I have a nice mare for sale <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
I'm not sure how it would transfer to a home situation with a horse, but we train on Thursdays at a boarding stable. It is interesting how the dogs are kind of amazed the first time they are out by these big new animals, but after training around them a few times they pay them little attention. We have people walk them by us while we are training, and even have horses standing at the fence and sometimes in the same fields we are in. The dogs really become neutral. We'll let them interact at the fences, but make it no big deal and go back to training. So far, we've had no dogs that had a problem with the horses after, at most, a few sessions on the field. They would much rather pay attention to the guy in the blind! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Good training and good luck with the horse!
Jeff Lawless
Another suggestion, since your getting horses i'm assuming you have and or know people who also have these wonderful creatures. You might see if any of them have horses that are dog friendly, if your dogs (1 at a time) are controled and the horse is used to dogs (usually well trained trail and mountain horses do well) you could do the intro's to horses with them. That way you would be able to see what if any problems you might have and there by work on. Also introducing through a stock fence might be a good idea, the horse will feel more secure with a fence between them. I've found that this alows them to sniff noses and start the get to know you process while avoiding problems caused dog or horse getting jumpy.
Your best bet with compatability is a seasoned trail gelding. My Arabian gelding pays little attention to the dogs; but, the Tenn Walker mare will go after a dog with vengence and means business! She'll nail one in heartbeat. No living creature is safe with that bitch including cats, rabbits, deer or anything else that crosses into her territory.
Marlin Perkins (from safely behind the fence): Let's watch as Jim faces down this territorial Tennessee Walker..... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
I have always had better luck introducing dogs to mules then horses. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Horses are more skittish then the old mule any day. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> But being a old coonhunter, I much prefer to be on a mule around dogs then on a horse. Just my choice. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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