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Post by Casper on Feb 19, 2007 16:38:49 GMT -5
#7 The Squeeze Game
Being claustrophobic, horses hate narrow or confined spaces. This game helps your horse become brave in such situations. He learns he doesn't need to panic and rush through 'tight' situations.
To play The Squeeze Game, set yourself up near a wall or fence. Stand about 12 feet away and ask your horse to pass between you and the fence. With some horses this may even be too squeezy at first, so be prepared to move farther away if necessary. Gradually, as your horse gains confidence going through the space, you can reduce the distance until it's just a three-foot space like a trailer opening.
Make sure you offer your horse comfort on the other side of the small space by letting the line feed out to the very end as he passes through. Once through the space, turn your horse and invite him back through the other way. Get to where you can control whether it's at a walk, trot or canter. Once it's solid near a fence, find out if you can you send him into the trailer rather than lead him in?
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