This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dave I was once in my field to check out a young 8 month old thoroughbred colt that had just been delivered as a partner for my six month old weanling filly. I patted him and was presented with his behind and a narrowly missed kick. I said a refined "no". I then went further into the field to be sure all was well with the fence when I heard hooves thundering (well he was only about thirteen hands) my way. Here came the colt, head lowered, eyes glaring and running full out toward me. I stepped aside as he went past me thinking it was funny. By now I think he was quite sure he was becoming the dominant one.
He made a second run at me and I began to realize as I once again stepped aside that he was serious. He was such an unkempt woolly little fellow I found it difficult to take him seriously. The third attempt had me armed with a stout stick which I let him have across the back as he almost knocked me down. With dignity I walked out of the field and he kept his distance until I was safely outside. At which point he rushed the fence and let out the most humorous deep hoarse scream. For the short time I had him I felt I could never take him seriously, had him gelded though and that hoarse bellow went to a normal neigh. But he never gave up trying to convince me he was the head honcho but also never threatened me again. There has to be swift punishment in some cases when they are threatening. No time for clicker training or kindness. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Three Horses Press PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
