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Post by redzip on Oct 21, 2014 18:16:01 GMT
^^ We talked about rewarding and confusion on the horse's part. Zippy really tested her also, but in the end, he was quite soft and obediant. Nice change  |
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Post by redzip on Oct 22, 2014 0:10:46 GMT
Question- When would you put a broke horse into 30 days of professional training?  I'm wondering if it would be better to let this trainer come work with Zippy (and me) for a 30 day period?? Followed up with some weekly lessons for awhile. Just considering options,.., all input appreciated  |
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Post by nhg on Oct 22, 2014 0:29:18 GMT
I'm not sure what you mean by when? Anytime is fine. So you're thinking to let her ride him and work with him and work with you with him as well? Sounds like a good plan. Are you thinking you should wait until the spring?
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Post by redzip on Oct 22, 2014 0:40:59 GMT
I'm not sure what you mean by when? Anytime is fine. So you're thinking to let her ride him and work with him and work with you with him as well? Sounds like a good plan. Are you thinking you should wait until the spring? I guess I say 'when' bc Zippy IS broke, but I would love to see what 30 straight days would do for his attitude under saddle. I don't really have the money to do 30 days right now, I could,.., but this trainer eluded to the fact that it would take longer to get the desired result. I paid her for 2 weeks/2 lessons which finishes out the month of Oct. But am curious as to whether I should let her work him 5-6 days per week in November. I'll ride more now, and probably thru January,., Feb and March are our brutal months. Just looking to get Zippy 'finished out' in the way that I want, and realize that succesive days, strung together, might be better (more costly tho) than weekly lessons. Just considering my options,., |
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Post by hugs on Nov 7, 2014 12:59:48 GMT
Since its already November part of your when question was answered. The other part of the when question was answered when you said you didn't have the funds. That kind of answers that but of course having a trainer work with the Zip five days per week for a month will get Mr. Doodah (as in Zippity doodah) more finished faster but it seems to me from what you're saying that both of you are coming along quite well. I can only imagine that Zippy loves you more than any one else and knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that you care about him so it follows that he is already doing his level best to do what you want. So perhaps there is another way for you to come to your learning opportunities in a way that better trains you or teaches you so that you can uncover the part of you that you are as giving Zippers shat he needs to help his training?
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Post by hugs on Nov 7, 2014 13:08:01 GMT
I love run on sentences... and ellipsis
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Post by redzip on Nov 7, 2014 15:22:03 GMT
I actually decided that it was best to let this trainer do the 30 day training and see where we are at that point. Soooo many holes in Zippy's training,., he really needs the consistency, and the problem solving. He tested her quite a bit the first few rides, but is now behaving and improving. I'm going to continue to work with her, and see how Zippy evolves over the winter. I'll find the $$ and am making this a priority in my life and my hobby. Looking forward to an improved horse this spring |
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Post by lorddaxter on Nov 7, 2014 16:16:54 GMT
I wish horse training was free!
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Post by horselover4life on Nov 7, 2014 17:06:41 GMT
I wish horse training was free!
for that price I might be able to add a few more I've seen with craters for holes in their training...
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Post by nhg on Nov 7, 2014 19:15:36 GMT
I hate to say it but I'd say that the vast majority of horses out there have huge holes in their training. Most horses aren't professionally trained and even if they are they're only as good as the trainer's abilities and often they suck. If they use gimmicks the horse will do what they want but not really be trained for it in the true sense of the word. Some trainers take on horses and actually don't spend as much time on them as the owner thinks they are. It can be such a rip off. It's so hard to find one that will take the proper amount of time and will spend time with the owner showing them what the horse is learning. Ideally, the owner will take lessons on the horse once it's at that point. Often the owner wants a horse fully trained from knowing nothing in a month as well. Not you, Red, but someone with a horse that's just learning.
On the other hand, most people just want a good riding horse and aren't going to show it or do anything higher end with it so if it's just a good, solid horse that's enough so some holes aren't a big deal.
I'm often amazed that more people aren't injured while riding because there are so many confused horses out there that are decent mounts despite their lack of training or their poor training. Thank goodness they're so forgiving.
I'm sure that in your case, Red, he just needs a refresher and to fill some holes and you'll be happily riding him after and glad you did it.
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Post by hugs on Nov 8, 2014 20:56:00 GMT
I agree with NHG about trainers, what they say and their true ability. Peaches had TWO professional trainers before I got her.
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