Are you all stupid? This is confusing the horse so much, and when it does get bitten or agitated by a fly it will think its going to be rewarded for shaking its head. Treat horses with respect, there not there for entertainment!
Posted By: Anonymous
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I think that if it really hurt the horse, he would act differently, and bite wouldn't he? my horse would, but he hasnt the best of manners!
Posted By: bec
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Folks should read the entire article before posting negative comments. If Nancy, Rachel and Grace had any real experience as "Horsemen" and not your average horseperson, they would understand this is the EXACT same method taught by Pat Parelli. Suppose you ladies write him and tell him how bad a trainer he is ! I, for one, appreciate you sharing your training methods for free, awfully decent of you, I hope you ignore the "nagative" (spelling intentional) comments of a few know-it-alls.
Posted By: Peter G Rilea
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I guess I should review all your articles first. However, I am not impressed with using ammonia or nails to teach a horse tricks. There's much simpler methods, like using your mind and light touch to communicate with your horse.
Posted By: Nancy
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stop being so mean midnights mom
Posted By: rachell abbots
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why not just throw away the nail to stop being mean to the poor horse and use a treat and hold it under the horses nose.i agree with Lainey
Posted By: grace
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Also 'poking' them in the ear softly & lightly works too, I found.. Even on ear/head shy horses.
Posted By: midnight's mom
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You could also just pull a few hairs from his mane.
Posted By: lynn
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Why not eliminate the nail and just wave the carrot in front of his face so his head will go back and forth in a more "realistic"(looks as though the horse is actually thinking he's saying no) manner? Ask a question before doing this as described in the article. Eventually make the treat an unimportant factor. It would save the horse from the annoyance, just my honest opinion.
Posted By: Lainey
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