tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085705562122895787.post772871567645977180..comments2013-08-31T06:50:21.527-05:00Comments on Adventures on Arabee: Getting CloserNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771289932849704113noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085705562122895787.post-30005915558010160032009-12-21T23:44:38.262-06:002009-12-21T23:44:38.262-06:00I am an occasional lurker here, but thought I'...I am an occasional lurker here, but thought I'd suggest the Blocker Tie Ring (endorsed by Clinton Anderson). I started using it when training wild mustangs for the BLM, and absolutely LOVE it!! You are able to tie to 3 different "tensions," depending on how your horse is, and your horse literally teaches (or re-teaches) herself how to stand tied! If yours is a bit squirrely to begin with, just be sure you have a rope at least 25 feet long to start with, so it has lots of give in the beginning. Honestly, I have no affiliation with these things other than I just love them and use them for all horse dealings nowadays!Red Gatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328604145699224503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085705562122895787.post-56507334565161430682009-12-18T15:10:50.124-06:002009-12-18T15:10:50.124-06:00Send me an email and I'll send you a picture. ...Send me an email and I'll send you a picture. madetmer @ juno . comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085705562122895787.post-28970239531688729342009-12-17T13:55:33.860-06:002009-12-17T13:55:33.860-06:00Oh Michelle - I wish Arabee wasn't a puller! ...Oh Michelle - I wish Arabee wasn't a puller! Jack is a pro at tying, but Arabee is another story - it's actually probably the main reason why she has been taught to "park"!!<br /><br />She doesn't pull unless something really freaks her out - but you know how horses are, even little things can sometimes do that. An inner tube really helps her, I guess the give in it keeps her from feeling trapped, but I don't see cross ties ever working for her. For some reason though, I thought it was best to tie at wither height, but I guess that's why hi-ties are so popular for endurance?<br /><br />I'm really not sure yet what I'll do for her at ride camp if I ever make it to a ride! I'm leaning towards an electric pen, but there's risk to that too. But I don't really like the idea of tying her all night, either, knowing her pulling history.<br /><br />Congrats on finding a pony!! If you have one, email me a picture, I'd love to see what he looks like! I bet the girls are really excited. Early Christmas present?Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771289932849704113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085705562122895787.post-12094847007160668662009-12-17T10:06:33.429-06:002009-12-17T10:06:33.429-06:00On your hitching post. I would make it so you can ...On your hitching post. I would make it so you can tie the horse over it's head. Your horse's probably don't pull back and may never, but if they do it's a lot safer for them if they are tied higher than their head. I'm amazed at how many low hitching posts there are. <br /><br />I just got a new pony! Actually it's a straight egyptian purebred gelding, 7 yrs. old for an crazy low price. He's small, only about 14 hands but he's broke to ride and drive and seems pretty nice. I'm hoping he will work out for the kids. I haven't had a chance to ride him much yet but plan on riding him tomorrow with my husband. He looks cute, just a little fat but has a cute, cute face.<br /><br />MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com