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Also, I recommend turning him around in the cross ties to do the other side and NOT putting the hose over his back or pulling the machine and cord in front of him. Again, have a friend help you as you introduce the vacuum.You may need to return to previous steps if he’s tense and tries to run away. The sensation will be new, but his body language will tell you immediately his reaction. Eventually, you can work up to turning it on, and then turning it on when you are touching him with it.Have a friend hold him with a lead rope, skip the cross ties during this for safety. You could then graduate to moving the nozzle and hose close to him, all the while reinforcing good behavior on his part. Introduce the machine by simply letting your horse see it (turned off) while parked in the grooming area or barn aisle.
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Hanging the vacuum tube is a great way to declutter your aisle. The vacuums have long hoses, so if your horse already is wary about cords and “snake” like things, be careful around the hose and your horse.You can introduce the vacuum just as you would clippers – safely, slowly, and in steps, oftentimes over a few days or weeks if needed. We tried to get him used to it, but in the end, it wasn’t worth it. I have known hundreds of horses that don’t even blink around the vacuum, and only one that was terrified of it, even when off and practically out of sight. But first, you need to introduce your horse to it. The advantage to having a vacuum is that it can replace some of your elbow grease if your horse is dusty and dirty.Some barns use an adapted shop-vac, which are typically more affordable than the big blue models and can swivel all over the place on handy wheels. Horses, too! I know lots of barns that have the horse model – big, blue, and heavy. The vacuum is one “luxury” item that every horse owner can learn to love.Horse grooming how-to: Introduce your horse to the vacuum!