This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Do you have a sense of whether Sonny is reactively running off out of fear, or out of an affirmative decision that he is going to leave whenever HE chooses?
Gail -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jean Ernest Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 9:04 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Sonny This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just watched the latest Parelli Savvy club video with Stephanie Burns and Linda Parelli who are talking about a Fear makeover..They emphasize that you should never feel that you HAVE to RIDE your horse, that it is perfectly OK to do groundwork, etc. sometimes for years, never let anybody pressure you into riding when you don't feel it is safe, or you simply don't want to. It is OK to NOT ride! Don't ride until and unless you feel confident, and then only in a situation where you aren't pushing beyond the horse's comfort zone..And YOUR comfort zone. Then maybe just get on for 5 minutes, then get off, etc. Yes, your Fjord needs more training, and maybe you'll feel safe riding him a round pen at first, or doing ground work, playing with him in the round pen at liberty, doing clicker training, etc. Have fun with him! Form that all important bond! Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, light snow and +20F
