Three guidelines for Billsbook: For the benefit of our newer List members, and as a reminder to anyone who would welcome the occasional reminder: The subject...
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Aug 1, 2003 11:43 am
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"From the Book: "Most people don't realize how important it is to start right down at the foundation level, and work with that horse where he can understand...
Hi, Russ, I am relatively new to this list and was delighted to find it having made my
way about half way through the book. I just want to say that I really...
Hi, I've been lurking and learning so much. Russ, you're latest post on preparation and 'money in the bank" really hit home. I've had a 4yo mustang mare for...
"Getting Feel applied is a slow process when you're starting to learn about it, so this is why you need to go slow. Its quite an amazing thing to see that more...
Hi Russ, Nice post.I envy you your opportunities to ride out so often! I think you touched on several possibilities regarding your young horse's hesitancy to...
great post Russ...balance with and without the rider present are two completely different things...until they aren't...slow is better...gives the horse a ...
Gale wrote: "But I do want to remind you that when a rider falls off a horse, especially off a green horse that hasn't gone through that before, the experience...
Russ, Gale N, THTF List Members, Great timing for a post that touches on a horse's mental state regarding loosing their rider!! Just so happens I'm trying to...
Your post just help me answer another little thing I noticed on my ride today. Thanks. I believe that "Turn and face you" is the result of round pen training....
Deb, I have a question. Can you get a hold of a reliable saddle with a good set of stirrups? Part of supporting the horse is at times having the equipment ...
Luannlresort@...
Aug 6, 2003 2:44 pm
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Deb, One more thought. I re-read your post and you have a lot going for you with softness and using the energy in you mind and body. There are times I have...
Luannlresort@...
Aug 6, 2003 2:45 pm
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Russ, and Deb (and Cowboy), I have been reading this thread, and won't comment on my experiences with horses whose riders dismount unexpectedly. But I would...
I think I fixed the fixed the transition issues, and it was what Leslie wrote about. Until the last couple of rides, I was happy to just go at my horses pace....
Hi Deb, I agree with Luann's thoughts about using a saddle on your horse, so you can support him through the bucking. If he is as light and responsive as you ...
From Billsbook: "I am in hopes that by putting some things down in print, it could be a big help for some people when supervision isn't available"... Dear...
Hi Deb and others. I liked your comments. I have been rereading the posts on the "falling off" item and was thinking about it last night. You know, our mental...
Luannlresort@...
Aug 8, 2003 7:13 pm
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LuAnn, I have to agree with you completely. It's not so much for myself now, because even when I fall and get hurt (it takes a lot to get me off, so 3/4 of...
Kaite, Loved your post! I have another horse who is so clear on the rider that if the rider says they want to canter, and inside they are only ready for a...
Luannlresort@...
Aug 10, 2003 12:55 pm
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Hi, Deb: Is it possible that he twisted something? That his back is out of alignment
and needs an equine chiropractor or something like that from the bucking...
RICK, thank you for this post. My sentiments echo here precisely, albeit from afar! I am enjoying this forum as much as anyone (who cannot, now, write...
I will answer this on the list because I do think it pertains to the topic, and I hope that Mr Moderator agrees. :-) I wish I could say I "got (my horses) to...
The past couple of days, I have started to realize another perspective, or particle of horsemanship through feel. I was sort of baffled by the lack of impact...
Rebecca, To get a horse clear on the fact that if a rider is miss balanced, or coming off they are to set their feet, they need to be clear to set their feet...
Luannlresort@...
Aug 11, 2003 1:57 am
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I wholeheartedly agree with LuAnn about never mounting (or dismounting) when a horse moves. Most people don't realize how that little shift in weight, the one...
Hi Deb, I'm more of lurker than a contributor......I really don't find the time to be able to write the way I'd like. Anyway, you've gotten lots of good...
,why even a really mixed-up horse can start to get switched around in their thinking." My daughter met a new neighbor the other day, and the wanted to go...
Russ - what a great story...it's so true about horses and their relationships with certain people and places. I have one horse who is quite a handful for most...
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