Head Shy

This video was made by special request for someone who specifically asked about a Head Shyness problem. The key features of this technique to remember are:

1. Do not hold the horse on a tight lead. Give him some slack to move his head

2. Take an object like the handle of a whip and start low on his neck

3. Do not remove the object until the horse is not flinching and calm

4. If the horse is NOT flinching, and CALM, then immediately REMOVE the object

5. Do this twice a day for about a week. DO NOT expect this to work overnight, and do not wait until you have to clip him or do whatever it is that made you notice he was head shy

6. Although it will not work overnight, the horse should show improvement in about 5 minutes. If not, then email me and we can troubleshoot your technique

7. If the horse starts rearing, striking, biting, or kicking, then stop and email me. Safety is paramount. DO NOT try to prove your persistence in this matter. Violence from the horse may indicate a different problem and that needs to be addressed separately.

Video of Rashid getting over Head Shyness