Deworming your horses can be tougher than coaching for Olympic equestrian eventsâ€"but that is only if you didn't train your horses for the process. You can try and re-train them to accept the entire tribulation, but then again it is usually better to start at the start. Anyhow, whether you're just introducing the deworming practice or you're trying to get your mare to like it even just a touch more than before, there is a straightforward training scheme you can employ.
If you have been training your mare for equestrian sport or merely good old horse riding, then this may be easy. Even though you've just started your friendship with your equine partner, if you think you're ready to introduce the deworming routine, then the steps of this should be 2nd nature. T
The steps are like those you would when you wish to get your mare used to you touching her delicate parts for cleaning or whatever. First, teach your horse to put her head in the correct position through pressure cues. Working in an enclosure with the bridle secured, manoeuvre your horse's head to the correct elevation and make her move her head in front of you by applying light but firm strain on the other side of her head where you need her head to go. This process is tediousâ€"she would likely resist occasionally and put her head back where she wants it. Let her do so , but always reward her correct responses and release the pressure cue as soon as she does it. Then, just patiently put her head back in place thru the pressure cue and release so she eventually understands you need her head where you are leading it. Practice this on either side of her head and let her rest between tries.
Done successfully, this will teach your pony to lower her head when you place downward pressure between her ears and move her face towards you when you apply pressure on the side of her head turned way from you. Now you can introduce the dewormer syringe.
Just like when training your horse to let you touch and so check and clean her mouth and teeth, patiently introduce the syringe. You can start rubbing it on her face where she allows then move on to her mouth and then to the side of her lips where it'll be placed. Don't forget to bide your time and be rewarding of positive responses. If she is already used to you putting your hand into her mouth, place it in the right spot (between the molars and incisors, the opening with no teeth) and try and stick your hand into her mouth careful not to get bittenâ€"or being pulled in by her tongue and then bitten. When she makes an attempt to push your hand out using her tongue, take it and gradually set it to the side. After she is used to the motions, introduce the empty syringe till she's comfortable with it.
Different horses have different temperaments, but most have certain preferences when it comes to sample. While there are dewormers that have flavours and using them is a good idea, when coaching your pony to accept the process first, leave the dewormers out of the picture. Use the syringe to administer applications of her favorite syrup or baby food. Repeat this until she's eager for the procedure. When she is , administer the dewormer without delay. Then go with her favorite syrup again and return her to the process if the dewormer made her regress. You can let up on administering "fake" dewormers when there're no visible unfavourable reactions to the particular dewormer any longer. If you do this the proper way, you will not only have taught your horse to put her head where wanted to administer the dose, but you've also rid her of the averseness to the dewormer.
If you have been training your mare for equestrian sport or merely good old horse riding, then this may be easy. Even though you've just started your friendship with your equine partner, if you think you're ready to introduce the deworming routine, then the steps of this should be 2nd nature. T
The steps are like those you would when you wish to get your mare used to you touching her delicate parts for cleaning or whatever. First, teach your horse to put her head in the correct position through pressure cues. Working in an enclosure with the bridle secured, manoeuvre your horse's head to the correct elevation and make her move her head in front of you by applying light but firm strain on the other side of her head where you need her head to go. This process is tediousâ€"she would likely resist occasionally and put her head back where she wants it. Let her do so , but always reward her correct responses and release the pressure cue as soon as she does it. Then, just patiently put her head back in place thru the pressure cue and release so she eventually understands you need her head where you are leading it. Practice this on either side of her head and let her rest between tries.
Done successfully, this will teach your pony to lower her head when you place downward pressure between her ears and move her face towards you when you apply pressure on the side of her head turned way from you. Now you can introduce the dewormer syringe.
Just like when training your horse to let you touch and so check and clean her mouth and teeth, patiently introduce the syringe. You can start rubbing it on her face where she allows then move on to her mouth and then to the side of her lips where it'll be placed. Don't forget to bide your time and be rewarding of positive responses. If she is already used to you putting your hand into her mouth, place it in the right spot (between the molars and incisors, the opening with no teeth) and try and stick your hand into her mouth careful not to get bittenâ€"or being pulled in by her tongue and then bitten. When she makes an attempt to push your hand out using her tongue, take it and gradually set it to the side. After she is used to the motions, introduce the empty syringe till she's comfortable with it.
Different horses have different temperaments, but most have certain preferences when it comes to sample. While there are dewormers that have flavours and using them is a good idea, when coaching your pony to accept the process first, leave the dewormers out of the picture. Use the syringe to administer applications of her favorite syrup or baby food. Repeat this until she's eager for the procedure. When she is , administer the dewormer without delay. Then go with her favorite syrup again and return her to the process if the dewormer made her regress. You can let up on administering "fake" dewormers when there're no visible unfavourable reactions to the particular dewormer any longer. If you do this the proper way, you will not only have taught your horse to put her head where wanted to administer the dose, but you've also rid her of the averseness to the dewormer.
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