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Right on, Tamara. This is no put down but knowing how to change behavior or
not have good behavior change in a horse or any other pet is very important.
There are horses who are just always good. Usually much older ones, and
rare I think. Jean
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Hi Everyone-
Several excellent responses already, but thought I had something to add.
Groundwork is something of a specialty for me. It's so interesting and
important, and so often overlooked. Yes, it does translate into riding/driving
work
quite direct
This message is from: Tamara Rousso <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Thanks to all for their input. It is good to know
that I need not reject a horse just based on
pushiness, but also that it is possible to get one
without it. It sounds like I need more training
myself before I take on a Fjord.
Thanks again
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I also would not worry too much about the horse not backing easilly. We
have had several horses come to us over the years who would not back
readily. After some ground training and getting accustomed to us, we
had better success. It just tak
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Regarding Fjords and grass... The two therapy ponies that introduced me
to the Fjord world were both notoriously hard to lead, and would dive for
grass.
I NEVER had a problem with them, because the first time they tried it
with me I made it clear
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Tamara, all the things you mentioned are only behavior problems. Some people
use punishment to train and I believe the fjord then sets their jaw. I do
not do clicker training but this is quite successful. In the hands of a
good trainer she would
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Tamara Rousso <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> The horse I saw yesterday and didn't buy was not a bad
> horse at all. Very sweet and according to the owner
> good "most of the time" on lead, but every once in a
> while "will go for grass"
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Hi Tamara,
It seems just about any type of horse will dive for fresh green grass, if
given the opportunity, and fjords maybe a little more so. I had a problem with
this when somebody in my household (who shall remain nameless for this email!)
would allo
This message is from: Tamara Rousso <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I would like to expand on this subject just a bit.
The horse I saw yesterday and didn't buy was not a bad
horse at all. Very sweet and according to the owner
good "most of the time" on lead, but every once in a
while "will go for grass" and
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It sounds like a good ideƩ. Good luck!
Regards Sofia
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Subject: 17 year old mare
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