Handling Your Horse’s Feet
Horsemanship
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5m 47s
Brad Barkemeyer explains how he works with a horse in the round pen to get his horses accustomed to having their feet and legs handled. Learn proper body positioning and how to handle your horse’s feet in different environments so that you don’t startle your horse and remain safe.
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