This is an archived Horseadvice.com Discussion. The parent article and menus are available on the navigation menu below:
HorseAdvice.com » Horse Care » Worms, Deworming, Parasite Control » Overview of Deworming » Topics Not Covered Above »
  Discussion on Up date on can not get near her.
Author Message
Member:
Rjbraun

Posted on Friday, Feb 27, 2004 - 9:41 pm:

Well its been a long time . With that said here it goes .This little filly has really come around for me .I can take her out to the round pen but a saddle blanket on her pick up her two front feet ,stop ask her to follow me no lead rope just a lot of t.l c.and she just does it man thats love and works for me and her. The ranch hand can not do any thing with her I stopped him from woking with her . He took her out two days ago man it was a dissaster she fell over and would not do anything had her on a long rope .She only seems to respond to me .I know I said I would not bring this up again but I can not hold my back my excitement even at 73 years old .Boy this is a great world when you in the horse world, Right? n a
Member:
Juliem

Posted on Friday, Feb 27, 2004 - 9:50 pm:

Well Bob, that is great news! Maybe the ranch hand can learn a few new tricks from the old dog? At any rate, the successes are great aren't they? Especially the ones you have to work so hard for. Keep up the good work, Julie
Member:
Paix

Posted on Friday, Feb 27, 2004 - 11:31 pm:

Hi Bob,

I resued a PMU draft (gelding) that was absolutely untouchable when I got him at 3 y/o. He tore himself up and had so many head laceration injuries from trying to "get away."

Just standing near his stall (outside of it) would set him rearing and snorting and hissing desperately searching for a way out. Poor fella.

He was a very abused frightened mess when I got him.

Ive worked harder with this guy than any horse Ive ever had (or trained).

Im not so proud to say - but truth is, He, (well me in my excitement taking two steps forward when it should have been a hint of, "MAYBE we will take this step today???") - broke my arm twice and cracked my rib - he was dangerously afraid of everything.

Ive never broken anything in my life up until then. He has taught me so much - I wouldnt change anything... (well broken bones, yes, but it was clearly my misjudgement every time!) Tough lessons for me.

I am proud to say, tho, he will be 4 at the end of april and he is completely a sweet loving hugging "mamas boy." Easy to handle on the ground, respectful, responds to the smallest gesture or voice - he has come a long way.

He is still VERY green under saddle. We take it extremely slow (no more broken or torn up anything for either of us). He is really doing well.

Im so amazed at him coming around so well. My 24 y/o QH gelding was (and still is) a tremendously positive influence on him.

I really share in your joy of getting such an incredible bonding experince with this horse. I am so lucky, my QH and I bonded the day I met him 12 years ago when I answered an ad. We immediately took to each other.

I am excited for you AND your filly - what a wonderful gift!

Have fun
dina
Member:
Jjet

Posted on Saturday, Feb 28, 2004 - 11:43 am:

Sounds like you've done a great job, Robert! Nothing more satisfying than getting your horse to trust you; it brings out their natural inclination to be cooperative. You should teach the ranch hand what you've learned so that the technique/mindset can be used to make other horses lives more pleasant and useful.
Home Page | Top of Page | Join Us!
Horseadvice.com is a BBB Accredited Business. Click for the BBB Business Review of this Horse Training in Stokesdale NC