KBR Horse Net Training Case Study: Kruzer

Kruzer, a 6 year old former band stallion, could be very physical. Early on we decided that he needed to be more comfortable around humans before putting him on a longe / lead line. We had a few sessions with people in the pen, touching him with bamboo poles and touching him with ropes, the latter usually involving two people on opposite sides of the pen holding ropes and letting them drop across his back. Kruzer still wouldn't tolerate being touched by humans so we eased him into the safe squeeze and immersed him in humans. The first day was mainly scratching and rubbing by 5 people. The second day we focused on brushing him and untangling his mane. Such activities are social by nature and tend to settle the "touch-me-nots."   KRUZER AT THE "HORSE SPA" Three of the four "rubbers and scratchers." Sharon back after taking photos. Lots of knots to untangle.. Having his face handled. No problem attaching a lead line when it's time. Kruzer handled brushes, comb rakes, spray bottles and lots of handling. Continue to Part Two Press "Back" to return to the page that brought you here Return to Case Study Section Return to Training Section Return to Wild Horse Mentors Return to KBR World of Wild Horses and Burros Go To KBR Horse Net KBR Horse Training Information, © 2007 Lamm's Kickin' Back Ranch and Willis & Sharon Lamm. All rights reserved. Duplication of any of this material for commercial use is prohibited without express written permission. This prohibition is not intended to extend to personal non-commercial use, including sharing with others for safety and learning purposes, provided this copyright notice is attached. Email us to submit comments or request reproduction permission.