This message is from: Kim Manzoni <kim.manz...@yahoo.com>
Mary - I completely agree with you. You have to set your horse up for success. I had a QH that was labelled as dangerous. He is now a slow pokey reliable trail horse. I used the Downunder Horsemanship Method on him and he is a great horse. Yes, there is always the chance he will spook or bolt, just like any other equine... but the best thing is, to be prepared and know what to do to get your horse back to thinking instead of reacting. Now when Toby spooks, he is much easier to get thinking again. I dont care how bombprooof a horse is... they are still a horse. Very good advice from Mary! Thank you Kim - in Maryland still counting down the days until Titan comes home... ________________________________ From: Me Kint <me.k...@yahoo.com> To: Fjord List <fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2012 8:31 PM Subject: Bolting This message is from: Me Kint <me.k...@yahoo.com> Susan, Phil's advice is the best, never ride on a loose rein. Always maintain a gentle contact. I learned the hard way this is the best strategy. I in my early years rode with a loose rein until a bad accident (long story but someone dumped a dead cow where I always safely(?) Rode. If you maintain contact it is much easier to maintain control if something comes up. I also highly recommend desensitizing exercises which Clinton Anderson teaches to get your horses thinking rather than being reactive. You can prepare your horse for success. A horse/Fjord is a horse, this can happen with any breed. You have to work with them and prepare them for success and you can't just sit there and be a passenger, you have to be the leader and be in control. Mary >From Mary's iPad Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
