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Brain injury attorneys help victims who have suffered brain injuries due to an accident. These attorneys are always prepared to pursue a brain injury claim on your behalf. One of the main tasks of a brain injury attorney is to prove whether the brain injury his or client has suffered is severe or mild. It is not easy to differentiate between the two. A good brain injury attorney knows enough scientific jargon to prove his or her point in the court.
If you or your loved one has suffered a brain injury it is better to go to a qualified brain injury attorney rather than a general attorney.
There are several law firms which specialize in handling such cases. Some law firms deal with such cases under the personal injury category. Over a period of time some attorneys taking personal injury cases tend to develop a specialization in brain injury cases.
The brain injury attorneys are generally supported by good research teams well-versed in medical and legal matters. Also, these attorneys keep in touch with medical experts who are consulted about the medical aspects of the case.
As a brain injury can cause severe physical as well as psychological discomfort to the victim, a brain injury attorney must have lot of patience and sensitivity. If you want to file a claim in a court seeking compensation for a brain injury, the sooner you get in touch with an attorney, the better. Sometimes a delay in filing a case can have serious consequences on the final verdict, even if you have hired one of the best brain injury attorneys. But remember that the specialized attorneys who handle such cases come at a cost. The best among them are not affordable for most of the people, but some will work on contingency. Look out for them if you can’t afford to hire an attorney on your own.
Brain Injury Attorneys provides detailed information on Brain Injury Attorneys, Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys, Aquired Brain Injury Attorneys, Anoxic Brain Injury Attorneys and more. Brain Injury Attorneys is affiliated with Finding Brain Injury Lawyers.
March 9th, 2009
A heart attack can result in a serious impairment. However, it is not necessarily disabling. Social Security has a strict set of guidelines regarding heart ailments. Social Security will consider your remaining functional capacity for work after your heart attack.
1. Your age can be a very important factor. If you are under age 50 and can still do some form of work such as clerical work then your heart ailment will probably not entitle you to benefits.
2. Your age can work in your favor. If you are over 55 with only a high school education and a past history of manual labor, then you would have a very good case for disability if your heart ailment now prevents you from doing manual labor.
3. Your past work experience is an important factor. As noted above, a past history of only manual labor can make your case for disability much easier.
4. Conversely, a past history of only clerical work may mean you can easily return to that type of work despite your heart attack. This is so because clerical work is usual considred very light work.
5. The skill level of your past work is also important. As a general rule the more skills you possess the more difficult it is going to be to obtain disability benefits. This is so because a skilled worker can transfer his/her skills to many different occupations many of which may be light enough to do even after a heart attack.
6. When it comes to a heart ailment, an opinion from a cardiologist regarding one ’s functional abilities can be decisive in a disability case. But a simple statement that one is “disabled” is not enough. It is better if the physician prepares a comprehensive statement describing how one’s abilities to lift, walk, sit, etc. are compromised by the patient’s heart attack. In my cases I almost always have a Cardiac Functional Evaluation completed by the treating cardiologist or if one is not available then the claimant’s primary treating physician will have to do the report.
7. The heart impairment listings are found at 4.01 of Social Security’s Listing of Impairments. If a cardiologist says your impairment meets or equals one of these listings then your case for disability will be very strong.
8. An important measure of your remaining functional ability is a stress test. A cardiologist can measure your remaining functional capacity with this test. However, if your heart is too weak to take such a test then a cardiologist can also note this for you.
If you are denied on your initial application, you should consult an attorney who specializes in Social Security Disability. You can review my other article on “How to Find the Best Virginia Social Disability Lawyer” for some tips on finding an experienced Social Security Disability attorney.
This may be considered AN ADVERTISEMENT or Advertising Material under the Rules of Professional Conduct governing lawyers in Virginia. This note is designed for general information only. The information presented in this note should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.
Jerry Lutkenhaus is a practitioner of Social Security Disability law in the Richmond, Virginia area for over 30 years He was given an “AV” rating by Martindale Hubbell in 2003. For more information, see our websites at http://www.geraldlutkenhaus.com and http://www.virginiadisabilitylawyer.com
March 4th, 2009
A judgment lien is a court ordered lien that is placed against the home or property when the homeowner simply fails to pay a debt. This doesn’t seem like a big deal, but when the homeowner has a judgment lien against his or her home and wants to sell it, the judgment lien has to be paid in full before the home or property can be sold. Judgment liens can be placed against the property for a variety of reasons such as unpaid credit card bills, utility bills, department store bills, landscaping or home improvement bills, and just about any bill that the homeowner has failed to pay in a reasonable amount of time. Any bill that can cause one to end up in court can result in a judgment lien.
A judgment lien is different than a trust, in that the judgment lien holder cannot foreclose on the home or the property as trust holder can. Judgment lien holders can demand payment, but ultimately they must wait for the homeowner to sell the property before they can expect to be paid the money that they are owed according to the judgment. Luckily for the judgment lien holder, the court will typically assign an interest rate to these liens so that the lien holder is compensated for their waiting as the interest will continue to accrue until the debt is paid in full. Because the majority of people will live in their home for quite some time, the interest can make a judgment lien grow, and grow, and grow over the years so that it is quite large. Imagine what a lien of just $3,000 would grow to over the years if the interest rate were 15% annually and that would be an even bigger amount if the debt were $5,000 or $10,000!
Of course, judgment liens require court action. A creditor will take the homeowner to court where the judge will determine if the homeowner does in fact owe the creditor any money. If the court decides that the creditor is owed the money, and the homeowner will not or cannot make payment, the judge will order that a judgment lien be placed against the property. The judgment lien will then be entered into land records offices for the city or county so that the home cannot be sold without repayment of the debt. Once the lien is filed with the land records office, the judgment lien is said to be attached to the property, meaning that it cannot legally be sold without paying off that lien. If the judgment lien is not listed at the land records office, then it means that the debt or lien is not legally attached to the property and does not need to be paid off to sell the home.
A home or property can have numerous liens against it, which may present a problem when the home is to be sold. Fortunately, the law says that liens will be paid off in the order that they were attached to the property, meaning the first lien will be paid first, the second will be paid second, and so on. This is a law that was basically developed for when a home is foreclosed on. If a foreclosed home is auctioned it will first pay off the first lien, then the second, and the third until there is no money left to pay the debts that are still attached or associated with the home. Of course, all trusts against the house, such as mortgages and home equity loans, would be paid off before the judgment liens, so it’s not uncommon for these liens to simply go unpaid because there is no money remaining to pay these debts after the trusts are paid. If there is not enough money to pay for all of the judgment liens and trusts on the home or property, they are then wiped out and can no longer be collected on. Of course, the auction will usually attempt to pay for all of these debts, and they are paid for until there is no money. The reason for this is that the new owner will not be able to get any home equity loans or second mortgages with judgment liens already on the home. If there is money left over after everything is paid off, the remaining amount would go to the foreclosed homeowner as all debts are paid.
You can look for judgment liens at the land records office, though you will typically not find them listed with trusts. Investors or homeowners looking to sell their home will have to look into both trusts and judgments, as they are listed in different areas. Investors can often be caught off guard when they realize how much debt is attached to the home, and sellers are often startled at old judgment liens that they had forgotten about and don’t want to afford to pay off in order to sell their home. It’s a good idea to go over all of this information before one bids on a home or attempts to sell it or put it on the market.
Judgment liens are not something that anyone wants put against their home, but they are common enough. There comes a time for many people when they simply cannot pay a bill, and a judgment lien is ordered. Making a continued effort to pay down the debt is a great idea so that you don’t acquire large interest fees in addition to the initial dollar amount of the lien. The homeowner does not have to wait until the home is sold to pay off the lien, instead they can be paid off as soon as possible. The judgment lien is simply put in place so that the home cannot be sold without the debt being paid, and when you look at it from the creditors point of view, this is a great tool to ensure that you’ll eventually be paid the amount you are owed in addition to an interest fee that will pay you for waiting.
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March 4th, 2009
Auto accidents can be very stressful if you don’t know what to do. The following are some tips in case you are involved in an auto accident. First of all, make sure everyone is ok. If anyone isn’t ok, then immediately call 911. By OK, I mean, needing medical attention. For example a broken bone, concussion, or serious cut.
If you aren’t hurt, then you want to make sure you do the right thing and protect yourself. There are alot of people out there that will frivolously sue, so you want to make sure and handle yourself properly. Don’t anger or upset the person you are involved in a wreck with. You don’t want to give them any more motivation to sue you.
The next thing you want to do is identify the driver. Make sure that they don’t try to switch drivers. In some cases involving drinking, people have been known to switch drivers. Get the drivers licence number and address.
If you notice the other person has been drinking heavily, a trick i’ve used before is i called myself on my cell phone and recorded them on my voice mail. This may or may not be used in court, but when it comes time to make a claim, you can use
the fact that you have a recorded conversation of them drunk as leverage against them. This may help you.
Another tip, is look for witnesses if it was their fault. Neutral 3rd party witnesses can be very helpful if you find them.
Look for any excuses that they give when speaking with you, such as I’m tired, I am sick, or I am drunk. Also notice if they say they are OK. At least you’ll have this documented if they go back and say that they are are suffering from a neck injury.
As far as police reports go, depending on which state you are in the law may require a police report to be filed. In alot of
cases, if injury occurs, or if the property damage exceeds a certain amount, a police report must be filed. I recommend
calling 911 and informing them of the accident. If you call it may help show that you weren’t trying to hide anything.
The next step is dealing with an insurance company. This can be a serious headache depending on how willing your insurance
company is. First of all, you have a certain time frame that you have to make your claim in. Your policy should outline
this grace period. Once you contact them, they will ask you some questions and may even try to get a recorded conversation
from you. If they want a recorded conversation, then I would suggest hiring an attorney. If you look hard, you’ll be able
to find one at a reasonable cost. Another bit of advice when dealing with insurance companies, is, ‘Don’t be a pushover.’
Let them know you won’t back down easily if you don’t get what you deserve.
Getting in auto accidents is never a good situation, but taking the right steps can ensure that it doesn’t get much worse.
J Zuniga is senior editor of New Jersey lawyers an informative site dedicated to helping consumers with a bit of legal information and links to attorneys in the area. For specific input on auto accidents visit our New Jersey accident lawyer page or our New Jersey personal injury lawyer page.
February 28th, 2009
Couples often find the preliminary stages of the divorce process overwhelming because of the many issues they need to consider. Among these are questions about support, asset division, and children. Reaching agreement on these issues is almost never easy, and couples are often besieged with advice from well meaning friends and family, and articles such as this. The reason why this process can be so bewildering is because each situation requires a unique solution. Save the simplest cases, there are no standard resolutions. Thus, the guidelines of family law are intentionally flexible and lacking in clear guidance and rules. In light of this, couples must first understand their choices when getting a divorce. These include litigation, mediation, and collaborative law. Each approach has its advantages and its advocates. It is up to each couple to try to figure out what process suits them best, rather than focusing on specific solutions.
Litigation
The traditional and most common approach for dealing with divorce is litigation. Each individual hires his or her own attorney who files the case in court and obtains court orders regarding custody, support and property division. Most attorneys practicing family law will make an initial effort to amicably resolve the case, but if settlement is not reached quickly, the conventional approach is to seek court involvement. There is a wide variance in style among family lawyers, and clients retaining counsel should have extended conversations with their lawyers about their philosophy, experience and customary practices. For example, there are attorneys who will not negotiate until temporary court orders are obtained from a court or until a case is prepared for trial. These lawyers view any interest in early negotiation as a sign of weakness to be exploited by the other side. While there are cases in which this approach is the only appropriate one, for most people this method should be a last resort when other less aggressive approaches have been tried and failed. Since aggressive litigation is the most costly process and the one most likely to create emotional and financial pain, clients must be careful who they hire to represent them and should be careful to maintain control of their attorney. At the end of the case, the lawyer moves on to the next case. The clients must deal with the wreckage left behind.
Mediation
Mediation is the most well known alternative to litigation. Mediation encourages clients to hire a neutral, divorce mediator, usually an attorney or a family therapist, to meet with them. A mediator will conduct as many sessions as necessary to help clients reach agreement on their issues, without resorting to a courtroom. A mediator does not play the role of arbitrator or decision-maker; rather he or she facilitates resolution. Mediation can be faster and far less costly because couples only have to hire one individual to resolve their issues. Mediation is most likely to be the process that enables parties to preserve relationships and avoid the acrimony that can create years of hard feeling and damage children. Most mediators encourage clients to consult with experienced family lawyers as coaches during the process so that they are fully informed as they make commitments.
Collaborative Law
A relatively new approach to divorce is collaborative law. Its popularity is growing across the country as both lawyers and clients are finding it useful in certain cases. In a collaborative law case, each client selects an attorney who makes a commitment not to go to court to resolve the case. Each lawyer actually agrees in writing that he or she will withdraw from the case if it goes to court as a contested matter. This feature of collaborative law was developed to meet the perceived problem of lawyers churning cases for their own benefit. By agreeing in advance not to take the case if it goes to court, all questions about the attorney’s motivation are resolved. In the collaborative law process, both parties hire the same appraisers, the same pension actuaries and thereby reduce gamesmanship and cost. Experienced collaborative lawyers report that by eliminating the threat of ‘I’ll see you in court,’ the process of resolving differences can proceed in an orderly, creative and non destructive way. Although slightly more expensive than mediation, collaborative law permits the parties to have meaningful involvement of attorneys who can help with technical and creative solutions, without running the risk that the situation will degenerate into a war. Many clients find that mediation without the active participation of personal attorneys, is a little threatening, especially in a situation where one of the parties has superior knowledge or negotiating skills.
No matter which one of these three legal options couples choose, they have to be concerned with their own personal well-being and that of their families. Nobody likes the idea of divorce, but there is no reason why marriage has to become an expensive courtroom drama.
For questions about this subject and any other questions relating to divorce in Massachusetts, please email the author: hgoldstein@rfglawyers.com or call Howard Goldstein at 617-964-7000
Massachusetts Divorce Lawyer
February 28th, 2009
You have been in a accident, automobile, slip and fall, workplace, etc.. Should you see or speak with an attorney?
As far as I am concerned, the answer is always yes.
When should you consult with an accident attorney? You should seek the advise of an accident attorney as soon as possible after the accident. Do not wait. You could be giving up certain rights. You should definetly speak with an attorney before speaking with the other sides insurance agent, adjuster or attorney.
You say that you can not afford an attorney. Most accident attorneys will consult with you for free and, if they take your case, will handle it on a contingency basis, not taking any fee untill the case is settled. Most settlements are increased to cover the cost of the attorney and therefore normally the attorney costs you nothing. Many attorneys will also advance all court costs for you if they are forced to file suit.
You say that you were injured, however, the insurance company has offered to pay your medical bills and you do not feel it is right to take advantage of them by asking for additional money for your, pain, suffering, lost work, etc.. Don’t you feel that you as a person are worth something? Do you think so little of yourself that you feel that your pain, suffering, inconvience, etc. is worthless. You did not cause this accident. What you are going through was caused by someone else. You deserve to be compensated. The insurance company, as a matter of good business, has already built these types of costs into the premiums that they charge their customers. If the money does not go to you it will
probably go to their shareholders or to increased salaries or ?. Why shouldn’t you be properly compensated. Remember most good attorneys are ethical and although they will attempt to obtain as much money for you as is due, they will not take your case unless they feel that it is proper.
You say someone else admitted liability and said that their insurance will pay all your damages. That’s great, however, what if the person changes his or her story later on and says that you were at fault. Or what if the other side’s insurance company refuses to pay what you think is proper. In fact, how do you know what is proper? Remember, an insurance company may pay claims, but it is in business to make money. It normally will not offer one dollar more than it has to and if you are not represented by an attorney the insurance company adjuster or attorney may feel that he or she can “get away” with paying much less than the claim may be worth. Additionally, what
people state at the time of an accident is not always what they state after having spoken with a friend, insurance agent or attorney. Finally, an insurance adjuster or insurance attorney works for the insurance company, not for you. How do you know that what they are telling you is correct or true. Remember, in most instances, they are there to try and save the company money. You need an attorney on your side to tell you what your rights and obligations are.
You say that you were not hurt that bad or at all. How do you know how badly you were hurt. Some injuries do not show up for months. Other injuries may aggrivate a prior problem. Even if you have been found to be “ok” by a doctor, how do you know that a problem will not come up later. If you have insurance and did go to a doctor, who is going to pay your co-pay or deductible. If you do not have health insurance, who is going to pay for your examination which should include xrays, etc.. If you retain an attorney he or she can probably refer you to a doctor who will accept a lien against the insurance settlement, thereby saving you from paying
money out of your pocket.
You say you have accident insurance, why not let them handle everthing for you. Your insurance company is there to defend any claims against you not to represent you in any claims against other parties. Additionally, they also are in business to make money. How do you know if they are trying to settle a case to help you or to save themselves money.
The foregoing article was written by the author based on experiences he has had as a private investigator representing both accident attorneys and insurance companies. This article is not stated as a legal opinion or as fact but instead is stated as opinion of the author.
Permission is given to reprint this article providing credit is given to the author, David G. Hallstrom, and a link is listed to Resources For Attorneys the owner of this article. Anyone or any company reprinting this article without giving proper credit and the correct link, is doing so without permission and will be subject to legal action.
The following article was written for http://www.resourcesforattorneys.com by David Hallstrom, a private investigator, he is not now nor has he ever been an attorney.
February 26th, 2009
Have you ever wondered where all these somewhat confusing terms came from? Well the answer is they are all types of Lawyers originated from various legal systems. Some of the terms are from the English legal system, some are from Scotland and some from the American legal system.
An Attorney is somebody legally empowered to represent another person, or act on their behalf.
A Lawyer is somebody who can give legal advice and has been trained in the law.
Are Attorney and Lawyer are synonyms? Basically yes, but they are not necessarily Interchangeable terms, you cannot for instance say I give you the Power of a Lawyer, but you definitely might say I give you the power of Attorney…
Look again at the above definitions, does it now make any sense? Off course it does.
An attorney in fact is an agent who conducts business under authority that is controlled and limited by a written document called a letter, or power, of attorney granted by the principal. An attorney at law is an officer of a court of law authorized to represent the person employing him (the client) in legal proceedings.
A Solicitor- One that solicits, especially one that seeks trade or contributions. The chief law officer of a city, town, or government department but does not act as an advocate in court, as opposed to the Attorney who pleads in court. (English Law).
A Barrister(Called Advocate in Scotland) presents the case in court. Most senior and distinguished barristers are designated King’s (Queen’s) counsel.
A Counselor at law- In the past at least in some U.S states there was a distinction between the term A Counselor at Law who argued the case in court and an attorney who prepared the case but didn’t argue it.
Nowadays an attorney at law is authorized to exercise all the functions of a practicing lawyer. All of them must, however, like the ordinary attorney, be admitted to the bar. The term attorney is also used for county, state, and federal prosecuting officers, as county attorney, district attorney, and attorney general.
Lawyers, also called attorneys, act as both advocates and advisors in our society. As advocates, they represent one of the parties in criminal and civil trials by presenting evidence and arguing in court to support their client. As advisors, lawyers counsel their clients concerning their legal rights and obligations and suggest particular courses of action in business and personal matters. Although all lawyers are licensed to represent parties in court, some appear in court more frequently than others. Trial lawyers, who specialize in trial work, must be able to think quickly and speak with ease and authority. In addition, familiarity with courtroom rules and strategy is particularly important in trial work. Still, trial lawyers spend the majority of their time outside the courtroom, conducting research, interviewing clients and witnesses, and handling other details in preparation for trial.
Lawyers types:
The legal system affects nearly every aspect of our society, from buying a home to crossing the street. Lawyers hold positions of great responsibility and are obligated to adhere to a strict code of ethics.
The more detailed aspects of a lawyer’s job depend upon his or her field of specialization and position. Although all lawyers are licensed to represent parties in court, some appear in court more frequently than others.
Lawyers may specialize in a number of different areas, such as bankruptcy, probate, international, or elder law. Those specializing in environmental law, for example, may represent public-interest groups, waste disposal companies, or construction firms in their dealings with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other Federal and State agencies. These lawyers help clients prepare and file for licenses and applications for approval before certain activities may occur. In addition, they represent clients’ interests in administrative adjudications.
Some lawyers concentrate in the growing field of intellectual property, helping to protect clients’ claims to copyrights, artwork under contract, product designs, and computer programs. Still other lawyers advise insurance companies about the legality of insurance transactions, writing insurance policies to conform with the law and to protect companies from unwarranted claims.
Most lawyers are found in private practice, where they concentrate on criminal or civil law. In criminal law, lawyers represent individuals who have been charged with crimes and argue their cases in courts of law. Attorneys dealing with civil law assist clients with litigation, wills, trusts, contracts, mortgages, titles, and leases. Other lawyers handle only public-interest cases–civil or criminal–which may have an impact extending well beyond the individual client.
These issues might involve patents, government regulations, and contracts with other companies, property interests, or collective-bargaining agreements with unions.
Other lawyers work for legal-aid societies–private, nonprofit organizations established to serve disadvantaged people. These lawyers generally handle civil, rather than criminal, cases. A relatively small number of trained attorneys work in law schools.
The real life situations have created “specialties” according to business profitability. This is how terms like Vioxx Lawyer, DUI Lawyer, Lemon Law Lawyer , Structured Settlements Lawyer and others came about.
February 26th, 2009
In this age of information, most small business owners understand they need the protection provided by a corporation or limited liability company. Such protection, however, can be lost though certain actions.
Criminal Action
Creating a business entity only protects a business and shareholders from civil liability. Civil liability arises from a body of state and federal law that allows for compensation for alleged wrongs. These wrongs can arise in the form of negligence, contractual breach and so on. If an entity is found civilly liable, it must pay compensation, but no jail time is involved.
Neither a corporation, limited liability company nor any other entity will protect anyone from criminal liability. Claims to the contrary published on various web sites are simply wrong. A person forming a corporation to front for a ponzi scheme or scam to defraud consumers is going to receive no protection from criminal prosecution. If you have any doubts on this issue, simply consider the recent criminal convictions of the Tyco and Enron executives.
Standing Apart
Both corporations and limited liability companies are considered to “stand apart” from their investors for legal purposes. In essence, both entities are considered to be “persons” under the law. This legal fiction is, of course, what gives rise to the asset protection element of both entities. Unfortunately, many small businesses don’t understand this distinction and lose the asset protection when the most need it.
To maintain the asset protection benefits of a business entity, you must treat it as an independent party. For instance, you do not “own” a corporation. Such statements can come back to haunt you when a plaintiff’s attorney presents them in court while arguing the entity is a sham. To avoid this problem, you can simply say you are the President of the business entity or whatever position you hold.
In Closing
Forming a business entity is a necessary step for most small businesses. Once the entity is formed, make sure you follow the necessary formal procedures to maintain asset protection.
Richard A. Chapo is a San Diego business lawyer with www.sandiegobusinesslawfirm.com - providing legal services and legal advice to businesses in San Diego, California.
February 25th, 2009
The United States works differently than other countries
when it comes to giving patents. In the U.S., it doesn’t
necessarily matter who first applied for the patent (the
process may take up to a year to complete).
What does matter, however, is who came up with the original
composite for the invention first. If an inventor can prove
that s/he came up with a tangible product before someone
else, then they will be granted the right to the patent.
It’s best, given the information above, to sketch your idea
for a product with descriptions on how it works. Then, the
inventor, along with two witnesses should sign and date it
in front of an official notary.
Following, keep the composite in a safe location while you
are applying for the provisional or regular patent, while
working on your invention.
A provisional patent application from the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office provides a confirmation to the date when
the invention was first invented, or when the composite was
completed. This way the inventor doesn’t have to
necessarily have completed the invention in its entirety.
The inventor needs to file a regular patent application
with the USPTO within one year of the provisional
application.
An inventor, once ready to fully patent his invention, may
have to hire an official patent attorney or agent. Then,
the patent attorney or agent can conduct a search which
checks to see that the invention is original, and that it
hasn’t already been filed. Once the uniqueness of the new
invention is confirmed, the inventor has to fill out a
specification (or description), two or more composites and
an official claim form.
Once the application is received at the Patent and
Trademark Office, an examiner will complete another search
of records to be sure that the invention hasn’t already
been patented. If there are no problems, the inventor will
receive a “notice of allowance”. This means that the
inventor will soon receive his/her patent number once
certain fees are paid in full.
If there are problems with determining the original quality
of a product or composite, then appeals can be made within
the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences. Following,
if this proves no avail, claims can be taken to court.
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February 14th, 2009
Some people have horses they don’t dare tie. Why? Because they break their halters and/or crossties. So what is a person to do in their horse training practices?
My first suggestion is to get a rope halter. But not just any ol’ rope halter. Get one of those rope halters that are thin because they cut into the horse’s poll more if they pull back. It sends a message to the horse that’s it’s not desirable to pull back.
When you get the rope halter on, tie the lead rope to the halter. Try not to use hardware on the lead rope if possible…instead tie it to the halter.
Next, try tying the lead rope to a tree limb. Find a limb that’s about as thick as your forearm. You want the tree limb to bend some because as the horse pulls back the limb gives but doesn’t break.
A good type of tree to tie to is a willow tree if you can find one. Be careful that the limb isn’t cracked. If the horse pulls back on the limb and it breaks you could really have a wreck.
Leave about two feet of rope between the heel knot and the limb you tie to.
Now here’s how it works. If the horse pulls back, the limb will bend. This lessens the resistance and lessens the desire to pull. Once the horse stops pulling, the limb pulls back - creating pressure - much like a giant rubber band. It causes him to step forward. He will soon get sore around his nose and his neck if keeps pulling.
What you’re after is the horse being uncomfortable when he pulls back. Not only do we want him to have the inability to break loose…we want it to be uncomfortable. We’re wanting Mr. Horse to think to himself that it’s crazy to even try to pull back
If you can’t find a good tree limb to tie to, you can use an inner tube. Make sure it’s good and strong and that you tie it to something good and secure
What’s important now is you must tie up your horse several hours a day - preferably all day - day after day until he is cured of it. There’s only time to untie your horse. If he struggles and gets in a bind where he could be in danger of breaking a leg or neck or choking to death then you untie him.
So once you tie him, you gotta watch him for a while and make sure he’s not going to get himself hurt.
Andy Curry is a nationally known horse trainer and author of several best selling horse training and horse care books. For information visit his website at www.horsetrainingandtips.com. He is also the leading expert on Jesse Beery’s horse training methods which can be seen at www.horsetrainingandtips.com/Jesse_Beerya.htm.
February 11th, 2009
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