Quote Originally Posted by Laooda
I just haft to add, *not trying to contradict Wolfy*... but I would never use a chain on a mare in an open pasture... if like you say she shys from lunge whips etc... then there is a good chance that she has also had a chain used on her improperly as well.... Under the chin = head up... sometimes waaayyyy up. If she bolts from the shock of a unexpected chain tug, then you could loose her in an open field dragging a line that could get tangled etc... not good. (not to mention I've seen several fingers get broken that way)...
Again... no Wolfy bashing, just my opinion...
As far as fingers broken, Please DO NOT wrap the lead around hands or any body part while working her. Allow it to slide thru your hands, then grab and tug.
May have to tug several times while you get her back under control. I have seen a person dragged at high speed when they wrapped it around their body. WHY, I DON'T KNOW!:eek: