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Prior To Mounting

 

 

PRIOR TO MOUNTING

At Liberty:

 

Be able to engage horse with an invite/greeting, respectfully

 

Walk all the way around the horse, touching (scratching or brushing ) including the rear, legs, tail, both

sides

 

Disengage the rear end – move the horse away from you-

Or do a send

 

Request a follow -Draw

 

Get the horses attention if not focused on you

 

Give a carrot, apple or other treat gently

 

Give a treat with a stretch – horse keeps feet still

 

 

With Line:

Place a halter or lead around neck with horse lowering head OR offering no resistance (OK to use a stool

 

and have assist if younger/inexperienced)

 

On a loose lead – walk straight, turn both directions

 

walk over something

back 

 

move horse to side

 

have horse stand still

 

walk to back of horse avoiding lifting lead and turning so the horse stays still

 

 

Position horse next to log, trailer (or other object) that you might use to mount or to see their back-

 

Do both sides

 

Lean on horses back

 

Learn With Horses 2021

Lisa Gurian