The Safe and Smart Way to Pick Up Your Horse's Back Feet 

hannah my cob is like that 🤣🤣 but my 1(1/2) foal is totally different 😭🙄😂😂

Such a polite boy!

God bless him for being so cooperative I on the other hand am far from that lucky🤦🏼‍♀️but I'm working on this with them since they are rescues and haven't be here very long🙏😘

@@mouthofthesouth4267 Haha, we got a rescue a couple years back and it was non-stop fights for basically every hoof. (Some of the worst times, she pulled entire stretches of the fence she was tied to, about 100ft of metal corral fencing secure down rebar, anywhere from 5 to 10 ft out with her jumping/bucking/kicking/pulling) We are pretty sure that she was abused before we got her and her hooves especially were in absolutely horrible condition. About a year ago we finally had started making some real good progress and started a new technique where we didn't tie her and did a sort of dance with her whenever she started getting antsy. (An old school cowgirl had stopped by once and suggested it haha) I just came in today from doing them and the progress is remarkable. She still gets a little tired/annoyed if I'm holding them too long (we have had a lot of rain recently so I need a little time to dig everything out) but in general it is almost as if she is a different horse. She took longer to adjust than any other horse I've seen but as I'm sure you know, you just got to keep working with them and teaching them that you're there to help and eventually they come around haha. :)

aw thats so sweet!!

Same, 😊

debbie dickenson I have a young pony she is 1 (1/2 ) and she is good for me ( when I pick her feet up ) but when it comes to the farrier she’s really naughty( rearing , bucking etc) and I don’t know what to do ( do you have any suggestions!!??

awk0chloe I did.

I hate it when horses do that

awk0chloe i did

Work on ponies

Have her tied to a post of some sort, take an extra lead rope, fold it in half, keep the two loose ends in your hand and put the connected end around her fetlock and just keep on pulling and putting pressure on her fetlock until she gives it to you, the slightest amount that she gives her foot to you, release the pressure and repeat until she is comfortable with it

How did it go?

Not too bad, I think the problem is I need to get them used that, do it more often so they don't perceive it as scary. Thanks for asking 😊

I would suggest leaning into him so that he is leaning against a wall/ fence and then gently try to pick it up and then if he picks it up without a fight or when he stops fighting, lean away. Pressure and release :) Good luck!

Hi Jamie, thanks for your comment. We’re sorry to hear about the trouble you’ve been having picking up your horse’s hind legs. Since it seems like none of the strategies that Danvers suggested have worked for you, we recommend you work with a qualified, professional horse trainer in your area to help overcome this problem. Best of luck and have a great ride! - SmartPaker Jessica

Thank you for the recommendation, Jessica. I will definitely seek professional help to resolve the issue.

Kian brunton I've used a method of is he starts leaning imeditly drop the foot and catch him or her offguard making him think twice about leaning. of course make sure you do this safely and be in a position to move back if needed.

Horses naturally move to "pressure" and contact. If you don't give them anything to lean on, they generally won't lean. :-)

My lazy boy does this. I don't know if it's because I am short or what but I can't get far enough away to keep him from leaning. I may try to catch him off guard to see if this helps. I will have to make sure I can jump out of there because he probably will come down or kick out to stop at last second.

Get a new horse! Hahaha no but seriously, what a asshole! 🤣 Did he or she have a bad experience with a farrier?

This guy is no hack he is atop hand and deserves much respect !

@@tomcooley3778 I don't care lol

Hi, I don't know if you've already solved this or not but if you haven't then I would suggest maybe letting her spend a few minutes with the farrier before hand, let him pet her etc. Tie her up short with a ROPE halter and try to be there with her to let her know it's ok. My yearling TWH is similar. He hates picking his feet up even for me and tries to kick me (although he's gotten better.) It sounds like a respect problem but a good farrier should know how to handle a naughty horse because if they don't that's a red flag right there. If she's good, make sure to reward her AFTER you get done. Don't give treats beforehand as then it will become meaningless and can cause respect issues. Anyways, best of luck to you!

You are way too young to be owning a young horse for your birthday....just sayin

Doireann M hold it don't let go

The WHOLE point flew, right on over your head didn't it 🤣😭

ayeeeeeeeeeeeeee sso

My horse does too! Especially when galloping! All horses do .....

@@laurenspeck1559 are that stupid.. if so stick to making sandwiches

Where abouts are you from? Cuz I'd give you the opportunity to come out and even just see them from a distance and maybe work up to meeting the horses.

@@LoveWinterss Aww, thank you, that's very kind of u to offer that, are u from America?🤔

@@robertskolimowski7049 No, sorry, Canada

@@LoveWinterss Haha, it's OK, I kinda thought u might be from either the US or Canada (amazing nation, btw:), well, I'm from Europe anyway, so..., many thanks again though🤝

@@robertskolimowski7049 Ah if you ever make a trip haha 😄