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Ask Meredith: Tack

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Tack     Training

Tack is like clothing. When it doesn’t fit properly or isn’t cleaned well, it can cause fidgeting, soreness, lameness and even total frustration resulting in very bad behaviors such as bucking, or running off. The equine perceives these inconsistencies as a loss of balance. Balance means that everything is working together with no attention to any specific point or area on the body because all parts are working in harmony. This is why it is so important to properly adjust all tack so it fits both the animal and the rider or driver. Even the weight of the reins plays an integral part in your ability to communicate effectively with your equine, so pay close attention to detail, and your equine will pay close attention to you!

When using restraints, remember that they should only be used as a support during training and not a forceful method of compliance! So, learn how to use them properly and fade them out for the best results.

Subject:

Attaching Elbow Pull Draw Reins (3/12/05)
Bits (10/31/03)
Crupper Used in Videos (1/19/05)
D-ring versus hackamore (1/5/04)
Good Sources For Mule Tack (3/9/04)
Harness for miniature? (1/19/04)
Horse Sized Crupper T (12/20/04)
Mule or Western Saddle? (6/22/05)
Mule Tack (11/4/03)
Outfit New Mule (2/20/04)
Packing a mule (12/17/02)
Saddle & Cinch Sores (11/20/04)
Saddle Brands (12/29/03)
Tack for Donkeys (07/25/07)
Tires for Easy Entry Cart? (1/20/04)
Top load saddle (9/15/03)
Treeless Saddle For Mules? (5/5/05)
Western Saddles (12/1/03)
Which Halter for 2 Year Old? (9/2/05)
Which Metal Bit To Use? (8/27/05)
Which Saddle? (1/2/04)

Customized Mule & Donkey Tack by Rusty May!

It is often hard to find tack that really fits for donkeys and mules! Colorado saddlemaker, Rusty May, has done a superb job of supplying the Lucky Three Longears with all their specialized tack and equipment needs. Having a problem finding that perfect surcingle, saddle, bridle or crupper? Just contact Rusty!

Rusty May
6239 West Highway 34
Loveland, Colorado 80538
(970) 663-4036

www.rustymay.com

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