Hand Tied Fly
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How do I correct these bad behaviors with my pony?
She is a quarter paint 16 yrs old, 14 hands.
1. My new pony stands to close to her stall door when I come to get her and I need in.
2.She is a little head shy when puting on a fly mask, or bridle and will pull her headup.
3.My pony will try to pull me forward when leading her.
4. When cross tied she seems nervous and will sway her body back and forth.
She has only been in her new home for four days, could this be causing these behaviors? What can I do to correct these behaviors?
1- When you open the stall door, push her backwards by pressing on her chest. When she backs away from the door, praise her.
2- Take it slow, rub the fly mask on her nose and the side of her cheek. Get her used to it, then make your way up to her eyes. Reward her once it's on. Try feeding her a treat down low so she has to lower her head to get it. Continue to touch her face and ears while you are praising her.
3- Teach her to have some respect for your personal space. If she walks ahead of you, make her halt. Do it over and over again until she stops when you stop. Use "chicken wings" with your elbows to keep her out of your bubble. Also, use voice commands when you ask her to walk and halt. It will make things easier later.
4- She may have had a bad experience with cross ties. Give her time, love on her and praise her when she's there, and try to make it happy time. Don't discipline her for acting like she's nervous, just praise her when she acts the proper way.
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