Comments on: Effective Round Pen Techniques http://americashorsedaily.com/effective-roundpen-techniques/ The Complete Source for All Things Horse Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:42:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: KCashatt http://americashorsedaily.com/effective-roundpen-techniques/comment-page-1/#comment-5337 KCashatt Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:54:34 +0000 http://americashorsedaily.com/?p=10469#comment-5337 People too much want to have dogs instead of horses...they are quite different! People too much want to have dogs instead of horses…they are quite different!

]]> By: KCashatt http://americashorsedaily.com/effective-roundpen-techniques/comment-page-1/#comment-5336 KCashatt Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:52:27 +0000 http://americashorsedaily.com/?p=10469#comment-5336 Concerning horses this is my general rule - Horses want(crave) leadership if you have not shown that you are a wise and strong leader (because that's what leaders are) then they will assume the position of leader-because they will believe they can take care of themselves better than you, a weak leader. In a herd situation, it is even more evident-there is always someone "in charge." If you have let yourself become less "in charge" then the horse or in a herd situation someone else takes that position "in charge" as the leader. Now different horses have different personalities in herd situations - some rule very arbitrarily, some rule passively, some are very wise leaders. Sometimes how the horse is "trained" by people can dictate how that horse will "rule" over other horses. I am only referring to the leaders (not the lower ones on the totem pole). Generally all horses can benefit from round penning, but that can be abused and eventually not have any effect as well. I would suggest getting some videos and learning why they round pen horses, like Buck Brannaman's, Martin Black, or several others-I personally these two alot. Lastly I had a client who had an 8 year old mare who started pinning its ears everytime she came into the stall as well. She had a set up where a paddock was attached to the stall. I told her that whenever she needed to go into the stall to take a little crop or whip and keep it by her side (pointing down) and if the mare started pinning her ears - be safe by staying out of harms way, but give ONE whop and immediately send her out of the stall and I said EVERYTIME and don't let her take her own good time. Then actually do not let her back in the stall for a few moments/minutes until her stands still somewhere outside and looks at her. After the fourth day, the client called me and said guess what my mare hardly ever pins her ears now and I can work around her in the stall! It's like she is a new mare! I was glad she did it and she was glad she did it. Now her mare even appears more agreeable when she gets her to ride her. She established herself as a leader and now she has her mare alligence! Concerning horses this is my general rule – Horses want(crave) leadership if you have not shown that you are a wise and strong leader (because that’s what leaders are) then they will assume the position of leader-because they will believe they can take care of themselves better than you, a weak leader. In a herd situation, it is even more evident-there is always someone “in charge.” If you have let yourself become less “in charge” then the horse or in a herd situation someone else takes that position “in charge” as the leader.

Now different horses have different personalities in herd situations – some rule very arbitrarily, some rule passively, some are very wise leaders. Sometimes how the horse is “trained” by people can dictate how that horse will “rule” over other horses. I am only referring to the leaders (not the lower ones on the totem pole).

Generally all horses can benefit from round penning, but that can be abused and eventually not have any effect as well. I would suggest getting some videos and learning why they round pen horses, like Buck Brannaman’s, Martin Black, or several others-I personally these two alot.

Lastly I had a client who had an 8 year old mare who started pinning its ears everytime she came into the stall as well. She had a set up where a paddock was attached to the stall. I told her that whenever she needed to go into the stall to take a little crop or whip and keep it by her side (pointing down) and if the mare started pinning her ears – be safe by staying out of harms way, but give ONE whop and immediately send her out of the stall and I said EVERYTIME and don’t let her take her own good time. Then actually do not let her back in the stall for a few moments/minutes until her stands still somewhere outside and looks at her. After the fourth day, the client called me and said guess what my mare hardly ever pins her ears now and I can work around her in the stall! It’s like she is a new mare! I was glad she did it and she was glad she did it. Now her mare even appears more agreeable when she gets her to ride her. She established herself as a leader and now she has her mare alligence!

]]> By: Edward Austin http://americashorsedaily.com/effective-roundpen-techniques/comment-page-1/#comment-5157 Edward Austin Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:02:42 +0000 http://americashorsedaily.com/?p=10469#comment-5157 Barbara, I live in Georgia and have been training quarter horses for several years and recently began working with peruvian pasos. In my experience round pen training can be effective for any age horse. When used properly, the round pen and your training techniques can establish a level of respect with your horse that will prevent many of the issues that you have raised. All horses are different and many of them lazy, but they must all respect you and your requests. Your question as to whether she has decided not to be your partner is better answered by indicating that she does not acknowledge you as her leader. The process may take some time, but the round pen is a safe and effective place to begin working out those little bugs and incidents of disrespect. Barbara,
I live in Georgia and have been training quarter horses for several years and recently began working with peruvian pasos. In my experience round pen training can be effective for any age horse. When used properly, the round pen and your training techniques can establish a level of respect with your horse that will prevent many of the issues that you have raised. All horses are different and many of them lazy, but they must all respect you and your requests. Your question as to whether she has decided not to be your partner is better answered by indicating that she does not acknowledge you as her leader. The process may take some time, but the round pen is a safe and effective place to begin working out those little bugs and incidents of disrespect.

]]> By: Barbara Matthews http://americashorsedaily.com/effective-roundpen-techniques/comment-page-1/#comment-4937 Barbara Matthews Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:24:02 +0000 http://americashorsedaily.com/?p=10469#comment-4937 Hi Dennis- Great reading the roundpen article. Question? I have an 8year old mare. I raised her from 4mos. and she's a real people horse and would actually leave the herd to come to me. Over the past year, when I go into her stall to halter her for anything, even the farrier, her ears are back and stay that way. When saddled, and I've asked her from my ground position to back up, she has actually tried to lower her whole body to the ground! The trainer who broke her out for me (Jessie Coffell/Ontario) said "She is naturally lazy and will get all pissy when pushed" I've never pushed her and when I did finally, she does act up. My question: " Has she decided not to be my partner anymore? " " Would your roundpen exercise work for an 8yr.old?" Thank-you for your response, Barbara Matthews Hi Dennis-
Great reading the roundpen article. Question?
I have an 8year old mare.
I raised her from 4mos. and she’s a real people horse and would
actually leave the herd to come to me. Over the past year, when I go into her stall to halter her for anything, even the farrier, her ears are back and stay that way. When saddled, and I’ve asked her from my ground position to back up, she has actually tried to lower her whole body to the ground! The trainer who broke her out for me (Jessie Coffell/Ontario) said “She is naturally lazy and will get all pissy when pushed” I’ve never pushed her and when I did finally, she does act up.

My question: ” Has she decided not to be my partner anymore? ”
” Would your roundpen exercise work for an 8yr.old?”

Thank-you for your response,
Barbara Matthews

]]> By: Lower That Head – America’s Horse Daily http://americashorsedaily.com/effective-roundpen-techniques/comment-page-1/#comment-4935 Lower That Head – America’s Horse Daily Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:02:39 +0000 http://americashorsedaily.com/?p=10469#comment-4935 [...] you begin teaching your horse to lower his head, it’s important to work with him in the round pen to establish leadership, respect and communication – the three critical foundations of all [...] [...] you begin teaching your horse to lower his head, it’s important to work with him in the round pen to establish leadership, respect and communication – the three critical foundations of all [...]

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