This message is from: "truman matz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Joel writes,
>
>Another problem finding a trainer could start on your own place . Those
>cute, cuddly foals grow up to be 100# animals capable of killing a human.
>Not to say they will but treat them like what they are - an equine.
>Kind of like the perception some of us have towards vets, or farriers.
>They generally treat equines like equines, not pets. Unfortunately some
>may use more force than we, as owners, are comfortable with. We can help
>by teaching our cute, fuzzy foals manners.
>
>I know this is a repeat of many other posts of mine. Treat them like
>equines & maybe the "Oh! Isn't he a cute little thing!" comments will
>stop.
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Your entire post oozes with a wealth of common sense, Joel. And your advice
is usually given at a level where a novice can understand and make sense out
of it. Thanks. Judy
