hoist the Flag//Princess Pout

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SPINNER Little Current/Ameribot CURRIBOT RIDCEWOOD HICH Walker!/Class Slipper MEHMETHisMajesty/Soaringlnternationalcr.Stakeswinner,syndicatedfor $5 million Stakes Cr' ll winner unnyslopes Lyn Plotting/lo Sue DENA lO lnternational Cr' Stakes-placed Melody Na'ilue/lvtarching Our PRINCESS MY NATIVE lnternational Sprint Champion Full Pocket/Napalm FICHTINC FIT lnternational Cr' Stakes winner' Rajababa/Dumtadumtadum NEPAL Seminole H Gr. ll, Canadian Turf lnternational Cr' Stakes-placed Thrills Nantequos/More THRILL RARE lnternational Cr' Stakes Winner Lou IUSTONEOFTHEBOYS Numa bompillus/Chrissy Gr' Stakes-placed Finesse a Man/Stage Raise STACE ON RAISED Timeless Moment/Screen Trophy lnternational Cr' Stakes-placed MOMENTUS lnternational Cr' Stakes-placed Ayldar/Rolling Stoner ROLLS ALY BALDoMERoPasdeSeul/ClonaveeClenHarvestHlnternationalGr.winner La Jolla H' Stakes winner PERFECTINC Affirmed/Cornish Colleen Cr' Stakes winner, Oklahoma Stakes winner' Music the PERCEIVE ARROCANCE SteLlar Envoy/Stop BOLD

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SURCINGLE Often called a belly band, a surc-

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TWITCH A mechanism of restraint most often made by placing a loop of cord at one end

of a wooden pole approximately 1 yard (1 meter) in length. The loop of cord is generally about 8 inches (20 cm) in length, and is used to encircle the nose of the horse and twisted in such a fashion that it causes so much discomfort the horse is immobilized.

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