Marecare

Hey there. Haven't caught up in a while. Would like to see your thoughts in the lead mare thread in training.

Marecare, I just wanted to say that I love seeing the photos you post. Firstly because I enjoy the pleasant, calm, effective process they depict, and secondly because I grew up in Northern California, and the background in your photos reminds me of home. . .

Marecare
10,000 volts!! - some young folks these days can't recognise sarcasm when they read it.

And the filly looks like a beautiful Welsh Cob mare, who for sure won't give in easily.
But I fear for the horse, the mare is not going to have an easy life of it in that household.
Sad.

Barry

hey waz up?

I've been thinking a bit lately about things I'm seeing, experiencing, and on the rare occasion I log in here, reading, and I wanted to share my thoughts and maybe start up a bit of a discussion. ...

I HATE to get on "my horse rears" threads because of all the bad advice. Rearing is dangerous. It can get you killed. Find someone who knows what they are doing to train this horse or sell this...

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Be patient and calm....sing or laugh. Don't get caught up in anger and frustration. You'll end up in an arguement you won't win and the horse won't respect you. Rookie said it too where you...

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From all positions. I want to be able to lead my horse from any point in front of the shoulder and drive him from any point behind the shoulder, or draw him toward myself, start, stop, slow down,...