Tag Archives: horse behavior

Noble – still a brat!

Posted on March 20, 2018 by liascott

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 | Leave a comment

Why would they deal with us?

Posted on November 17, 2017 by liascott

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 →

Posted in Going To The Dogs, Thinking Out Loud | Tagged animal behavior, bonding, dog human relationship, horse behavior, horse human relationship, horses | 2 Comments

Noble’s Little Game

Posted on May 5, 2016 by liascott

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!

Posted in My Journey | Tagged brat, fly mask, horse behavior, Noble | 3 Comments

Judge for yourselves …

Posted on May 1, 2016 by liascott

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 | Leave a comment

Dog “tricks” for horses

Posted on September 28, 2014 by liascott

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 | Leave a comment

Predator and Prey?

Posted on June 21, 2014 by liascott

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 | 9 Comments