I have had 'True Horsemanship Through Feel' for a few years now. Had been away from horses for a long time. Bought a horse from my cousin because he was...
... Hi, and welcome! You're story sounds so much like mine! Don't worry about it though, just keep experimenting and try to remember to have fun while you're...
Melissa J wrote: "So where I'm getting at is, I do not have the capacity to take this horse along the way I want him to be taken, How in the world do you ...
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... From: MelissaJ<mailto:akmohawk@...> ... Hi Melissa...I think you are moving up the ladder. It is just so much slower than you would like it to be,...
I have had wonderful responses to my post. Just the medicine I need. I have Leslie's c.d's I have been re-reading the book. I have had a healthy reminder that...
Doing anything with a good mentor and teacher goes much quicker and easier, that's for sure! But I grew up with a family that was always learning new things...
... I don't have much time either so I sometimes just go out for 5 minutes and do just a little something with each one every day - it helps. Today my 4 year...
Regarding question #14 on test #11; namely the ability to back smoothly step by step. Let me tell you how valuable that is. I started me three year old...
Leslie states in her audio book she always uses a three-piece bit. I have purchased one for one of my quarter horses and he is much happier now. However, the...
I know some horses seem to prefer a certain bit over another. You might look at having custom bit maker make one for you. It is harder to find bits smaller...
... recommendation of where to purchase a good three-piece bit that is smaller in diameter? Try a Myler comfort snaffle - it's a 3-piece, is a bit thinner than...
I just tried the 3-piece bit for the first time last night on my young horse. It made a big difference for her. Immediately there was no fussing or head...
... www.smartpakequine.com/productclass.aspx?productClassId=4837&GCID=C11284x040 They don't seem to list bit diameter, but this one looks fairly thin. -- Cindy...
Can anyone provide an example of what? 3 piece bit is? Is it like a french link? I am a little stumped by what this kind of bit looks like - thanks! Sandi ...
Hello all, My question is about head slinging. I have a 4 year old Arabian and I am bringing her along according to Bill's book. She is lowering her head,...
... Hi, Carla! I would like a little more info about "slinging," what it looks like. I have a Welsh/TB large pony mare who "slings" her head by tossing it,...
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... Hi Carla, What if you don't do anything about that behavior but keep on asking for whatever it is you wanted at the time? Sort of notice but ignore this...
... about, 4 months ago, he would sling it at me, to keep me away from him. After weeks of working with him, letting him understand that I will not put to much...
... (Yet) a few more possibilities to add to the pot... ....it might be something simple that could just be confusing to a horse... for instance... if I were...
Hi, I'm glad to hear of these recommendations. Here's another I decided to use and I'm very happy with them. My Toe Stoppers are brown and look real nice with...
My mare is coming along well but she still needs to work on being tied. she is fine when she is tied with the rope up higher but not on a hitching rail or...
No, No, please don't!! I lost a horse years ago attempting this! I'm certain other members can be more succinct, but I would continue working with her to...
I would continue working with her ... to pull. ... Arab, ========================== That is the kind of answer I was looking for. There is so much pressure to...
... advice, that said, when does she pull or set back when tied? Does she feel crowded or unsure of her surroundings? If you had someone to help you, by...
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