Varied Terrain and Tarp
Goal(s)
Transition from grass to tarp to accustom the horse to different types of surfaces and to desensitize to noise.
Process
Introduce the exercise to the horse, allowing it to sniff the tarp. Gradually move forward until all four hooves are on the tarp.
You can adapt by adding water to reduce the noise of the tarp (elevate the edges to prevent the water from escaping).
Difficulties
User's note: We created a wooden frame with a tarp to accustom horses to different surfaces. The frame will later allow us to use it as a container to add water, plastic bottles, sand, etc.
What the community says 💚 · 2
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orel87
C'est cool l'idée du cadre en bois pour pouvoir ensuite complexifier l'exercice, rajouter des éléments etc... Moi je bosse avec une bâche lourde et jaune (Elle ne s'envole pas du coup, c'est pratique). J'ai récupéré une bâche style bâche de tas d'ensilage et je me demandais justement comment j'allais l'empecher de s'envoler ... Un peu de bricolage va s'imposer ce printemps pour faire le cadre !
23/03/2023 11:24
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