3 yr old Arab Filly
To the degree that you do not have a horses feet in your hands is the degree you are at his mercy. Here I am getting my rein hooked to the hind feet of this filly to get her alongside the fence. A lot can be accomplished from this point if done correctly.
3 yr old Arab filly at Westons 3 day intensive horsemanship clinic.
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Filly has divided attention.
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Asking for the hindquarters.
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Checking her out and a bit of reassurance.
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Asking for the hindquarters again.
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She found a good place and accepting some weight.
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Things above in preparation to mount.
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