Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-18 Thread Epona1971
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I take a fanny pack of treats (carrots, etc.) out on the trail with me and we stop often and my horse gets a treat, for stopping, leg yielding, backing, or doing some little thing. Clicker training rea

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-18 Thread Fjord1901
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/16/00 8:33:21 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I really recommend a book by Colorado clinician Marty Martin. Can't >remember > the title, but it is newly published by Western Horseman, in their series on >

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-17 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Pam I agree with you. However there are times when you can not stop a frightened or poorly trained horse. You mention getting off. Believe me at any sign that a horse is going to blow or take off, and you must be paying attention to your mo

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-16 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jack & list, the title of the book by Marty Martin is: 'Problem Solving', published by Western Horseman , $17.95 , 248 pages, 364 B&W photos. "Solve commmon behaivoral problems that will make you and your horse happier and safer." Orde

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-16 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ><< I really reccomend a book by Colorado clinician Marty Martin. Can't >remember > the title, but it is newly published by Western Horseman, in their series on > horse training books. The title is PROBLEM SOLVING by Marty Marten, Western

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-16 Thread Fjord1901
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/15/00 11:57:44 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I really reccomend a book by Colorado clinician Marty Martin. Can't remember the title, but it is newly published by Western Horseman, in their series on horse

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-16 Thread Fjord1901
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/15/00 10:57:26 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I'd deal with him when he begins showing signs instead of giving him the idea that he could EVER run off with me. JMO, but it works for me! Pamela >> Hi ther

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-16 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I take a fanny pack of treats (carrots, etc.) out on the trail with me and we stop often and my horse gets a treat, for stopping, leg yielding, backing, or doing some little thing. Clicker training really works with this. Also in the summer I

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-16 Thread Denise's
This message is from: "Denise's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> listers, i agree some with bridgid's last post about nipping a behavior in the bud, when it happens. sometimes it is hard to do. i have experienced the fjord neck strength in regards to turning them when they are scared, with my younger one q

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-16 Thread Epona1971
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi to "the other" Gail- I enjoyed your post, largely because it was not reprimanding Jack - that's my job : ) LOL. I would like to read more of these types of theories. Is there a web site for that trainer? I think these ideas are pertinent for Rafael

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-16 Thread Starfire Farm, LLC
This message is from: "Starfire Farm, LLC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I agree with Karen, Pamela, Gayle and Gail on this one. "The quarter running out" is a great analogy, Gayle. As far as the quarter is concerned, who, of those experienced out there, hasn't ridden the horse with the slow, sullen step

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-16 Thread Fjord1901
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/14/00 5:16:39 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Glad to hear galloping isn't quite so frightening anymore for you...I agree, it is a great feeling of freedom. Like flying. Not to rain on your parade though

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-15 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "...and his fear could easily be compounded by being pulled off balance." Gail Gail, my fear would be compounded as well! :>) Don't get me wrong about your fellow who has been working with Gunthar. In the right hands/situation "ridin

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-15 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 07:49 PM 11/15/2000 GMT, you wrote: >This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Yes, I >have had my share of runaways, and no, I will not "run them out" on purpose >(i.e. encourage them to keep on going 'til they t

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-15 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] "I would never ever in a hundred thousand years recommend letting a >scared horse have his head and run..." Pamela, I am in YOUR BARN on this one. We're talking about a distinct lack of "wh

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-15 Thread Northhorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/15/00 9:17:50 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << The Bryan Neubert disciple who took Gunthar in for "rehab" made a point of saying that you SHOULD NOT (if at all possible) pull in a horse that is running scared

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-15 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I agree. However Jack's method of "going with Rafael's flow" seems to work >well. Rafael settles down right away when Jack talks to him in a calm yet >firm manner. Also, what Jack calls a gallop is really a fast trot/canter. Now >when w

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-15 Thread Epona1971
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/14/00 5:26:19 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << It's a good idea to trot or canter while traveling AWAY from his home, then a slow trot or walk the last half TOWARD home. It could get to be a dangerous situati

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-15 Thread carol j makosky
This message is from: carol j makosky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> linda hickam wrote: > This message is from: "linda hickam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I agree..being on a runaway, hell bent for home ,is really scary. Hi from Carol in finally winter in WI, but still not much snow. You should nev

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-14 Thread linda hickam
This message is from: "linda hickam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I agree..being on a runaway, hell bent for home ,is really scary. -- >From: "Ingrid Ivic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "Fjord Horse List Fjords Mailing List" >Subject: Zoooming

Re: Zoooming home...

2000-11-14 Thread Bushnell's
This message is from: "Bushnell's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > It's a good idea to trot or canter while traveling AWAY from his home, then a >slow trot or walk the last half TOWARD home. It could get to be a dangerous >situation, if they learn they can gallop home every time! > Just my op

Zoooming home...

2000-11-14 Thread Ingrid Ivic
This message is from: Ingrid Ivic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Well now, there are > times when Rafael decides he wants to go home no matter what, and ZOOM, away > he goes. I kept hearing Brigid in the back yelling, "relax, sit back, don't > fight it, etc." Well now, I guess all that has finally sunk