[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

One more thing then I promise I'll stop:)

As I said it is good to let a horse stand tied for extended periods of time. It really makes working with one easier, IMO, if they HAVE stood tied for awhile before the other work starts. Teaches them patience. I most generally always tie, saddle then let them stand for awhile before doing anything else.

AND, it conteracts them being barn sour if you tie them up and let them stand AFTER the work out. Finishing workouts/rides should NEVER be the most pleasant part of it. Don't feed for awhile after a work out or ride. That just makes them anxious to get back to the barn. They need to learn that just because I get back to the barn something pleasant will happen. Make them work, let them stand tied, and even sometime take them out and make them work again.

All this is just IMO. Others may have different advise, everyone does things different:)

Becky

[Momto2]

Thank you all SO much. I am printing this out for her to read and re-read and refer to. It also gives me information that I need for our other horses. We have allowed them o crowd our space I'm afraid... so we need to start working on that. She is so excited...

I wish it were warmer weather - but I guess we will get him one day this week. I'll keep you all posted - I know i'll have lots of question! Stay warm everyone!! Cindy

[tuffydoodle]

I think all of your advice is right on the money and I enjoyed reading it.