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Horse Moving whilst Saddling

Hello!

I have bought a green arab who moves around when I saddle her and mount. She is getting alot better from your video's but I would love to see how you teach a horse to accept a saddle again

MaggieF, Melbourne - Australia
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Do you have a dually halter? I have found that if it is just a behavioural problem then a quick correction on the dually each time the horse moves combined with a "woo-up" or similar command works. Remember to release the dually as soon as he stands still and give him a good reward - rub on forehead or a small cube of carrot. I know Monty frowns on the use of food rewards but it is amazing the response you can get to the occasional carrot reward! However he may have other problems re the girth or saddle fit which will need correcting.

Joy
Hello! 100 lessons completed

I agree with Maggie. Check saddle fitting and use a dually halter.

groveton
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