On 1/8/07, Kim Morton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > It sounds like a scared horse to me. Some horses have > more of that fleeing instinct than others. The mules > have much less, that is a big difference, they might > jump, but then they will face whatever it is and > possibly chase it off, or kick it or whomever it is.
with my donkey curly ray, sometimes I would give anything just to know what he is thinking! Sometimes he will come and stand by me so quietly, I dont even know he is there and he is! and he will just stand so close and quiet and stare so intently while for instance, I will be braiding gallant boys mane. What is he thinking? Does he wish I would primp him too? Is he watching to make sure I don't hurt "his" herd member? is he just nosey ? If it was a horse I would thinking he was checking to make sure no one got treats and he didnt, but he is not motivated by treats. not at all. But this behavior is something he does a lot. My husband says he wants to make sure he gets attention too, and that he isnt ignored. but if you pet him he turns away like "oooh cooties", i swear... Janice-- yipie tie yie yo
