The TAP











The "TAP" is a very simple and universal tool every horseman and horsewoman should have in
their toolbox for times they might need an extra hand. The "TAP" a humane way of laying horses
down without ropes.
Is it safe ?
Because there are no ropes, leads, lines or hobbles used, the “Tap” would most definitely be the
most humane and safest way to get your horse to submit .
How long has this technique been out there ?
Because this is a natural occurrence, the “Tap” could have been done to a horse when they first
roamed on earth. It’ s the ease and the correct execution that this can be done that is the
difference. For years horseman have witnessed what happens when the mechanics of the “Tap”
have accidentally been applied but failed to see the benefits of pursuing this natural reaction. I
refined this natural occurrence and turned it into a tool that cannot be match by anything out there
on the market today.
How come all my experienced horse friends I ask, have never heard of the “Tap” before ?
That’s because the “Tap” is the name I gave this technique while I was experimenting. Up until I
posted my finding on a few horse boards around the Internet three years ago, the “Tap” was an
unknown technique and to this day, not one person has came forward with proof of it existence.
Who would benefit most learning the “Tap” ?
Most definitely trainers, colt starters, owners and most of all, horses deemed dangerous and out of
control that usually head for slaughter. No horse can beat the “Full-Tap” and this technique is
nothing short of priceless when dealing with rogues, young or nervous horses.
But laying horses down isn’t new !
No, but the way the “Tap” does it, is. Ask any experienced horseman, out of all the horse
techniques out there, laying a horse down would probably be the most effective way of getting a
horse to submit 100%. However, up until now the technique has drawn some negative attention
because to accomplish this, they had to always use some type of rope mechanical restraints
system or brut force. Hobbling to take the horse’s legs away is seen as cruel or un-necessary in
this age of the ”Natural Horseman”.
What's wrong with laying a horse down the old way ?
When you knock a horse to the ground or take it's balance away, the obvious applies, it is
dangerous. Secondly, the horse will think it has just miscalculated or tripped and usually jump
straight up. However, by using the tap to lay your horse down the horse will find it's own way to the
ground in a controlled, safe manner and stay there.
How do I learn the TAP ?
I will have a DVD on sale in the next month or so (Mar/Apr 2008)that will explain and break the
TAP down into two very simple and easy to understand steps anyone with a little horse sense
could follow.



(c) January 2006-2008, Paul Williamson, All rights reserved
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