Congratulations Brigid! It sounds like a dream come true. I wish you all the best. Keep us posted. Ann Ann W. Firestone Broomtail Farm South Acworth, NH...
Meredith, It's good to know the boarders are dedicated. I'm sure if they get them out and give them attention every day, that is just fine. Here, in PA, I've...
... wrote: I've been using a crossover-style bitless bridle to ride Lady for ... on Saar and I'm enjoying exploring its effects for different types of riding. ...
Hi Julie, Thanks for your advice, I will pass it on. I think the turning of back would be good to try, leaving completely hasn't helped. I wonder why a horse...
Kris wrote: If I was in your friends' position I'd muzzle the horse when I was in range. Thanks Kris, I too think it's worth a try. Kind regards, Raelene....
I have never ridden bitless but if I had the choice I would. I ride a horse who doesn't belong to me so I don't have the option, but if I could I would try a...
Hi Sandy: I use Dr. Cook's Bitless Bridle interspersed with a French Link Snaffle bridle with Rope Reins. I use the snaffle/rope reins when teaching something...
"And I wonder how real the "need" for a bit for refined communication at upper dressage levels is?" Again, I would defer to Jord-ann. But, here's my take on...
... If punishment worked he would have stopped by now. And, you know that he is being reinforced somehow because he is still doing it. No need to analyse why....
IMHO: Sounds like this colt was mouthy from the start and he probably was hit for biting and now it has forced him to be pro-active. tough one, sounds like a...
... treat delivery. ... Dolores, gee, I dunno - at my age, would this blistering speed qualify me for the "C/T Senior Olympics"(Treat Giving event)!!?? Have A...
Hi, I joined this list yesterday. I just got two horses on Sunday (5 days ago). I've never owned horses before. I've done clicker training with dogs, llamas, ...
... Course it's always possible that he hasn't ever been punished for it? It seems unlikely, but maybe he wasn't punished consistently or severely enough, or...
Lindsey, ... more. just seems like in this particular training scenario she has learned to use the time after the click and until the treat arrives to do...
I am afraid I have to disagree with a preference of the bit over the bitless bridle. I really think it depends on your hands and if you have less than perfect...
In a message dated 4/1/05 12:59:55 PM Central Standard Time, ... Well Lisa -- you won't get flamed from me. I've been sitting on my hands for the past couple...
I'm with you and John Lyons one this one - I wouldn't put up with a horse biting for one second. They can just do too much damage to fool around with. Mary ...
"Leading this horse out ... Just to add one thought. If he's so close to you that he can connect if he swipes, then he is too close. Forget the swiping and...
... I have been told that this is a great way to deal with unwanted behavior in dolphins but even though I love my horse......she's no dolphin brain! I also...
In a message dated 4/1/05 1:55:35 PM Central Standard Time, ... My gosh Dolores -- how the heck would you lead a horse if he's not close enough to reach you?...
... a horse ... around with. ... I agree, but like I mentioned in my post, I think physical punishment is accepted better and has better positive effect and ...
Anna wrote: "he had locking stifles and we reckomed it was defensive , he was anticipating the pain of being ridden with his bad legs and back ." Good...
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A horse boarded at home can be anything you allow him to be. And you can love him anyway..<G> A horse boarded with the public, or used in activities with the...
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... gallop ... I'll chime in here as a Southern Californian. I've often wondered if the lack of space for babies to grow up, with room to really play and run,...
