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ADELE
 Jun 21, 06 - 1:50 PM |
training a 4year old
hi I just got my first Mule, she 4 and is halter broke, i need some tips on getting ready for the saddle, or is she too young? i need all the advice i can get !! |
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Dianna
Jul 24th, 2006 - 10:28 AM |
Re: training a 4year old
Nope she's not too young. First off make sure she is a willing to do anything you ask her on the ground. Ground manners are the start of a willing mount. Do you plan on doing all the training by yourself? Either way sack her out with as much stuff as possible so when you or a trainer go to toss the saddle on she isn't scared of things flopping or banging around. You can use anything and everything to do this. Just rub her all over with the saddle blanket, bags, etc. |
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dianne
Jul 27th, 2006 - 9:24 PM |
Re: training a 4year old
Dianne, thanks for the advice!! She will let put a saddle on her, but I haven't chinched it up yet. Should I tie her up for this and how is the best way to do this ? i need alot of advice, I broke out my 3 horses, but I've had then since thy were babies. Thanks do much Adele |
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Dianna
Aug 4th, 2006 - 12:09 PM |
Re: training a 4year old
I personally would not tie her just in case she decides to blow up when the cinch is tightened. Put her on a long line so that if she does go up you can get out of the way but still be able to hang on to her. |
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dianne
Aug 5th, 2006 - 5:29 PM |
Re: training a 4year old
Dianne, thanks for emailing me back. I will try a rope halter with a 12ft long lead rope, do you think that is long enough ? She had her first bath yesterday, a little hairy at first then she just relaxed and enjoyed the water hose. thank you so much !! Adele |
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Dianna
Aug 7th, 2006 - 8:28 AM |
Re: training a 4year old
Sounds good. I have only had one mule blow up and take off bucking when her saddle was tightend but she also had a lot of issues. Just go slow and if she trusts you it should go good. Good Luck |
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Dianna
Aug 21st, 2006 - 12:20 PM |
Re: training a 4year old
Hi, Just wanted to see how things where going. Hope all is well Dianna |
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dianne
Aug 23rd, 2006 - 3:07 PM |
Re: training a 4year old
Hi Dianne, its going slow, but that ok,I figured it would. thanks for checking in with me Adele |
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