safe way to introduce hobbles

patchiepoo · 03-10-2009, 10:51 PM

my horse has never worn hobbles but id like to use them so he can trim the edges so to speak

how would i safely introduce them so i dont have some crazy wild rodeo show or something? is there a "way" to do it or do you just slap em on and watch the show?lol?

StarfireArizona · 03-11-2009, 04:15 AM

I have the Clint Anderson video on hobbles, and tried them on my almost 2 year old colt twice last week. He did wonderful with them...but he is also pretty level headed, doesn't over-react & really trusts me.

You need a small closed in area such as a round pen with very soft footing, just in case the horse reacts badly or falls. Once you put them on then you need to both keep an eye on their reaction, and also stay out of the way. My colt kept backing up thinking they would fall off, but when he realized they weren't going anywhere, then I encouraged him to walk toward me saying "easy" with each step. After an almost trip'n'fall & some overstepping, he did fantastic.

There might be some videos on YouTube on this subject.....

Blondehorse · 03-11-2009, 05:47 AM

Do a search here on HGS for hobble training. I know HeavenlyJumper gave the links for some good information on hobble training.

patchiepoo · 03-11-2009, 12:50 PM

ok thanks guys will do

03-10-2009, 10:51 PM	#1
patchiepoo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: oregon Posts: 638 Images: 135	safe way to introduce hobbles my horse has never worn hobbles but id like to use them so he can trim the edges so to speak how would i safely introduce them so i dont have some crazy wild rodeo show or something? is there a "way" to do it or do you just slap em on and watch the show?lol? __________________ Nobody cares how many times you hugged your horse today.

03-11-2009, 04:15 AM	#2
StarfireArizona Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Desert Posts: 1,179 Images: 74	I have the Clint Anderson video on hobbles, and tried them on my almost 2 year old colt twice last week. He did wonderful with them...but he is also pretty level headed, doesn't over-react & really trusts me. You need a small closed in area such as a round pen with very soft footing, just in case the horse reacts badly or falls. Once you put them on then you need to both keep an eye on their reaction, and also stay out of the way. My colt kept backing up thinking they would fall off, but when he realized they weren't going anywhere, then I encouraged him to walk toward me saying "easy" with each step. After an almost trip'n'fall & some overstepping, he did fantastic. There might be some videos on YouTube on this subject..... __________________ Horses of a different color - Shiloh, Desert Ghost, Valentino & Rusty

03-11-2009, 05:47 AM	#3
Blondehorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,786 Images: 295 Blog Entries: 14	Do a search here on HGS for hobble training. I know HeavenlyJumper gave the links for some good information on hobble training. __________________ PA Khavele (*Furno Khamal x Nomevelle) '95 Arabian mare AKA Val JB Nikhovelli (Zars Nike x PA Khavele) '09 Arabian colt AKA Tariq

03-11-2009, 12:50 PM	#4
patchiepoo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: oregon Posts: 638 Images: 135	ok thanks guys will do __________________ Nobody cares how many times you hugged your horse today.

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