Michael O'Cumber

So a lot of vets in there use it when they have to.

But I don't let my vet use anything like that here.

These girls know they can trust me and whatever's going on as I'm here they're happy to pop whatever's going on.

But a lot of places will tell you that when you squeeze the nose it releases endorphins which calms the horse.

That's just a big load of let's be nice about it and make out a nice little story.

Humans used rings in animals' noses for years for control.

And that's just another way of controlling them.

Okay?

So always be gentle.

When you go to a horse, don't ever try and touch her nose because she'll just annoy you.

Same as if I went up to you and said, how's it going?

You'd think just like that.

You know?

You know, but if I touch on the shoulder, see?

Neutral area.

So this is the neutral area.

She still just wants you, look.

Yeah, she's mad at me.

All the girls are now, she does all the little- That's what I hear.

So now, come back over this side now and just pet her, tell her that you're okay on both sides.