Posted by Patty Stiller on September 25, 2002 at 10:49:09:
In Reply to: The Need For Education posted by Scott on September 24, 2002 at 20:48:14:
: Hey Guys and Gals-
: I have a client that I'd like to keep because:
: 1) He's the Prosecutor and I never know when I might need a favor.
: 2) They're nice folks
: 3) They pay.
: But... I've been doing their work for several months now and I can't seem to ge the point across that they need more than rope halters on their stock to get them to pay the respect needed... at least when I come to visit.
: Mostly the horses are just distracted but they have an overall lack of respect for authority... not mean, just impatient and overbearing.
: What is the most effective way to educate clients in the ways of proper training without my having to repeat myself over and over?
: I mean, these are obviously educated folks but it's almost like it flies right over their heads!
: They are a bit green but have had horses for many years... just not improving in their education.
: I know there has to be more owners like them out there.
: Thanks,
: Scott
Scott, actually those rope halters are exremely effective as training device IF the handlers know how to train. It will not matter what other devices they place on the horses, if they are not "hands".With the wrong prson at the head of the horse you wil always find yourself strugling with resisant or bully horses, and may even get in to more of a pickle if the incompetent handler uses a 'restraint' device.
If they were my clients I would strongly suggest they invest in training for themselves and their horses.
There are many terrific clinitians available who can show them how to get the horse's respct and learn how to use those halters effectively. Twenty minutes or less in a round pen or on a long lead rope and rope halter, with the right teacher can change a horses attitude a LOT.
Patty