On 12/17/07, Anna Hopkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > After
> several sessions with him appearing to become more and more resistant,
> I decided that Gloi needed another approach. I started with clicker
> training and could very quickly and easily get him to move away with
> barely a touch.
>>> I know just how you feel. I raised Janice's Tivar from a baby and
agonized over him for years as he would get pissy and lay his ears back and
I thought he hated me. He was my best trail horse and was just so sensible
but I thought that he barely tolerated me when I rode him. A friend loved
him
> I don't know Dagur and I don't know what training
> methods have been
That is what Carla is going to do. Clicker training.
I know what it is but I really don't know how to apply
it for barnsourness. I have faith in Carla. She has
had alot of experience with Icelandics. She has been
to Roby
> I
> should keep, but my heart tends to rule my head. Oh
> well!
>
I had 3 for a while. Can't hardly ride 2 let alone 3.
But Harley is down the road and in good hands. Well
I am taking Dagur to Carla's on wed. I get to drive
through Scottsdale (nightmare). I will be carefull.
I will take
> > I have a theory... probably just bull:) But i
> > believe some horses
> > need a firm hand and some need a gentle loving hand.
> I think you are right Janice. I am not a bullier. I
> would rather love than fight. Dagur has a stronger
> will than I but hopefully Carla will fix that. I nee
--- Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> You have no idea how I am angonizing about this.
May be you do. Ha.<<
Yes, I sorta do! I have 5 horses when I only should
have 2. My TWH mare, Raven, doesn't get ridden much
and what she needs is a person who would like to trail
ride with a group.
In a message dated 12/17/2007 10:48:23 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED])
Lorraine, I think sometimes we expect too much from an animal. Like Dagur.
Maybe you should have made a pet out of him first. Really separate him and make
him respond to you. Wi
>
> I have a theory... probably just bull:) But i
> believe some horses
> need a firm hand and some need a gentle loving hand.
>
I think you are right Janice. I am not a bullier. I
would rather love than fight. Dagur has a stronger
will than I but hopefully Carla will fix that. I need
to
On 12/17/07, Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Not all horses and people are a match. I have
> sold horses to people who love them. And I didn't get
> along with them. Sometimes I think horses hate me.
> Although I had an Arab for 17 years. I must have done
> something right
>
> Lorraine
>
> Now Janice has him and loves him and it seems he
> pulls the same antics
> that so upset me and she just laughs and enjoys him.
> i will say he is
> very sensitive and sometimes I could figure out what
> bothered him but
> when I could not I assumed it was me. So if you and
> Dagur are not a
>
> right home next time. Good for you, no matter
> which route you take.
>
Gosh. I really appreciate that.
Lorraine
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> Now Janice has him and loves him and it seems he pulls the same antics
> that so upset me and she just laughs and enjoys him.
I have a horse I should find a good home for. he is just so goofy but
I love him so much and feel like a such a failure with him. My
Stonewall. Maybe some day I will
> Thanks Susan. You have no idea how I am angonizing
> about this. May be you do. Ha.
Hi Lorraine,
I know just how you feel. I raised Janice's Tivar from a baby and
agonized over him for years as he would get pissy and lay his ears
back and I thought he hated me. He was my best trail horse an
Win win situation. Janice and Susan are right. If it works, you will have
the horse of your dreams. If it doesn't, than you will be sure you have
done everything you could do to help your relationship with the horse and
will have learned lots in the process.
Hunter may be at the top of my al
> Thanks Susan. You have no idea how I am angonizing
> about this. May be you do. Ha.
> Lorraine
it will be ok Lorraine! Sounds like a win-win situation to me!
Janice
--
yipie tie yie yo
> Keep us informed and take pics/video if you can!
> Good luck!
>
Thanks Susan. You have no idea how I am angonizing
about this. May be you do. Ha.
Lorraine
Be a better friend, newshound, and
kno
>>> You lucky dog. I don't know if you know Carla from the list. She is
going to work with Dagur for me. So maybe there is hope for me. I am going
to take him to her place.
I don't know Carla, Lorraine, but I do appreciate that you are going to give
Dagur one more chance. If he's not the rig
--- Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> I don't know if you know Carla from the list. She
is going to work with Dagur for me. So maybe there is
hope for me. I am going to take him to her place.<<
Keep us informed and take pics/video if you can! Good luck!
Susan in NV
Nevermore Ranch
> my second job every other weekend, I have more days
> off than if I worked a regular 5 day/8hr/day work
> week.
You lucky dog. I don't know if you know Carla from
the list. She is going to work with Dagur for me. So
maybe there is hope for me. I am going to take him to
her place.
Lorraine
> >> All my neighbors have normal hours unlike me. <<
> > HA! What's normal?? I am lucky, tho, in that I work> my 40 hours(well, 39
> > actually) in 3 days, so even with> my second job every other weekend, I
> > have more days> off than if I worked a regular 5 day/8hr/day work week.<
I am the
--- Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> She has a Mammoth donkey and a mule. <<
I remember seeing videos of the donk. I don't know if
I remember seeing her mule?
>> All my neighbors have normal hours unlike me. <<
HA! What's normal?? I am lucky, tho, in that I work
my 40 hours(well, 39
> You will still have Scooter, right? He is a
> palomino
> Icelandic, too, right? Didn't you have another
> gaited
> horse, but I think you sold him not too long ago.
> Will Scooter be your only horse when Dagur finds a
> new
I am keeping Scooter. I have a friend I ride with
now. She has a M
--- Lorraine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Nothing better than a good horse day. I plan on
having one next time.<<
You will still have Scooter, right? He is a palomino
Icelandic, too, right? Didn't you have another gaited
horse, but I think you sold him not too long ago.
Will Scooter be you
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