Ok, well I'm at the point where I just want some darn advice. Could someone tell me if I'm screwing up or something?!
Some background: I got this pony a few months ago through a board member who lives in another state. She came from a guy who had a TON of shetlands running on two acres of concrete, not the best conditions.
This particular mare had probably never seen a farrier, did not lead etc. Anyway due to crazy life stuff, I finally started working with her a couple weeks ago. I am NOT a professional, I am NOT a horse god...but I did do fine with my other horse, almost 2 years old now, who was pretty much untouched when I got her as a 5 month old.
NOW this mare is 100 percent a different story. She shivers when I touch her, and up until today the most I got out of touching her to try to tame her down for feet is touching her upper leg. At first when I started, she tried to bite me a few times, and showed indications of wanting to kick.
I guess I'm worried. My BO and her mom seem to think I'm really making an improvement with this pony. SHE thinks the pony was abused at some point, as she is so shakey and is incredibly afraid of pitchforks.
ANYWAY it was commented that the person I got her from figured she'd be further along by now. I have not been able to see her daily, which I think is a factor.
So...advice please? I'd really appreciate it!!
Some background: I got this pony a few months ago through a board member who lives in another state. She came from a guy who had a TON of shetlands running on two acres of concrete, not the best conditions.
This particular mare had probably never seen a farrier, did not lead etc. Anyway due to crazy life stuff, I finally started working with her a couple weeks ago. I am NOT a professional, I am NOT a horse god...but I did do fine with my other horse, almost 2 years old now, who was pretty much untouched when I got her as a 5 month old.
NOW this mare is 100 percent a different story. She shivers when I touch her, and up until today the most I got out of touching her to try to tame her down for feet is touching her upper leg. At first when I started, she tried to bite me a few times, and showed indications of wanting to kick.
I guess I'm worried. My BO and her mom seem to think I'm really making an improvement with this pony. SHE thinks the pony was abused at some point, as she is so shakey and is incredibly afraid of pitchforks.
ANYWAY it was commented that the person I got her from figured she'd be further along by now. I have not been able to see her daily, which I think is a factor.
So...advice please? I'd really appreciate it!!