I agree with Soarin but when you are ponying babies the rule of thumb for safety is to have a fairly short line for leading them and wrapping it around the horn securely. Doing so will ensure that the foal doesn't get caught up along with yourself.
I would NOT suggest a chain on her head, particularly not on a foal. The first mistake I see you making is that you're not releasing the pressure when she DOES give. The moment she cooperates, immediately give her some slack. This release is her reward. Mules are much faster learners than are horses. Teach her to do something wrong (which--no offense intended--I see you doing here), and she will very quickly learn that bad habit, which in this case is to fight.
You're letting the mule get away with moving all around. You need to make sure that the mule leads willingly and obediently first before you try to pony her. I'm not sure how old she is now but if she is old enough, where as it will not stress her out, maybe use a stud chain under the chin or over the nose ONLY if she acts up, and don't yank hard on it,but just let her know that you have the rope and that you're in control. Then you can try ponying again;) Good luck.
i agree about the jenny, but if you don't have one that would be tough lol. my colt did the same thing, we had to have another horse to kinda push him along, and eventually we just backed off with the other horse until we didn't need him anymore! hope i helped!
Before You Pony You Should Make Sure That The Foal Can Already Lead Correctly.. Then Tie The Rope Around The Western Saddles Horn And Make Sure It Is Tight Enough That The Baby Has To Stay Directly To The Mares Side. And Remember To Take It Slow.. No Need To Trot Right Away Just Let Him Walk Around For Awhile.
ahahah just walk with baby in one hand and someone els hold mama in the other for a few times maybe 4 or 5 and then try again and if she refuses your in controll teach her earley that if that what you want her to do shes gadda do it and when he willingly does it even if it is 30 sseconds in end it right there! and do it again the next day. but when that baby starts to want o go with you go a littl longer each day and then end on a good note. shell learn quick
-First you need to make sure she is okay with you walking her around on foot.
-Once she has mastered that, you need to trot and canter her on foot.
-Once she has mastered that, ON FOOT, walk her with another horse and go through the gaits with both horses together.
-Once she is comfortable following another horse in all gaits, you can attempt this again but do not start with this or else she won't know what to do.
HEY THERE! Ever see The moive SPIRIT??? remember when rain was tied to spirit? well if you haven't its kinda like what igot2gts was saying. tie the colt to the jenny first and just lead the jenny around they can be purrity darn hard to say no to if your a colt, they'll teach them to mind manners and follow them. when he's folloing her, then try it with the mom again.
first I think you need to be using a western saddle, so you can wrap that rope around the horn... second, get that rope a bit tighter, so the foal can't go ahead OR behind. Third, it helps, for an unwilling foal, to get someone on another sound horse behind the foal,(preferably a mare) Basically, get the "heeling mare" to get her chest into the hind end of the foal, so the foal has no where to go. We do this a lot with young colts who have a lot of spunk and independency
Hi. There is a way that I have seen that teaches them to give to pulling and that is when you tie them to a jenny (donkey). The jenny will teach them to lead by pulling them with them. If the horse or mule doesn't want to go the jenny kicks them a little until they finally give and then the jenny leads them wherever she goes. I have actually seen high dollar colts learn leading manners that way. This is not inhumane. The jenny doesn't get harsh with them usually.
I agree with Soarin but when you are ponying babies the rule of thumb for safety is to have a fairly short line for leading them and wrapping it around the horn securely. Doing so will ensure that the foal doesn't get caught up along with yourself.
lovehatenhappiness 1 year ago
I would NOT suggest a chain on her head, particularly not on a foal. The first mistake I see you making is that you're not releasing the pressure when she DOES give. The moment she cooperates, immediately give her some slack. This release is her reward. Mules are much faster learners than are horses. Teach her to do something wrong (which--no offense intended--I see you doing here), and she will very quickly learn that bad habit, which in this case is to fight.
SoarinRockies 3 years ago
You're letting the mule get away with moving all around. You need to make sure that the mule leads willingly and obediently first before you try to pony her. I'm not sure how old she is now but if she is old enough, where as it will not stress her out, maybe use a stud chain under the chin or over the nose ONLY if she acts up, and don't yank hard on it,but just let her know that you have the rope and that you're in control. Then you can try ponying again;) Good luck.
Englishjumper111 3 years ago
i agree about the jenny, but if you don't have one that would be tough lol. my colt did the same thing, we had to have another horse to kinda push him along, and eventually we just backed off with the other horse until we didn't need him anymore! hope i helped!
cowgirljess718 4 years ago
Before You Pony You Should Make Sure That The Foal Can Already Lead Correctly.. Then Tie The Rope Around The Western Saddles Horn And Make Sure It Is Tight Enough That The Baby Has To Stay Directly To The Mares Side. And Remember To Take It Slow.. No Need To Trot Right Away Just Let Him Walk Around For Awhile.
alykenzie 4 years ago
would you like my input on how to fix this? my uncle goes hunting a he taught me how to pony a horse.
iWoNtSaYiT 4 years ago
oh! and when she scoots ahead of you turn mama around so thhe baby has to follow and watch what your doing
con21192 4 years ago
ahahah just walk with baby in one hand and someone els hold mama in the other for a few times maybe 4 or 5 and then try again and if she refuses your in controll teach her earley that if that what you want her to do shes gadda do it and when he willingly does it even if it is 30 sseconds in end it right there! and do it again the next day. but when that baby starts to want o go with you go a littl longer each day and then end on a good note. shell learn quick
con21192 4 years ago
hello ??? wath are you doing :( You should not make her as her......It is not very smart
marie454 4 years ago
What do you suggest!
fireflymichele 4 years ago
-First you need to make sure she is okay with you walking her around on foot.
-Once she has mastered that, you need to trot and canter her on foot.
-Once she has mastered that, ON FOOT, walk her with another horse and go through the gaits with both horses together.
-Once she is comfortable following another horse in all gaits, you can attempt this again but do not start with this or else she won't know what to do.
BlueChild86 3 years ago
Once you leave a bad memory with her she won't want to try this again so take it slowly so that she WANTS to do this and is COMFORTABLE doing this.
BlueChild86 3 years ago
HEY THERE! Ever see The moive SPIRIT??? remember when rain was tied to spirit? well if you haven't its kinda like what igot2gts was saying. tie the colt to the jenny first and just lead the jenny around they can be purrity darn hard to say no to if your a colt, they'll teach them to mind manners and follow them. when he's folloing her, then try it with the mom again.
Mut2234 4 years ago
first I think you need to be using a western saddle, so you can wrap that rope around the horn... second, get that rope a bit tighter, so the foal can't go ahead OR behind. Third, it helps, for an unwilling foal, to get someone on another sound horse behind the foal,(preferably a mare) Basically, get the "heeling mare" to get her chest into the hind end of the foal, so the foal has no where to go. We do this a lot with young colts who have a lot of spunk and independency
terilynn8284 4 years ago
Hi. There is a way that I have seen that teaches them to give to pulling and that is when you tie them to a jenny (donkey). The jenny will teach them to lead by pulling them with them. If the horse or mule doesn't want to go the jenny kicks them a little until they finally give and then the jenny leads them wherever she goes. I have actually seen high dollar colts learn leading manners that way. This is not inhumane. The jenny doesn't get harsh with them usually.
igot2gts 4 years ago