hotpaints - 2017-06-08 7:50 PM

Use a rope halter or use a neck rope in addition to a good strong halter and lead rope. Tie your horse A LOT, any where you can, with a saddle on/saddle off, drive by, ride a bicycle by, push a baby stroller by, etc. Tie your horse after a GOOD HARD work out. I never whip or react to one that sets back, this just reinforces their fear that there is a reason to pulling back. I just leave them alone while they are pulling/setting back and just wait on them to figure it out but I ALWAYS HAVE THEM TIED  to something that will not break with a halter or ropes that will not break. Tuff love approach.

I do agree, if it is an aged horse setting/pulling back, it is hard to fix. Leave them in the trailer or stall.
 

casualdust07 - 2017-06-08 5:48 PM I'm dealing with that right now with one of mine. If I use a tie ring she is OK but if I ever have to tie her without one it's game on. She's in boot camp right now and we are making progress. I agreed with you and had the same thoughts.. this is dangerous and I cant haul her anywhere if I cant trust her to stand tied. I can't also guarantee I will always have a blocker tie ring. My other three year old gelding knows how to get loose with a blocker tie ring.. he just slowly pulls on it until he gets the rope out.