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horses with caution, with good equipment used cor- rectly, with consistency and with the understanding that if a horse can get into trou- ble, sooner or later he will. Horse training takes
time.
When you are training a horse, you are teaching a new language.
(Unless you are excep- tional, you would not expect to learn a foreign language in a matter weeks. It takes most of us months and even years to become fluent in a language. Why expect any- thing different from your horse?)
Once the horse learns the language, he can be expected to sometimes respond as desired. And sometimes he won’t. It takes time to communicate clearly.
How much time does it take to train a horse? It takes as long as it takes! Horses don’t bond as
“pals” or “friends” They follow their leader.
When a horse “nick- ers” as you approach, he does so because he thinks you are going to give him a treat, or feed him. (If you don’t believe it, feed him, walk away and then re- appear. He won’t nicker because he already has what he wants. He doesn’t need you right now.)
Being herd animals, horses want a leader. They want to trust, believe in and follow a leader. Good trainers become the leader by being consistent,
patient and thinking.
If you want my top 20 train- ing tips, visit www.horsecours-
esonline.com and click on “free reports” in the left hand menu.
Visit A Horse, Of Course at
www.donblazer.com
Summer Miniature Horse Sale July 9th, 2011
10:30 am at
GRAY’S AUCTION CENTRE INC. 1 Mile West of HARRISTON, ON Corner of Hwy’s 87 & 23
TERMS: Cash, Cheque, Visa or Mastercard with proper I.D. Own- ers or Auctioneers not responsible for accidents day of sale. Any announcements given verbally day of sale take precedence over written ads.
Next Sale: October 15th, 2011 Please watch our website for summer dates.
www.graysauction.ca
SALE CONSISTS OF: AMHA & AMHR “A” & “B” Registered Horses. Easy Entry Carts; single and team harness, there will be carts, wagons, and working carts.
To Consign Horses Call:
GRAY’S AUCTION SERVICE INC. (519) 338-3722 AUCTIONEER: GRAY’S AUCTION SERVICE INC. - Harriston - Licensed & Bonded
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