S P E C I A L B AT H I N G S E C T ION Training Tips for Bathing Your Horse by Kim Baker T


he key to the training process for bathing is pressure and release. Start by spraying water on your horse’s


front legs. If your horse begins to move, follow him and keep the water spray on the legs until he stops moving, then immediately remove the spray. Te faster you remove the water from the legs, the faster your horse will learn. Once your horse has relaxed (a lowered head, licking and chewing) you can turn the spray back on the front legs. Follow your horse as he moves and remove the spray as soon as he stands still.


Once your horse is comfortable with water on the


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front legs, start to branch out to other body parts. Te key is to expand the comfort zone slowly, using the same pressure and release technique.


It’s important your horse be comfortable in and around water. If you’re out on the trail, you will most likely encounter a water crossing at some point and you and your horse should be able to cross safely. During hot summer months, your horse will enjoy a cool rinse after a ride to help him cool down and remove sweat. Water is essential in cleaning wounds and cooling down hot, swollen legs.


Listen and watch your horse’s body language. If your horse is really nervous and upset, offer some homeopathic calming remedies. If you’re nervous, take some of the remedy for yourself too. Te more you show confidence and convey


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a bath, or other water encounter, is no big deal, the more your horse will follow your leadership.


Kim Baker is a respected equine specialist who works with the whole horse (mind, body, and spirit), developing customized training for horse and rider. Kim specializes in foundation training, trail training, problem solving, energy healing and more. www.kbnaturalhorsemanship.com


Essential oils or herbs can be added to a basic shampoo, or you can reach for all-natural options in lieu of harsher commercial ingredients: • Tea tree oil (a natural antiseptic) added to a mild oatmeal shampoo


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• Eucalyptus soap (a natural antiseptic)


• Chamomile added to bath water (a natural antiseptic and skin toner)


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