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  1. rodriguezpoultry

    I got a horse, now what? update 1-22-11

    I have the same issue with Max. I don't now if you've tried it, but sunburn needs to be treated also, otherwise it's just gonna be a mess. Here's what I did. After feeding, I applied Aloe Vera with lidocaine. Funny faces when this happens. Gave a treat. Did the rest of the junk I needed to do...
  2. rodriguezpoultry

    I got a horse, now what? update 1-22-11

    I'm sorry..I didn't read where someone said to tie him up? If I said it, that was not my intent? Tying a horse up can hurt the horse badly by making it panic. Yes, move with the horse. The horse is much bigger than you and will drag your butt halfway to Lubbock. I've noticed that the more you...
  3. rodriguezpoultry

    I got a horse, now what? update 1-22-11

    Pretty much...you're trying to "sack" him out. Use a plastic sack, like a Wal-Mart sack. Make noises with it behind your back so he realizes the noise isn't going to hurt him. Then present the bag in front of him. Let him sniff it. Once he's calm with that, make the sack make noise. When he's...
  4. rodriguezpoultry

    I got a horse, now what? update 1-22-11

    Hmm...wonder if he needs to be desensitized completely before you continue with the spray bottle. Are you able to get to his legs and rub him up and down completely? Or does he dance around even when you pet him and feel him on his legs?
  5. rodriguezpoultry

    I got a horse, now what? update 1-22-11

    When he is being used for hard work: penning ranch work where he's worked 5+ hours per day roping blacksmith=farrier
  6. rodriguezpoultry

    I got a horse, now what? update 1-22-11

    Have you debated riding with a bosal instead of a bit? http://www.cowboyway.com/What/WhatIsBosal.htm It takes the bit out of the picture and uses pressure to keep him in check, if he should decide to make a run for it at some point in time. Some horses prefer the bosal. I use a copper...
  7. rodriguezpoultry

    I got a horse, now what? update 1-22-11

    First, you gotta know your horse. Is it Quarter horse build or Cobb build? I went semi-qh bars instead of full qh-bars instead of full. I bought a Star-One synthetic saddle. It's light-weight, keeps your butt in the saddle and doesn't move too much. It hasn't broken yet, but the "silver"...
  8. rodriguezpoultry

    I got a horse, now what? update 1-22-11

    If'n you want a "cheap" saddle, I'd recommend one of these: http://cgi.ebay.com/New-16-Western-Synthetic-Pleasure-Horse-Saddle-Tack-Pad_W0QQitemZ110460266981QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19b7f1e9e5 Mind you, it won't last forever, but it gets the job done. If you're wanting...
  9. rodriguezpoultry

    I got a horse, now what? update 1-22-11

    As for the lunging, having a round pen helps immensely as a guide, but if you don't have one. Go slow. Make him walk in a circle first, don't let him "cut" through. Use a LONG whip. Don't hit him with it, wiggle it back and forth behind him. If he doesn't do anything, try making noises...
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