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Post by Calaminty Jane on Aug 2, 2007 19:15:41 GMT -5
Ha Ha Ha how right you are!
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Post by sunshinesglow on Aug 4, 2007 18:08:45 GMT -5
SO I talked to Stacy on myspace and she is going to swing by while I am home. I will put you order in if you would like!
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Post by sunshinesglow on Sept 12, 2007 18:50:57 GMT -5
So I am thinking about starting to look, (and this will be long and drown out unless I find a deal!) for a trailer for Brownie. I need some specs on good trailer brands, and stuff that I would want in one. Anyone have some advise?
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Post by Calaminty Jane on Sept 14, 2007 11:47:12 GMT -5
Since Brownie is 16h and around 1500#, I would look for an aluminum stock trailer. They are very versatile and you could carry more than one horse. I would want a tack compartment also in order to keep it out of the weather. There is an equine affaire coming in Nov. and they have many brands and sizes. Plan your trip home for that and you could get tons of info in one place. Not to mention shop til you drop at the tack shops.
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Post by sunshinesglow on Sept 14, 2007 17:04:24 GMT -5
If I had some handy dandy dates for the equine affair I could put in for leave now and then I would have a better chance of escaping. HINT HINT!!! LOL That would be fun but Randy may whine that it will be too cold!
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Post by moondogie1 on Nov 15, 2007 18:23:22 GMT -5
Took Windy out today in an area that is full of trees and brush but now that all the leaves are gone, she was a spooky mess!! Everything in her mind was out to GET HER! We made it thru ok and in one piece. Do they get better in time with alot of riding??? I think you remember Windy's history. She is 9 years old but put all those years together and she's only had about a years worth of riding under her - all spread out throughout those 9 years. I'm hoping she'll get better with more riding. I got her in June. So, I've only been riding her for 5 1/2 months. She tries to trust me when I'm on her. She totally trusts me on the ground. She will go anywhere and do anything on the ground. When I'm on her back, she's not so sure.
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Post by Calaminty Jane on Nov 16, 2007 20:43:21 GMT -5
When she gets worried start practicing turns and backing, sideways and when she quiets, let her move forward. It works really well to keep their mind on you rather than what is going on around you. She is looking for you to be her leader.
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Post by moondogie1 on Nov 17, 2007 11:00:57 GMT -5
On the trail I went on the other day, that wouldn't have been possible -- we were on a single track with a drop off on one end - LOL!! Funny thing is is that she doesn't scare me on it! On our main trail which is wide open, I can do that and I have tried that and guess what? It makes her worse. She seems to start panicking a bit worse. And I think I know why.... read on.. You are 100% correct in that she is looking for me to be the leader tho! When I'm on the ground she has total trust in me. She sees me as the leader when I'm on the ground and we work beautifully together. Maybe she knows I'm not as confident when I'm on her back??? Because truthfully, I'm not. I am when she's not scared of something. What I want to do this winter is get her in an arena and work with her. She's not good at backing and doing precise movements. She doesn't know how to sidepass. She is a slow learner also. I've been working with her with her neck reining, she only understands plow reining. And she is kind of getting it but she's very slow.
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Post by Calaminty Jane on Nov 17, 2007 19:20:47 GMT -5
The arena is a good idea. You'll be able to teach her easier in there and then use those techniques on the trail where you can. You will also find that after getting control of her shoulders and hips and getting a good disengagement, you will be more confident and she will pick up on that. Hang in there, it will all come together eventually.
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Post by moondogie1 on Nov 17, 2007 21:21:55 GMT -5
tonight was ivermectin paste worming day. Her previous owner has warned me that she is a real bugger to paste worm. I do daily worming but they need the ivermectin too twice a year. So, DH holds onto her rope and I come at her with the syringe and sure enough.... she HATES it. She sees it and she knows what it is. I attempted twice with her and each time she reared up and tried to get away. I stopped everything and thought for a minute. The previous owner told me to give her a couple of hard tugs on the halter and I tried that but it made things worse and then I felt bad for doing it! LOL. she is VERY curious about everything and so I worked with that. Curiosity comes in very handy. I put the syringe away and just rubbed her lips with my fingers and got inside her mouth and rubbed her teeth and gums. So, now at least I have her head down and she is calm. I get the syringe and rub it on her mouth and lips and let her check it out. Then took it away, brought it out again and she was curious but hesitant. I repeated this a couple more times and then put it in her mouth and took it out. then I put it in her mouth and dosed her. She never knew what happened. She didn't like the taste but she didn't do anything. I gave her some apple pieces afterwards and she was fine. I think her previous owner just fought with her and made her accept it. So, I feel kind of bad for her. She needs people to treat her kindly, slowly and patient.
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Post by Calaminty Jane on Nov 20, 2007 11:54:53 GMT -5
That is how I have to do Apollo. As soon as he sees the wormer, he starts throwing his head. Sometimes I think he will shake it off. I just rub the side of his face until he stops and stick my fingers in the side of his mouth until he relaxes and then he is ready to take the wormer. He absolutely will not be forced. The interesting thing about this is it takes less time than trying to fight them. Good for you Moondogie.
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Post by moondogie1 on Dec 3, 2007 13:02:14 GMT -5
Do any of you get out to ride in the winter -- those of you who get snow? It's too cold right now to get out - for me. And Windy is so clumsy in the snow! Hopefully, we'll get some nice days this winter and i can try her out. I'm going stir crazy not riding!
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Post by Calaminty Jane on Dec 3, 2007 19:35:05 GMT -5
We ride in the snow but where we live now, we get snow and then rain that freezes. There is no riding in that, it's treacherous. I have a friend and neighbor who has an indoor and she wants to trade one of her horses for Ace for the winter. Her horse is not ridable any more but he gets along with Apollo so that would work. I could help feed and get to ride. I'm thinking about it. Riding in the snow can be fun if you don't have to worry about ice. When we used to live in Ga., we used to ride through an area that was covered with kudzu, which is a vine with big leaves and my friend would compare riding through that with going through the snow. The horses would pick up their feet real high like a gaited horse. you'd get a real smooth ride.
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Post by joansnickers on Feb 6, 2008 8:35:00 GMT -5
I am just trying this out to see if I can successfully chat with all of you. Feeing the winter doldrums lately. Miss my horse buddies. joan & Snickers
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Post by Calaminty Jane on Feb 6, 2008 10:45:00 GMT -5
Hey Joanie, Welcome to the board. This has been a long winter in spite of the warm spells. The ice has lingered here so no riding outside. We have been having weekly meetings at Carol's and taking occasional road trips so it is helping to keep us focused on the horses. We have a busy summer planned, check out the list of trail rides and clinics. Again, welcome........Jane
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