tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395468008303940269.post8798668725994041423..comments2023-07-13T07:59:40.500-07:00Comments on 50+ Horses: Nice...But Naughty50+ Horseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09205713626334967847noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395468008303940269.post-68874947916829774472013-11-18T08:14:28.547-08:002013-11-18T08:14:28.547-08:00This was like reading about Libby. She walks at a ...This was like reading about Libby. She walks at a snails pace! Only at my lessons though. When I ride her in the pasture her walk is not that slow. I keep telling her, that if she picked up the pace a bit she would not have to exert so much energy! LOL Anyway, My Libby is so gentle, so mild, that I can go all winter without riding her, and come spring Hop on and we walk out at a snails pace. LOLmrscravitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06734008259700267954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395468008303940269.post-10518696495069919632013-11-16T15:19:21.765-08:002013-11-16T15:19:21.765-08:00Hehe yeah a crop in Western Pleasure would be kind...Hehe yeah a crop in Western Pleasure would be kind of odd. :) It's just something to keep in mind. It scared me really bad when that happened to my friend. I agree with the other comment you made that he has your number and I'm sure you will figure it out in the lesson. :) Chrome is lazy too so I have to use a crop to get his attention. I probably should have a discussion once and for all with him about moving off of my leg instead of using the crop as a crutch hehe. I don't want him to turn into one of those horses that only moves forward when I'm carrying a whip. Thanks for the reminder! Have fun with E! Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395468008303940269.post-7178018815433543202013-11-16T14:46:33.220-08:002013-11-16T14:46:33.220-08:00Ahhh! I think you are onto something! Prior to o...Ahhh! I think you are onto something! Prior to owning Elvis I was concerned about being assertive with E when he ignored my cues (asssertive not aggressive/abusive). I was too nice, because in my mind he wasn't 'mine'. Seems so silly now.<br />I think E has picked up on this and "has my number". He immediately responds to cues from my Frainer but ignores me! I now realize that there have been times when E has tried this behavior with my Frainer but she immediately addressed it (didn't let him get away with it).<br />That's why I'm thinking of the resolution as the "come to dinner meeting". I am going to have to step up and let E know the 'honeymoon' is over and I expect him to respond to my cues just as he responds to my Frainers. Ugh...I am thinking I dug this hole and now I need to get out of it... Keep you posted, thanks for the response.50+ Horseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09205713626334967847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395468008303940269.post-71954060364176245092013-11-16T14:29:54.049-08:002013-11-16T14:29:54.049-08:00Thanks for the feedback on spurs. I was using a c...Thanks for the feedback on spurs. I was using a crop with E in the past because he does tend to be lazy and need to be motivated but upgraded to spurs as I am riding Western Pleasure and don't want to carry a crop with me. I will be careful to be sure!<br />50+50+ Horseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09205713626334967847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395468008303940269.post-38941565995974621272013-11-16T14:24:39.442-08:002013-11-16T14:24:39.442-08:00Good information! I am going to check his saddle ...Good information! I am going to check his saddle to make sure it still fits correctly and have already decided to replace his saddle pad as it's getting worn. Will update with what I find.<br />50+50+ Horseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09205713626334967847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395468008303940269.post-27673252795101169202013-11-16T13:32:30.597-08:002013-11-16T13:32:30.597-08:00Maybe Elvis was picking up on your energy level an...Maybe Elvis was picking up on your energy level and could sense your apprehension. At least you didn't have to worry about him taking off. 4RRanchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14922623850041091213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395468008303940269.post-67267326618817149212013-11-15T20:13:41.995-08:002013-11-15T20:13:41.995-08:00Oh I forgot to mention regarding the spur thing. ...Oh I forgot to mention regarding the spur thing. If I'm riding a balky horse I prefer to use a dressage whip or riding crop because if the horse spooks I can drop it. You can't just drop spurs. :)Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395468008303940269.post-8783095136159799892013-11-15T20:12:45.946-08:002013-11-15T20:12:45.946-08:00I'm glad you're feeling better from your s...I'm glad you're feeling better from your sinus infection. I hate those.<br /><br />Silly Elvis! He must want to extend his vacation lol. Would longeing him work as far as getting your point across about go mean go? I don't know if you have a round pen at your barn where you could work with him without all the traffic. If not then a lesson definitely sounds like the best place to work on it.<br /><br />Also I wanted to mention one thing... I know I'm a worry wart, but spurs freak me out! I have a friend who has been riding horses his entire life. He is in his sixties I think. He was riding his young horse (around Elvis' age I think) and she spooked at something. His natural instinct was to clamp on with his legs when she lunged forward and in doing so he got her with his spurs. She of course freaked out even more and he ended up coming off. He was hurt, but I don't remember how exactly. I think he landed on his back or something. He's okay now, but he doesn't use the spurs anymore. I just thought I would mention it, because you just never know and if I can help prevent someone going through what he did it's worth saying something at least. :)<br /><br />I can't wait to read about your lesson!Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395468008303940269.post-47116802439239962762013-11-15T14:30:38.078-08:002013-11-15T14:30:38.078-08:00I'm interested to see what your Frainer has to...I'm interested to see what your Frainer has to say, as to me, this is not normal 'time-off' behavior, but rather something not just quite right in Elvis that day. My gelding can be like this when his back is slightly 'out of adjustment' and rather than throwing a hissy-fit, he just walks like he's on eggs. It took me awhile to realize this was his way of saying, "My back's a tad sore today. Can you check it out?" Another point, my guy won't flinch or react if I touch a sore spot; he just gets stoic. But if someone else looks like they are even pointing at a sore spot, he gets 'all hooves & teeth' with them, so maybe have someone else help rub him down. This says A LOT about how much this horses trusts you and wants to please you!<br />Bionic CowgirlAllenspark Lodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06390004633731055728noreply@blogger.com