#head tossing

[orangedogsquad]

[blazed-chestnut]

Horse misbehaves in cross ties?

Horse is anticipating work afterwards. Try approaching in reverse. Work first then cross ties. 

If horse acts up, untie them and work them. Yield, backup, circle. Make cross ties the rest area. 

Instead of thinking about stopping the problem, think about what you would rather the horse be doing and teach them that instead. 

In this example, release rein pressure when the horse’s head goes down and the horse is soft at the poll. 

[blazed-chestnut]

Head Down

Just laying the hand on the poll as opposed to downward pressure.

Place a hand on the halter too. This could even become a secondary cue!

Try your best to stay with the horse when they throw their head around. Otherwise they learn to escape pressure by throwing their head. 

Do not treat if horse attempts to mug you when you go to reward.