Fancy Ponying HELP!

We are struggling to get Fancy to Pony not sure how to or if we can hurt her, we tried with the English Saddle first...no go! Next, not shown is the western on the horn. She reacted the same pulling back not going. HOW do you do this? She is not proned to automatically follow her mother and that is making it so hard.

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Pets & Animals

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• horse
• peruvian
• mule
• molly
• ponying
• training
• horsemanship
• help

[marie454]

hello ??? wath are you doing :( You should not make her as her......It is not very smart

[fireflymichele]

What do you suggest!

[lovehatenhappiness]

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.

[SoarinRockies]

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.

[Englishjumper111]

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.

[BlueChild86]

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]

-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.

[cowgirljess718]

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!

[alykenzie]

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.

[iWoNtSaYiT]

would you like my input on how to fix this? my uncle goes hunting a he taught me how to pony a horse.

[con21192]

oh! and when she scoots ahead of you turn mama around so thhe baby has to follow and watch what your doing

[con21192]

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