Tag Archives: bad behavior

A Tale of Two Fly Masks

Posted on May 31, 2019 by liascott

It’s been the same story every year. The flies come out. Coffee and Tally do the Cha-Cha when the fly spray touches their sensitive hides. And Noble remembers that he’s much taller than we are, when it’s time to wear … Continue reading →

Posted in Just For Fun, My Journey | Tagged bad behavior, behavior issues, Coffee, equine behavior, fly mask, Horse training, Noble, Tally | 6 Comments

When things turn bad

Posted on November 19, 2018 by liascott

You have an amazing horse who consistently gives you a nice ride. You enjoy working with this horse, and he consistency excels at what you ask of him. Then, rather suddenly, things go bad. Your high performing horse begins to … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out Loud | Tagged bad behavior, behavior issues, effective leadership, horse behavior, horse human relationship, leadership, leadership mistakes, misbehaving, relationships, trust | 2 Comments

How would you react?

Posted on December 19, 2017 by liascott

In many parts of the world it is the season of celebration. Imagine that you have been invited to a festive dinner party. You’ve been told that children are welcome, so you bring your toddler along. The minute you pass … Continue reading →

Posted in Horsemanship, My Journey | Tagged appropriate reaction, bad behavior, behavior, dominance, empathy, good behavior, patience, Roxie, teaching | Leave a comment

Try not to laugh …

Posted on August 28, 2016 by liascott

Things are a bit chaotic in the barn this week. We’re tearing off an unused overhang on the back of the barn, in order to add runs off the backs of the stalls. The roof overhangs a very low spot … Continue reading →

Posted in My Journey | Tagged bad behavior, growing up, Horse training, Noble, relationships | Leave a comment

Bratty, with a twist

Posted on February 22, 2016 by liascott

I’ve written before of my ongoing challenge with young Mr. Noble. When he first arrived, and the age of six months, he was already a big strong fellow – and not what I would consider halter broke. Oh, if you … Continue reading →

Posted in My Journey | Tagged adolescence, bad behavior, bonding, halter, leading, Noble, training, turnout | 4 Comments

Crime and punishment

Posted on August 15, 2015 by liascott

I often start several drafts of posts at one time – sometimes they make it in, sometimes I go back and have lost the original inspiration. This one was drafted several months ago … and I had forgotten just how … Continue reading →

Posted in Horsemanship, Thinking Out Loud | Tagged bad behavior, crime, horsemanship, negative reinforcement, positive reinforcement, punishment, reward | Leave a comment