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Video: Dragging Objects with Charles Wilhelm

A good trail horse must be able to accept unexpected noises and objects around them. In the February 2012 issue of Horse Illustrated, trainer Charles Wilhelm explains his method for desensitizing horses to dragging objects. In this video, Wilhelm demonstrates his technique in action.

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Horse Illustrated is the magazine for people who are passionate about horses. Each issue offers advice on horse health and care, plus user-friendly training tips for both English and western riders and engaging lifestyle features for horse lovers.

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  • It's poor. The first thing he should say is to never wrap the rope around the hand.
    It really doesn't cover anything......

  • Interesting, but I wouldn't be wraping that rope around my hand either. I do like the theroy of going in a circle and expanding out from there.

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