This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/14/04 3:41:19 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Is it even POSSIBLE to get their attention even with grass underfoot? I > guess I should work her in the corral so she at least knows what I am > asking, understands it at least..any other suggestions? > it is possible, in the right circumstances. i ride OZ in the grass, even bareback last night in the pasture, and he was fine. however, leading him with a plain halter is asking for a diving lesson. when he was delivered to me, he hopped out of the trailer, looked around, then looked down and dove for the grass. he's been at it ever since. i thought it was just my inability to get him to lead well, but it sounds like i am in good company. by the way, he's in our pasture most of the day, and in the paddock at night. laurie central minnesota
