Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-08-24 Thread Heather Baskey
This message is from: Heather Baskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello All, Just wanted to update you (almost a month later from the original question - how time flies) that every journey does begin with a single step. I cannot believe how this summer has flown by and how Henry & I have moved along in our

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-08-01 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Not very original, but when my mare was six months I started encouraging her into the trailer by placing a half an apple just far enough in the trailer that she had to reach for it. This went on for several months of moving the apple forward.

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-08-01 Thread Heather Baskey
nry has been with me for 7 weeks now and is settling in so incredibly well.  Loving the Fjord experience!!! Heather & Henry Playing Naturally ... - Original Message From: Vicki Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Friday, August 1, 2008 7:24:42 A

RE: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-08-01 Thread Vicki Johnston
This message is from: "Vicki Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Another thought that I should have shared. Kjerstin had decided that she would not get on the trailer while at the Parelli center. I worked with her for two hours and finally started to feel my emotions coming up (not a good time to try

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-07-29 Thread Ronda Nelson
lectric hook up at the bottom of the pasture. Anyone interested in renting it for a bit can certianly call me. Ronda Nelson 541 592-5143 - Original Message - From: "Vicki Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 5:10 PM Subject: RE: Question for

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-07-29 Thread Heather Baskey
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 8:10:27 PM Subject: RE: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks This message is from: "Vicki Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> __ Connect with fri

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-07-29 Thread Heather Baskey
build up enough savvy to use them with purpose :-) Thank you so much for your reply - it is greatly appreciated. Heather & Henry Playing Naturally ... - Original Message From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, Jul

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-07-29 Thread KateSeidel
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] These guys can be surprisingly tough. I assumed from the start that Joe was a confident horse (before we came up with the whole LB / RB schema). It turns out he was actually very unconfident, but not fearful. So when he would plant and refuse, it wa

RE: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-07-29 Thread Vicki Johnston
This message is from: "Vicki Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Heather, I find that with Kjerstin, treats are a great motivator. She is left-brained extrovert, and when all else fails, she will try to tackle anything for treats. Of course, this tells me that I am not being provocative enough, becau

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-07-29 Thread Heather Baskey
This message is from: Heather Baskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks to all who have replied to date.  I appreciate all responses as they open up new avenues how I can approach this challenge. I have found that I do have to ask lightly (or lighter) at times, as Henry will sull up if asked with too "lou

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-07-29 Thread Fiona Lindsay-Delfino
PROTECTED]> Subject: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks To: "Fjord Issues" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Fjord Horse" Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 2:11 PM This message is from: Heather Baskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello All, Looking for advice from Parelli Students who hav

Re: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-07-29 Thread kngould
OTECTED]>; "Fjord Horse" Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 2:11 PM Subject: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks This message is from: Heather Baskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello All, Looking for advice from Parelli Students who have Fjords. I am working on Level One with my new 2

Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks

2008-07-29 Thread Heather Baskey
This message is from: Heather Baskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello All, Looking for advice from Parelli Students who have Fjords.  I am working on Level One with my new 2 year old.  He is smart - boy oh boy - that's for sure!!!  and sometimes (well, quite often), I think he is playing me. Anyhow!  whe