tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post5367203394354908040..comments2023-11-02T06:22:44.102-04:00Comments on sweet horse's breath: Adjusting our communicationKristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-26487120032369310222010-05-18T09:21:30.546-04:002010-05-18T09:21:30.546-04:00I just read my comment and realized it might come ...I just read my comment and realized it might come off as rude (the TB part). I think that TBs are all very athletic and super horses all around - I just wanted to clear that up. From what I read about them, they just seem like they're very sensitive. Is that true?JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876732061083507317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-55819307136364636542010-05-18T09:19:15.187-04:002010-05-18T09:19:15.187-04:00It sounds like Laz is a great teacher for you (so ...It sounds like Laz is a great teacher for you (so is "C"). It does take alot of guts to go out with a jittery BIG horse who is spooking it up. He is probably helping your confidence a lot because you're seeing that you can handle him in his "moments". I hope that's the case, anyway. <br /><br />I don't have much experience with TBs. I've ridden two of them, but I think they were the exception and not the rule. They were both calm go anywhere do anything horses. They were also older :).JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876732061083507317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-75494100612446114082010-05-17T20:25:43.695-04:002010-05-17T20:25:43.695-04:00Oh, and I have never been trampled or even stepped...Oh, and I have never been trampled or even stepped on by the BigRedHorse...just thought you might want to know that ;)PruSkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543472406438284662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-57108170386406361792010-05-17T20:25:01.619-04:002010-05-17T20:25:01.619-04:00Kristen,
Laz reminds me so much of Olly when I fir...Kristen,<br />Laz reminds me so much of Olly when I first got him. He is a great deal bigger than me too. I have always let him walk on a loose lead and used my hands to keep him at the distance I want him to. If he steps too close to me I use my hand on his shoulder and ask him to step away. If he spooks I have some reaction time with the loose lead. He can take a few steps forward and get that out of the way and I can have a 2 second freak out before I the rope gets tight. By that time we are both back to calm. lol I find that I don't have to use the "kick ass" voice unless he really knows he isn't suppose to do something, like eating grass while walking. If he is truely freaking out, I try to stay calm and collected. Remember he is like you child, your 1100 pound child, but he doesn't know that. He thinks he is smaller and will be eaten. <br />You have a great head on your shoulders and the fact that you are so eager to learn, tells me that you are already a great equestrian. I have total confidence in you and Laz. I think you are doing great!PruSkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543472406438284662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-38030904826660950842010-05-17T18:45:02.680-04:002010-05-17T18:45:02.680-04:00P.S. Kristen, you will learn to make those adjust...P.S. Kristen, you will learn to make those adjustments the more time you spend with Laz. You are too new to this to be expected to know what to do in EVERY situation. It took the past 40 years for me to learn and I am still learning (and don't think I have days that they scare the crap out of me, but you have to immediately LET IT GO). Not everything works every time and on every horse. The more you get to know Laz the more you will begin to instinctively know what he needs. But I commend you ... you are a very good student and try very hard (although I can still see that you need to breathe more LOL). TIME, TIME, TIME ... that's what you both need and one day all of a sudden you will be thinking what you want him to do and he will do it before you ask. Now that's a communication accomplishment to look forward to! Hap'N AcresAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-4119551238465987152010-05-17T18:34:11.578-04:002010-05-17T18:34:11.578-04:00ah, but the wind can be useful as Kristen is learn...ah, but the wind can be useful as Kristen is learning. I usually forego riding on extremely windy days to work on ground manners. Even the most experienced riders and horses can benefit from occassional ground work reminders. The blowing wind challenges my beasts (I call them beasts on those days because that is what they usually act like)to focus on me and what I am asking them to do. If I can't control them on the ground how can I expect to control them under saddle should a quick wind storm try to ruin my trail ride or camping experience. So when you think it is too windy to spend time with your horse, think again. And rainy days, well they can be used for that two hour grooming / massaging session that your horse has been looking forward to (these are the sessions that I feel most appreciative of and get that "good Mom" feeling from). Safe trails everyone - Hap'N Acres.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-14580480455217081982010-05-17T17:57:32.914-04:002010-05-17T17:57:32.914-04:00Hey! Thanks for the note on how to keep my herbs i...Hey! Thanks for the note on how to keep my herbs in the freezer! That is great news for me. Since i have never been into food prep or veggie gardens before, every little hint helps! <br />And don't you hate the wind? It makes me so mad sometimes!baystatebrumbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00157539477153261305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-83391753346533933152010-05-17T15:49:26.965-04:002010-05-17T15:49:26.965-04:00I think we are living VERY similar lives with our ...I think we are living VERY similar lives with our very similar broken ponies and learning experiences!!! Maybe we should have gotten Shetlands for our 'Firsties,' lol! Although I think u are braver than I!Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-84186345574073739042010-05-17T15:41:25.589-04:002010-05-17T15:41:25.589-04:00I know your feeling about a cat chasing it's t...I know your feeling about a cat chasing it's tail!! I think about that daily. If it's not work it's something else!!!Brooke (FBX Adventures - In Parenting) https://www.blogger.com/profile/17040183680228006616noreply@blogger.com