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Monty says, “We hear that ‘actions speak louder than words,’ but generally we do not live by it too successfully.” Now Monty has taught thousands of people worldwide how to build trust in animals through our actions and body language.
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My Join-Up® Experience

Join Up Help Needed

By:

cjcruz

Date:

2015-Apr-28 at 05:23PM

Hi All,
I got a 14 yo QH that was used for roping. He is quiet and stops readily. I had to work hard to get him to longe and always need two whips/training sticks, as it is hard to get him to do anything other than stop and face me. After free longeing he does follow me around. Then I signed up for Equus Uni so I could learn more. I tried Join Up using the long lines from the online store. The first time I tried Join Up I got him to move away (never more than a trot) and got follow-up. But the second attempt seemed to regress. He is unfazed by the flapping lines, even if they touch him. Actually, he seems unfazed by most things. I have made a lot of progress getting him to move out of my space with a very light touch. Does Join Up have to be done with only a rope or line? Should I use the same tools I use when I free lunge him? Any advice or comments appreciated. ~CJ

JoHewittVINTA 2015-Apr-29 at 03:14AM

Hi CJ. What is it you want to achieve? You have an older boy here who seems to be very accepting of your involvement in his life. He readily 'Joins up' & gives you follow up. If I were dealing with him I would go down 1 of 2 routes, depending on his communication. Either press on with a better 'Join up' but using a cane with lots of long, billowing plastic. If he finds that a bit spooky use the cane at a greater distance or bump it off the saddle if he is ignoring the stimulie. Alternatively, if his communication was good enough I would press on with the journey - not worry about the detail of the 'Join up' but accept that he has accepted leadership & progress to new challenges. At 14 he has much life experience but will still appreciate new ones. Have fun. Cheers, Jo.

cjcruz 2015-Apr-30 at 08:41PM

Thanks Jo! We got him while I was recovering from an accident and he took the opportunity to usurp leadership a bit. Since I have been able to start working with him, things are better. But I thought I should just start at the beginning with Join-Up, as it has been recommended even for people who have had their horses for a long time. Thanks for the great reply. It was very helpful and clear! CJ