stopping horse pulling to the grass!

ashley0611

Troopers Loan Mum
Jan 6, 2009
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Does anyone know if there are any aids available to help with this problem when out hacking? When I go out as a group it isnt a problem but when hacking alone Trooper constantly pulls his head down to the grass to munch. Also when he is slowed up from trot to walk he holds his head down really low. Any comments and advice much appreciated.
 
Thanks flashy - I knew there was something somebody on the yard mentioned but couldnt remember the name!!! I will go and research it now to try and find out a bit more about it.
 
I think that he is just being disrespectful. I would give him a quite definite nudge in the sides, pull his head and make a disapproving noise. If you do it consistently he will probably stop.

For the low head carriage when walking you can ride him on a contact, but if you are giving him a loose rein I wouldn't worry about it
 
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