This message is from: "Carole Cox" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> BA, BS, EMT-B A+, Network+, CIW
This is a question regarding a Haflinger mare but it could be universal to any older brood mare who should no longer be bred and I find all of you so helpful and knowledgeable that I hope you won't mind helping. I am to do some wintering/gentling/driving training for a couple of young Haflingers that belong to a neighboring equestrian facility. I asked what is to happen to one of the moms -an eighteen y/o hard to catch girl but otherwise OK girl. The answer was, "Oh, we'll probably just sell her" - My fear to a killer auction. To the best of my knowledge, she has never had much or any training. I have a small little barn but could catch her in when she eats to ease some training on to her. My question to all of you: Is eighteen to old to train? Can I help this girl? I appreciate any help/advice in advance. I am "in preparation" for that happy day when I can afford my own Fjord. I also love Percherons. Awe heck, I love 'em all but would particularly like to introduce the Fjord to this part of WV, Western PA. THANKS! Carole Cox [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of image001.gif] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of image002.gif]
