Been learning how to use th e hackamore over the last year and very happy to do so. I am re teaching Dozer and teaching my Texas Longhorn with the Parelli method. I am training my steers to be lead steers, ahead of the herd..horse or bovine or people. They are young and can be strong headed at times..the nose bit, used with the correct estimation of effort is our last resort. We encourage the steers to yield to the lightest pressure!
We were just starting him , as a riding steer-ling...he was abt.18 months. He is over 3 now and we just finished a lovely trail ride with his Texas Longhorn 2 yr. old pal!
The nose bit is only used, and certainly with sensitivity to the comfort of the animal, if the physical cues (leg pressure, posture, etc. ) or verbal commands aren't responded to. Horse bits are designed for the way horse teeth are set. Cattle teeth are differently set and the horse bit would be uncomfortable or hurtful. The nose bit was put in by a vet and was done so with out pain or trauma.
@hensonkimberly you could have also just used a hackamore. that's what my friend uses on her steer and hes MUCH MUCH larger but responds easily w/o a nose ring. Hers also was raised with horses so where the horses go.. he goes... even if its a trip for fast food ;) Rather amusing to see a cow waiting in line at a drive through... LOL
Dozer is an Irish Dexter steer. He is 2 years old and I have been ground handling him since birth. He is my hobby steer and has already been in parades, visits the local coffee shop and been driven on trails in preparation for him being an event / trail riding steer. I use a bit in his nose for reining. He is very teachable and eager to learn. Everyone loves a Dozer!
Been learning how to use th e hackamore over the last year and very happy to do so. I am re teaching Dozer and teaching my Texas Longhorn with the Parelli method. I am training my steers to be lead steers, ahead of the herd..horse or bovine or people. They are young and can be strong headed at times..the nose bit, used with the correct estimation of effort is our last resort. We encourage the steers to yield to the lightest pressure!
kimberlyhenson 5 months ago
We were just starting him , as a riding steer-ling...he was abt.18 months. He is over 3 now and we just finished a lovely trail ride with his Texas Longhorn 2 yr. old pal!
kimberlyhenson 7 months ago
What a good boy he is! :) How old was he in this vid, please reply! :)
trizan123 7 months ago
hehehe!
westerngirl83 1 year ago
geht das nicht ohne nasenring und sporen? dann wäre es gut =)
Tierfan12 1 year ago
The nose bit is only used, and certainly with sensitivity to the comfort of the animal, if the physical cues (leg pressure, posture, etc. ) or verbal commands aren't responded to. Horse bits are designed for the way horse teeth are set. Cattle teeth are differently set and the horse bit would be uncomfortable or hurtful. The nose bit was put in by a vet and was done so with out pain or trauma.
hensonkimberly 1 year ago
@hensonkimberly you could have also just used a hackamore. that's what my friend uses on her steer and hes MUCH MUCH larger but responds easily w/o a nose ring. Hers also was raised with horses so where the horses go.. he goes... even if its a trip for fast food ;) Rather amusing to see a cow waiting in line at a drive through... LOL
Shokara2 5 months ago
If you don't mind me asking why did you decide to use a nose but rather than any other corm of control?
dogwood123456 1 year ago
Ganz okay bis auf die Stricke im Nasenring *AUA*
kuhfreak53050 1 year ago
Dozer is an Irish Dexter steer. He is 2 years old and I have been ground handling him since birth. He is my hobby steer and has already been in parades, visits the local coffee shop and been driven on trails in preparation for him being an event / trail riding steer. I use a bit in his nose for reining. He is very teachable and eager to learn. Everyone loves a Dozer!
hensonkimberly 1 year ago