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Finally got that tricky draft horse to stand still for a full trim
Had a big Percheron named Gus at the Miller farm who always fidgets and leans. Last week, I tried a new hold on his front leg, just a slight shift in my stance, and he settled right down. The whole trim took under an hour, which is a record for him. His owner even joked that I must have given him a treat. Anyone got other tips for horses that just won't stand square?
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the_elliot2mo ago
That's awesome when you find that one little trick. I mean, it's wild how a tiny change in your own stance can make all the difference for them. My friend's quarter horse is the opposite, he'll plant himself like a statue but then try to rest his head on your shoulder the whole time.
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caseys522mo ago
Try a quick step back when he leans in.
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