A method for domesticating a Debao pony

Abstract

The application discloses the domestication method of Debao pony in the technical field of Debao pony, and comprises the following steps: step one, birth period; step two, young cub period: spend time to touch the body and limbs of the young cub, and carry out single-limb hoof off-the-ground training; step three, young horse period: when the Debao pony is 10 months old, install a bit and make the Debao pony adapt to the bit, carry out circle training after the bit is adapted, carry out saddle training after the circle training, and gradually step into walking training, and the whole training process should be controlled to be 30-45 min; step four, pre-riding training: after adapting to the saddle, install a weighted sandbag on the horseback, and lead the Debao pony to a training field to carry out complex walking training; step five, riding training; and step six, feeding management. The application is simple and easy to operate, corresponding domestication is carried out on the horse according to different growth stages, training in different stages is suitable for the physical quality and habits of the Debao pony in different age groups, and the situation that the horse is injured due to excessive training is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of Debao ponies technology, specifically a method for domesticating Debao ponies. Background Technology

[0002] As equestrian and horse racing activities gain increasing social attention and drive the vigorous development of the horse breeding industry, owning high-quality, mature racing horses has become another way for horse lovers and herders to increase their income and improve their living conditions. Horses have been companions to humans for thousands of years. With the continuous progress and development of society, people have come to realize that in order to use horses as tools and companions to meet their needs and create wealth, they must first be carefully fed, trained, and tamed to achieve their goals.

[0003] The Debao Pony, a descendant of the Guoxia Horse from the Western Han Dynasty, is also known as the Guoxia Horse or Pearl Horse. It is a rare and precious naturally formed horse breed, with a mature height of 86-106 cm. Debao Pony is mainly produced in Debao and Jingxi counties of Guangxi, as well as the Baise region. It is a specialty of Debao County, Baise City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and a national geographical indication agricultural product. Debao Pony was a pet in royal gardens and wealthy households, highly valued for its rarity and nobility. Today, it has become a popular choice for horse enthusiasts both domestically and internationally, not only for its adorable appearance and good temperament, but also for its adaptability, endurance, and ease of care. The characteristics of the Debao Pony are remarkable. First, they are very quiet and do not make harsh noises, making them more acceptable to neighbors. Second, they are highly adaptable to their environment, thriving in both urban and rural areas. Furthermore, they are not demanding in terms of food and are easy to feed. Finally, Debao Pony has a gentle temperament and easily forms close bonds with people. Furthermore, Debao ponies perform exceptionally well in various settings. In agriculture, they are excellent draft animals, capable of handling heavy farm work. In equestrian sports, Debao ponies are suitable for beginners and children; their small size makes them easier to handle. Therefore, it is necessary to propose a training method for Debao ponies used in equestrian sports. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a method for training Debao ponies. By training the ponies according to their different growth stages, it is possible to achieve training at different stages that is suitable for the physical qualities and habits of ponies of different ages, thereby reducing the risk of injury caused by excessive training.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows: A method for domesticating Debao ponies, comprising the following steps:

[0006] Step 1, Birth Period: Observe the pregnant mares and conduct regular check-ups. During the mares' gestation period, the trainers need to observe the mares 24 hours a day so that the trainers can assist the mares in giving birth. The trainers also help the foals clean their mouths, noses, ears, and bodies of dirt and blood clots. When the foals try to stand up, they need to be helped to accurately locate the mare's teats.

[0007] Step 2, Cubs period: Within two weeks of birth, determine the health of the cubs and whether they have any defects. Spend time every day stroking the cubs' bodies and limbs, and conduct single-limb hoof-lifting training. From 3 to 6 months, wash, protect the hooves, put on saddle pads and prepare saddle pads for the cubs, and conduct training on leading and tethering and walking on a straight ladder.

[0008] Step 3, Foaling period: When the ponies are 10 months old, install a bit and let the ponies get used to the bit. After they get used to the bit, they will be trained to walk in circles. After walking in circles, they will be trained to put on a saddle and gradually move on to walking training. The entire training process should be controlled within 30-45 minutes.

[0009] Step 4, Pre-riding training: After the horse is adapted to the saddle, load sandbags are installed on its back and the pony is led to the training ground for complex walking training. During training, the pony must walk along the prescribed route on the training ground, and the sandbags on the pony's back are fixed to the saddle with straps. The straps are equipped with first magnets, and there are several second magnets on the inner wall of the training ground.

[0010] When the miniature horse walks correctly on the fixed route in the training field, the first and second magnet blocks will not attract each other because they are far apart. When the miniature horse deviates from the route in the training field, the distance between the first magnet block and the second magnet block on one side of the training field wall decreases, and the second magnet block attracts the first magnet block and guides the miniature horse.

[0011] Step 5, Riding Training: After the miniature horses are proficient in carrying loads, children of different weights with riding experience are selected for initial riding, depending on the proficiency of different horses. After the initial riding is adapted, riders of different weights are changed for riding training to reduce the miniature horses' resistance to riding strangers. During riding, the commands of turning left and right, moving forward, stopping, wading, lifting legs, and crossing obstacles are repeatedly trained through the reins.

[0012] Step Six, Feeding and Management: Clean the stables and exercise area regularly, feed the ponies according to their growth stage and training intensity, and vaccinate them regularly.

[0013] Furthermore, in step two, the single hoof-lifting training process adopts the training sequence of left first, then right, and front hoof then hind hoof. During training, the horse hoof is lifted by hand, and the foal is supported. When lifting the hoof, the ball joint is held by hand, and the hoof is lifted and released gently. After the hoof is lifted, the horse's body must be kept in balance.

[0014] Furthermore, in step three, the bit training process involves installing bits on the ponies every day for 2-3 hours.

[0015] Furthermore, in step three, the saddle training process involves first gently patting the ponies' hind legs and armpits with a towel or large piece of cloth that carries the ponies' scent, repeating this process repeatedly. When the ponies become agitated, the trainer should feed them carrots to soothe them. Once the ponies have adapted to this behavior, a girth belt is installed. The girth belt is first placed on the ponies, and then gradually tightened over 2-3 days. After the ponies have adapted to the tightened girth belt, they are allowed to graze for 2-3 days while wearing the girth belt.

[0016] Furthermore, in step three, the walking training process involves using a bit, a biting strap, and a long rope to train the pony to turn left and right, move forward, stop, and cross obstacles, repeating this training for 4-5 days.

[0017] Furthermore, in step five, during the initial riding, one person needs to restrain the miniature horse while another person lies on the horse to ride. When riding, the rider touches the miniature horse's belly with their hand. If the miniature horse does not resist, the rider gives the command for the miniature horse to walk. After training in this way for 2-3 days, the rider will be able to straddle the miniature horse for subsequent riding training.

[0018] Furthermore, in step six, the stables and exercise area must be cleaned daily, with leftover feed and debris removed and manure shoveled off the ground; disinfection must be carried out weekly, using different disinfectants alternately to spray disinfectant on all corners of the stables and exercise area and cage facilities, with the contact time controlled to 30 minutes; feed troughs and water pools must be regularly scrubbed and rinsed clean with a safe disinfectant.

[0019] Furthermore, in step six, clean straw must be laid in the stable, and the straw must be kept dry, clean, and of appropriate thickness. Straw that is wet with urine or moldy must be replaced daily.

[0020] The basic principle and beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: 1. In this invention, when taming miniature horses, the horses are tamed according to their different growth stages. This allows for training at different stages that is suitable for the physical qualities and habits of miniature horses of different ages, reducing the risk of injury caused by excessive training. It also increases the amount of training for horses of different ages, thereby making the taming process of miniature horses more professional and scientific.

[0021] 2. When the miniature horse is born, let it see the trainer first. This can help establish the horse's trust in the trainer and facilitate subsequent training. This will reduce the horse's discomfort and resistance during training, thus reducing the impact on normal training operations.

[0022] 3. Furthermore, during the foal calf stage, spending time petting the foal and training it to lift off the ground on one hoof can help the foal build trust with the trainer and gradually adapt to the trainer's guidance, thus making the training process easier.

[0023] 4. During pre-riding training, the miniature horses are guided to the training area, and sandbags of varying training weights are attached to their backs. The trainer then guides the horses along a designated route. When the horses deviate from the designated route, they gradually move closer to one side of the training area wall, causing the sandbags to move closer as well. As the distance decreases, the first magnet on the straps attracts the second magnet on the wall. This increased attraction indirectly increases the load on the horse's back, making it harder for the horse to move forward easily. The design of the first and second magnets serves two purposes: firstly, it regulates and guides the horse's movement; secondly, it applies a certain amount of weight to the horse's back, allowing for flexible adjustments to the load and enabling comprehensive training assessments. Furthermore, the spacing of the weight increases the pressure on the horse's back from excessively heavy loads, reducing the possibility of injury. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the method for domesticating Debao ponies in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method:

[0026] Example 1

[0027] The basics are as follows: Figure 1 The following steps are shown: A method for domesticating Debao ponies.

[0028] Step 1, Birth Period: Observe the pregnant mares and conduct regular check-ups. During the mares' gestation period, the trainers need to observe the mares 24 hours a day, assist the mares in giving birth, and help the foal clean the mouth, nose, ears, and body of dirt and blood clots. When the foal tries to stand, it needs to be helped to accurately locate the mare's teats to increase the trainers' trust and familiarity with the foal, and to facilitate subsequent training operations.

[0029] Step Two, the Cubs Stage: Within two weeks of birth, determine the cubs' health and whether they have any defects. Spend time daily stroking the cubs' bodies and limbs, and conduct single-hoof-off-the-ground training. From 3 to 6 months, wash, protect the hooves, dress them, and prepare saddle pads for training. Also, conduct training such as leading and tethering and walking on a ladder. This increases the close contact between the trainer and the cubs and establishes an emotional bond. At the same time, the washing, hoof protection, dressing, and saddle pad preparation can increase the trainer's understanding with the horse and reduce unfamiliarity. Leading and tethering and walking on a ladder can also help the horse adapt to some training exercises in advance, thus gradually training the horse to be suitable for equestrian sports.

[0030] The training process for single hoof off the ground is as follows: first left, then right, and then front hoof, then hind hoof. During training, lift the hoof with your hand and provide support to the foal. When lifting the hoof, hold the ball of the foot with your hand and lift and release it gently. After lifting the hoof, the horse's body must be kept balanced.

[0031] Step 3, Foaling period: When the ponies are 10 months old, install a bit and let the ponies get used to the bit. After they get used to the bit, they will be trained to walk in circles. After walking in circles, they will be trained to put on a saddle and gradually move on to walking training. The entire training process should be controlled within 30-45 minutes.

[0032] The bit training process involves installing bits on ponies on dwarf horses every day, with the installation time kept to 2-3 hours.

[0033] The saddle training process involves first gently patting the ponies' hind legs and armpits with a towel or large piece of cloth that carries the pony's scent, repeating this process. When the pony becomes agitated, the trainer should feed it carrots to soothe it. Once the pony has adapted to this behavior, a girth belt is installed. The girth belt is initially placed on the pony and gradually tightened over 2-3 days. After the pony has adapted to the tightened girth belt, it is allowed to graze while wearing the belt for 2-3 days. Gently patting the pony with a scented cloth helps reduce its agitation through the familiar scent, thus facilitating the training process.

[0034] The walking training process involves using a combination of bit, biting strap, and long rope to train the pony to turn left and right, move forward, stop, and jump over obstacles, repeating the training for 4-5 days.

[0035] Step 4, Pre-riding training: When the miniature horse is 12 months old and has adapted to the saddle, load sandbags are installed on its back and the miniature horse is led to the training ground for complex walking training; during training, the miniature horse must walk along the prescribed route on the training ground, and the sandbags on the back of the miniature horse are fixed to the saddle with straps. The straps are equipped with first magnets, and there are several second magnets on the inner wall of the training ground.

[0036] When the miniature horse walks correctly along the fixed route in the training field, the first and second magnets will not attract each other because they are far apart. When the miniature horse deviates from the route in the training field, the distance between the first magnet and the second magnet on one side of the training field wall decreases, and the second magnet attracts the first magnet, guiding the miniature horse and increasing the load on the horse's back. This allows the load on the horse to be increased without adding extra weight, making the operation convenient and flexible.

[0037] Step 5, Riding Training: When the ponies are 18 months old and have become proficient in load-bearing training, children of different weights with riding experience are selected for initial riding, depending on the proficiency of different horses. After the initial riding is adapted, riders of different weights are changed for riding training to reduce the ponies' resistance to riding strangers. During riding, the commands of turning left and right, moving forward, stopping, wading, lifting legs, and crossing obstacles are repeatedly trained through the reins.

[0038] When initially riding, one person needs to hold the pony steady while another person lies on the pony to ride. While riding, the rider touches the pony's belly with their hand. If the pony does not resist, the rider gives the command for the pony to walk. After training in this way for 2-3 days, the rider will be able to straddle the pony for further riding training.

[0039] Step Six, Feeding and Management: Clean the stables and exercise area regularly, feed the ponies according to their growth stage and training intensity, and vaccinate them regularly.

[0040] The process includes cleaning the stables and exercise area daily, removing leftover feed and debris, and removing accumulated manure from the ground; disinfecting weekly, using different disinfectants alternately to spray disinfectant on all corners of the stables and exercise area and cage facilities, with an action time controlled to 30 minutes; and regularly scrubbing and rinsing the feed troughs and water pools with a safe disinfectant.

[0041] Clean straw should be laid in the stable, and the straw should be kept dry, clean, and of appropriate thickness. The straw that is wet with urine or moldy should be changed daily.

[0042] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0043] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention. Commonly known structures and characteristics are not described in detail here. Those skilled in the art are aware of all common technical knowledge in the field prior to the application date or priority date, are aware of all existing technologies in that field, and have the ability to apply conventional experimental methods prior to that date. Those skilled in the art can, under the guidance of this application, improve and implement this solution in combination with their own capabilities. Some typical known structures or methods should not be obstacles for those skilled in the art to implement this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of the present invention. These should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention, and will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of the present invention or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A method for domesticating Debao ponies, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: Step 1, Birth Period: Observe the pregnant mares and conduct regular check-ups. During the mares' gestation period, the trainers need to observe the mares 24 hours a day so that the trainers can assist the mares in giving birth. The trainers also help the foals clean their mouths, noses, ears, and bodies of dirt and blood clots. When the foals try to stand up, they need to be helped to accurately locate the mare's teats. Step Two, Cubs Stage: Within two weeks of birth, determine the calf's health and whether it has any defects. Spend time each day stroking the calf's body and limbs, and conduct single-hoof-off-the-ground training. From 3 to 6 months, wash, protect the hooves, put on saddle pads and prepare saddle pads for taming, and conduct training on leading and tethering and walking on a straight ladder. The single-hoof-off-the-ground training process adopts the training sequence of left first, then right, and front limbs, then hind limbs. When training, lift the hoof with your hand and assist the foal. When lifting the hoof, hold the ball of the foot with your hand, lift and release gently, and keep the horse's body balanced after lifting the hoof. Step 3, Foal Stage: When the foal is 10 months old, install a bit and allow it to adapt. After adaptation, begin circling training, followed by saddle training, and gradually transition to walking training. The entire training process should be controlled within 30-45 minutes. Bit training involves installing the bit on the foal daily for 2-3 hours. Saddle training begins by gently patting the foal's hind legs and armpits with a towel or large piece of cloth that carries the foal's scent. The process continues. When the miniature horse becomes agitated, the trainer should feed it carrots to soothe it. Once the miniature horse has adapted, a girth belt should be installed. First, place the girth belt on the miniature horse, and then gradually tighten it over 2-3 days. After the miniature horse has adapted to the tightened girth belt, let it graze while wearing the girth belt for 2-3 days. The walking training process involves using a bit, a girth belt for biting, and a long rope to train the miniature horse to turn left and right, move forward, stop, and jump over obstacles. This training is repeated for 4-5 days. Step 4, Pre-riding training: After the horse is adapted to the saddle, load sandbags are installed on its back and the pony is led to the training ground for complex walking training. During training, the pony must walk along the prescribed route on the training ground, and the sandbags on the pony's back are fixed to the saddle with straps. The straps are equipped with first magnets, and there are several second magnets on the inner wall of the training ground. When the miniature horse walks correctly along the fixed route in the training area, the first and second magnets, being far apart, do not exert any attraction. However, when the miniature horse deviates from the training route, the distance between the first magnet and the second magnet on one side of the training area wall decreases, and the second magnet and the first magnet exert an attraction, guiding the miniature horse. At the same time, the increased attraction behind the miniature horse indirectly increases the load on its back, allowing for flexible changes in the load on the horse's back. This enables multi-faceted training and assessment, and reduces the pressure on the horse's back from directly carrying heavy loads, thus reducing the possibility of injury. Step 5, Riding Training: After the miniature horses are proficient in carrying loads, children of different weights with riding experience are selected for initial riding, depending on the proficiency of different horses. After the initial riding is adapted, riders of different weights are changed for riding training to reduce the miniature horses' resistance to riding strangers. During riding, the commands of turning left and right, moving forward, stopping, wading, lifting legs, and crossing obstacles are repeatedly trained through the reins. When initially riding, one person needs to hold the pony steady while another person lies on the pony to ride. While riding, the rider touches the pony's belly with their hand. If the pony does not resist, the rider gives the command for the pony to walk. After training in this way for 2-3 days, the rider will be able to straddle the pony for further riding training. Step Six, Feeding and Management: Clean the stables and exercise area regularly, feed the ponies according to their growth stage and training intensity, and vaccinate them regularly.

2. The method for domesticating Debao ponies as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In step six, the stables and exercise area should be cleaned daily, and leftover feed and debris should be removed, and accumulated manure on the ground should be shoveled away. Disinfection should be carried out weekly, using different disinfectants alternately to spray disinfectant on all corners of the stables and exercise area and cage facilities, with the contact time controlled to 30 minutes. Feed troughs and water pools should be regularly scrubbed and rinsed clean with a safe disinfectant.

3. The method for domesticating Debao ponies as described in claim 2, characterized in that, In step six, clean straw must be laid in the stable, and the straw must be kept dry, clean, and of appropriate thickness. The straw that is wet with urine or moldy must be replaced daily.

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