Training a Wild filly

[Eclipse]

We got a pretty much wild yearling filly about 2 weeks ago. Shes not halter broke, doesn't like to be brushed and won't lead. She's geting used to being brushed, but she won't lead. Even if we coax her with treats. One person has to tug on the lead and the other has to give her a little slap in the butt. The problem is when only one person is leading her and no one is there to give her a tap it's very frustrating and difficult. Any help or other tips on training he would be grateful.

[Wally]

Carry a long stick, use it behind you to touch her on the backside.

[Jay Kay]

Using a long schooling whip is always my first option and usually works, if it doesn't try this, get a long soft rope (a long lead rope without the clip is good) and loop it around her hindquarters,well above the hocks but not high enough to slip over her back holding both ends of the rope across the top of her withers, when you ask her to go forwards give a little pressure on the rope around her hindquarters to encourage forward movement. It is worth investing time before you try this, getting her accustomed to the rope in the first place.Try not to pull on the headcollar leadrope if you can she must be encouraged to move 'with you' if possible.If she is very worried about the rope being there, persevere with the schooling whip.
If you can, try not to use food to encourage her, as she may get into the habit of biting or refusing to move unless food is on offer.
You have not had her long and I think if you can groom her after 2 wks you are doing just fine, so don't worry although something as basic as leading is proving frustrating for you at the moment, she will get the hang of it.
Keep us posted
Jay Kay

[Wally]

We always use an old horse to train the wild ones. We find that the old ones tame them down beautifully with minimum effort from us. One of my best driving horses came to me never having the hand of man upon him at 3 years. I put him out with the older horses and let them tame him enough to get a head collar on, then used the old horse to help train the young one to lead. Just get a friend to lead the old one and the youngster will follow. After a few weeks we had a stress free little horse trusting enough to go on with.