Sarah Fisher re-trains Barney who is dangerous to ride

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Barney has become too dangerous to ride, namely spooking, spinning and bolting. Behaviourist Sarah Fisher has taken him in a last ditch attempt to solve his problems. She identifies his 'cold patches' and explains how she is working with postural issues to help to restore his self confidence and self control. Using a variety of unusual equipment including body wraps and a 'wand', Sarah shows us a series of ground exercises that enable her to identify the smallest reactions thus avoiding panic situations! Sarah long reins Barney through an array of obstacles and he copes really well, in spite of the weather! An amazing video full of unique insights.

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Sarah Fisher 7 Aug 2009 Hi LizW - we do not grip hold of the lines which is not only more beneficial to the horse but also saves our own hands should the horse pull away. As we teach the horse to work in his own balance and over ride our own reflexes - moving with the horse should he shoot forwards/ backwards or rear instead of hanging on and pulling him forward/down/back we have never had a problem. We would not chest line drive a horse that is going to react in an unwanted manner as the early steps to these exercises ensure that the horse is going to accept the lines without any concern. We also watch for the smallest signals of distress as I explain in the video thus working well below the threshold at which the horse has to over react. Thank you for your concern though! Best wishes Sarah Fisher

LizW 7 Aug 2009 Very interesting that you don't use gloves to protect your hands with a fast moving, unpredictable horse.

Sarah Fisher 7 Aug 2009 Hi Pud - we are based near Bath but also have pracitioners around the UK. If you want to email me and let me know where you are based I can see if we have someone near you or you can bring your horse in to us for a day, a week or whatever suits you. Anna - yes if we are working with a difficult horse we would wear hats - particularly if they rear or kick but as we progress we usually don't although for safety I would recommend that people do especially when learning new skills. Best wishes Sarah

Anna Trinder 6 Aug 2009 very interesting, should your handlers have hats on?

TinkerBell 6 Aug 2009 Thank you very much Sarah for your brilliant videos, time and answers!