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Noble – still a brat!
In between rain storms, I’ve been trying to civilize Noble. He comes from a line known to be difficult to train, and I can see where that reputation might come from. However, it is difficult in a way that I … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey
Tagged horse behavior, horse personality, Horse training, Noble
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Why would they deal with us?
If horses had friends and food at their disposal, why would they want to have anything to do with us? This is a question I see frequently posed; or, more frequently, something asserted in the positive. I find it an … Continue reading
Noble’s Little Game
Noble has found a way to put amusement into the dull morning routine – though I daresay that my mother finds it slightly less amusing than does my chestnut juvenile delinquent!
Judge for yourselves …
I’ve been trying to get some new posts rolling, but time is once again a premium. However, a small but rather remarkable thing happened today that I just have to share.
Posted in Just For Fun
Tagged communication, friendship, horse behavior, Java, Noble, turnout time
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Dog “tricks” for horses
About fifteen years ago, when I backed off from riding seriously, I got my first dog. It was late in life, for an animal crazy girl like me. I’d grown up loving dogs, almost as much as I loved horses. … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey
Tagged dog training, horse behavior, Horse training, leave it, obedience, stay, touch, wait
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Predator and Prey?
If you read this blog for very long, it will become clear that I have no trust for the “Natural” Horsemanship movement. From my first exposure, with a now world famous practitioner before he was anybody, I have listened to … Continue reading
Posted in Horsemanship
Tagged "Natural" Horsemanship, flight instinct, horse as prey, horse behavior, man as predator, round pen
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