>>>> But Whisper is not fearful, I can tell by the HR moniter. She IS a willful mare and in her case, you can not smoochy her into anything or she will stomp all over you.
Is a heart-rate monitor conclusive proof that a horse isn't afraid? I'm not sure I'm convinced of that. >>>> I believe Lorraine has also said her horse is not fearful, just refuses to go alone. I want to know how anyone can be sure their horse isn't fearful... Horses are herd animals. They don't like to be alone because they are vulnerable alone. That's part of what drives them. Karen Thomas, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.6/1150 - Release Date: 11/24/2007 5:58 PM
