How a horse checks things out

We've been gettin' some good rain. Howabout you?
If you're in Florida, rain is a fourletter word.
If you're in Colorado, it's a welcomerelief.
Speaking of relief, Donna from Georgiais in need of relief. Her horse gets jitterywhen she tries to introduce the saddle blanketfor the first time.
"What am I doing wrong?", she asks.
Well Donna, here's what to do.
When you introduce something new to yourhorse, let 'em sniff it first.
Lots of people don't know a horse examinesthings with his nose and lips like a human usesfingers and eyes.
So take that saddle blanket to your horsefor a good sniff. Give him a few seconds to check it out.
Once done, rub it lightly on and around hisface. As you do, note his reaction.
I guarantee you, he'll be watching thatblanket as you move it around.
Then rub his neck with it. Keep watchinghis reaction. You'll see him relax with it soon.
Work your way back to his back.
Now rub it on his side, on top of his back,and around his hips.
Watch for him to relax.
When you see him relax with it, leave it onhis back. Then pet him and tell him what a goodlad he is.
Then do it all over again on the horse's otherside.
Anytime you introduce something new, let yourhorse check it out with his nose and lips.
And as for Donna, if you're going to have a horse you owe it yourself and your horse to learn all youcan. Keep reading my emails and look into gettingas much information as possible. You'll never regret it.
Well, gotta feed my horses now. Talk to youtomorrow.
Sincerely,
Andy Curry
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