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    How do I teach my horse to stand calmly in cross-ties?

    Aug 23, 2020 4 minutes

    A I have a 4-year-old gelding. He is a greenie, and whenever I put him in cross-ties, he gets very upset. No matter what I do to calm him down with treats or a soothing voice, he still prances around as I try to brush him. It’s not really annoying, but I’m afraid he might get hurt one day. How can I get him to relax and stand still?

    LAURIE PITTS

    A This behavior is not uncommon in a young horse. It usually stems from discomfort about having his head restricted, rather than resistance to standing still—which bothers very

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