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Post by rookiehooves on Nov 29, 2015 16:02:17 GMT
AND.. I almost forgot, thanks again for all the info. I do refer back to this thread before or sometimes after our visits for ideas on things to try and things to keep in mind.  |
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on Dec 1, 2015 9:46:42 GMT
I am glad to hear you are doing such a great job with him. Reading all this really shows how much you care about this horse. Keep up with the progress and who knows...
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nhg
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Post by nhg on Dec 5, 2015 4:01:45 GMT
That's interesting about the tolt! I'm glad things are working out for the two of you. You must live in Canada. What part? A few of us on here are in Alberta.
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Post by spirithawk06 on Dec 7, 2015 1:19:58 GMT
I'm late getting into this but I had experience with a horse who would behave on the ground like a dream. I did HOURS and hours and hours of ground work with him. An Amish trained friend of mine taught me body language. Problem was, when I'd get in the saddle, he'd buck me nearly every single time I rode and the other times were so filled with disrespect, despite the fact that I knew to be assertive, that I began to hate riding at all and avoided riding him. I started to enjoy riding again riding my "spare" horse (the other was supposed to be "my" horse). I eventually sold him and feel so much better because now I can focus on the horse that actually fits my level and personality. We had an awesome session today working through one of the few holes he has (not standing still to be mounted). I enjoy riding now with the right horse. My trouble horse's new owners LOVE him and guess what, he doesn't buck one bit with them!
Moral of the story is you may be much happier selling and finding a horse better suited to your needs and he may be better off as well. I disclosed all of his issues and they went in knowing what to expect.
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