This message is from: "Carl & Sarah Nagel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hello from Teresa horse-sitting at Sarah's in the Selkirk Mountains of Idaho: Cheryl said: Hi everyone.. I have three questions to address: pick one in replying so we don't mess up the archives? >2........OR better to build a wood corral .... Chip built a simple round pen with poles and hot wire. Took about two days, drains well, and can come down and move easy. Jen can undo the 'gate' (hot wire) from her horse which is good trail practice. Cheap and easy alternative if your not sure. >3. Finally .. I have my own brag alert .. can't keep quiet anymore -- my >eldest son, Julien, just won a JUNO (Cdn equivalent of a musical Oscar, I >guess) CONGRATULATIONS Cheryl!! You have every right to be proud! and you DO NOT have to "shut up" - Good kids don't raise themselves and successful kids, no matter how large or small the milestone, can only be successful because their parents nurtured their natural talents and built upon a solid foundation to strengthen their weak areas. Besides, a number of the same principles apply to children and horses: 1) If they aren't responding in the correct way you need to change how you are teaching so they can understand what you expect from them. 2) Praise often for correct behaviors and 'No' won't need to be in your vocabulary very often 3)Talk in a confident, soothing voice; screaming will only upset and confuse everyone. 4) Lavish love and one-on-one attention on a daily basis for the best results. 5) Listen to you child/horse, develope the telepathy people were talking about, know their individual personality and teach to it - your surprises will always be pleasant in nature.
