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Post by racaille on Dec 28, 2011 9:27:30 GMT
I'm thinking of buying one for Paco as he's getting very uppity and loading can still be a nightmare. I'm sure we've discussed them before but I can't find the thread and would like some feedback before I shell out quite a bit of cash.
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Post by Jen on Dec 28, 2011 11:47:20 GMT
we sell them at work and although we dont sell that many the people that buy them sing their praises and say that they are the best thing since sliced bread and they wouldnt go back to a normal headcollar etc etc etc!
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Post by fimacg on Dec 28, 2011 15:25:44 GMT
I have one I use for Dexter when he forgets his manners - and for loading Chompy. When they pull it automatically tightens in the same manner as a Dr cooks i.e. in a cross under the jaw, when they stop pulling it releases the pressure. I only use it for a short time until the manners are remembered and as soon as it goes on they instantly behave as they know its uncomfortable when they pull be it backwards forwards or sideways.
Those who don't like them say the brass knobs around the headpiece are cruel - however they are just rounded knobs and I would far rather instil manners than be run over or barged through by half a tonne of horse.
I also have one that is cob sized that I dont use and if that would fit paco I am happy to send it to you to try.
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Post by zara on Dec 31, 2011 17:48:00 GMT
I've heard good things about them and if Fi can send you 1 thats great however i think they are pricey and i find that a good quality rope control halter is just as good and much cheaper. I recently got an excellent "professional choice" one with a long lead attached for £13 x
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Post by racaille on Jan 2, 2012 7:20:49 GMT
I admit that P is less of a b*stard in a rope halter but he can still be a real pain and I find I have to keep retying the rope if he pulls a lot, it seems to slip loose, no matter how hard I tie it. He responds so well to the Dr Cooks that I think a headcollar that applies the same pressure might just work. Anyway, we've been practising loading quite a lot and he's been angelic - I'll probably be able to fool him into loading easily once because he'll think it's just the 'carrrot game', then he'll suss it again ......  Looking forward to trying the Be Nice .... |
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Post by ceej on Jan 3, 2012 16:32:45 GMT
can you not use your Dr Cooks as a headcollar with the leadrop on both rein hoops?
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Post by racaille on Jan 3, 2012 18:32:30 GMT
It has occurred to me Ceej but I'd be stuffed if he broke it. He is capable of some pretty beastly stuff when loading. I'd rather he broke a halter!
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Post by ceej on Jan 3, 2012 18:53:49 GMT
ha, fair enough!
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Post by fimacg on Jan 3, 2012 20:34:24 GMT
Rac its all packaged up and will be posted tomorrow (today is a bank holiday in Scotland)
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Post by racaille on Jan 20, 2012 17:06:07 GMT
Well, Fi you are an angel! It's a brilliant bit of kit and works like magic! Wish I'd tried one years ago!!!!!!!!
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