This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 8/1/2008 2:04:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << When you have the opportunity to watch someone with a lot of savvy work it out - it's just inspiring to state the least. >>
A couple of years back, Joe was in the trailer when it came unhitched from the truck and dropped him in the middle of the road. That same day (after switching to another trailer), he managed to go around the front divider in the trailer, blast the door open (it was closed but not latched) and ran off. I got him home from the clinic only by luring him into the trailer with a bucket of grain. After that, he declined to trailer load. My favorite trainer came down for a private session, and it was wonderful to watch (I've since gotten to watch him do it many more times). The skill, or savvy if you will, was well past my abilities. His complete calmness, his incredible reflexes at changing up at just the right moment, and his stamina were amazing. Joe never got flustered, and at the end pretty much said "oh, if I get in the trailer I can just stand quietly - that's a good deal". The trainer worked with me to make sure I could replicate, we left Joe alone for a couple of hours and then came back to make sure Joe and I could still manage, and we've never had another issue since. I lift the rope towards the trailer, Joe hops on and stands quietly waiting for the butt bar. Love that pony of mine - he keeps me hopping all the time. Kate with Joe and Della **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
