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How to start natural horse manship
I am really into natural horsemanship stuff, but the problem is I just don't know how to start. I can't ride because I just got my plaster off from breaking my wrist from my horse buckin me off. So what is the first thing I should do on the ground. I might have to wait for a while because of my wrist. Could you please give me some idea's ?????????
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Permalink Reply by Jackie Cochran on
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Good work Jennifer!
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Permalink Reply by Krystal.b on
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Thanx for the idvice Sassy. It has got me thinking about the space with me and my horse :)
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Permalink Reply by A_Sassy_Temptation on
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any of you guys tried any Jonathan Fields stuff? Saw him perform at the Mane Event, he had some cool ideas, and his horses were very respectful. You tube is great for up and coming horsemanship people along with the "already famous" aswell.
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Lamm on
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That is the first time I heard of him..... thanks for the tip... can't wait to check it out.... thanks Sassy...
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he is joining with Myler bits to make a more comfortable biting system for horses, I ahve one of his correctional bits and I love it. He was phenominal at the Mane Event
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Permalink Reply by Shirley on
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Jennifer: It's been a while since I've looked at Jonathan Fields stuff but I remember liking his style. I think you will too. Let us know!
I didn't know your white horse had been through so much emotional trauma. That is so sad. I have seen horses where it is so evident. Their eyes do just look dead and it breaks my heart, The horse that I bonded with that was so afraid from abuse still had a kind eye and still wanted to be friendly as long as those around him didn't do things to remind of his abusers. I will always miss him. But that does make it even harder to watch someone treat a horse badly.
Today is gonna stay under 75 and there is a cool breeze so I'm anxious to spend time with the horses. Had family things to take care of most of the day but then ....off to the barn!! This weather is rare and so appreciated this time of year. Whew!
Krystal: What fun things are you up to today? It was a little cooler last night so I got to play longer with Cash. He needs more exercise cause he's eatting too much clover and being lazy so he's gaining weight. That can lead to way too many problems that I'd like to avoid. He's been getting a little dull so I'm also trying to move things up a bit with more energy. I remember when he was three his trainer said "He won't buck, he's too lazy" Generally that is so BUT I still have a crack in my old helmet from when he did buck~~with lots of energy and enthusiasm. Three years ago. It is rare for him to buck. Last night he did alot but I wasn't on him. He was feeling good to have a break from the horrible heat~~Me too!!!
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Hi Shirley... hope you have fun at the barn... Toby is way better and interested and calls me and joins up with me... he is friendly to others if I am around but doesn't generally gor for people.... he is way better now.. The only thing I wanted to add about any discipline is it's only as good as the person asking the horses feet to move.. Oliver is moving!! woohoo!!
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Jennifer: You have made the world a better place~~especially for your two horses. And I'm sure your example of determination with love and patience will help many other horses and people. There's the GOOD ENERGY!
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Really???? that's a nice thing to say..... :) Thanks Shirley... speaking of energy, I was at the zoo yesterday and I as goofing around and talking to the zebras and they eventually got to running around, woohoo!!
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Sounds like lots of fun. Zoos and rodeos are a mixed bag of emotions. I love seeing all the animals but then there's always the thought that they should be wild and free. Many of the zoos are more naturalized now so they seem better to me. I do still go sometimes but there is always some sadness.
Much improvement since when I was a kid...that was horrible.BIG animals and TINY CAGES. Which zoo did you go to? Did you take some pics?
We added a new boarder yesterday. A 9 yr. old mare that they think is Morgan, QH, Haflinger, combo. Her heritage took an interesting twist yesterday when our ferrier got there of what a small world this is. Have to tell that later. This was a an exciting but stressful day. It went pretty good. I'll still be anxious for a few days. I was able to spend ten hours at the barn yesterday and I did ride twice about an hour each. I can't believe I'm STILL tense in calm situations just waiting for the boogie-man to come out of the field and freak Cash. It's so emotional and not logical! On top of that I've sat many horrible spooks and I've fallen off one spook but when that happened I had feet out of stirrup and one rein only. I haven't tried that combination since.the big fall. I know falling hurts, I know I get up, I know I bruise, I know I might have to take a trip to the hospital. I know I can break something. But if that were to happen, I'd still feel it is worth it and get back on again. Sooooo why can't I just loosen up a little and just RIDE! It's lots better after 6.5 years so if it takes that much longer again it will most definitely be worth it...heck if it takes 3 times longer it would still be worth it. I guess I'll have to settle for each little improvement and keep improving. We do so much better if we keep busy doing something rather then just practicing riding by going around in circles. The lady that has been giving me lessons had me write a word in the arena dirt while riding in great big letters. How cool! I had to use all the aids we've learned in a kinda fine tuned way to get the letters anywhere near right and it was fun. Cash got the hang of it the second time and Maneuvered much better then the first time so that was encouraging.
Yesterday was full of 'happenings' at the barn...some good some bad, plenty of drama by the dramatic and some nice chill-in when the dramatic weren't there.The mood at the barn always seems to tense whenever a new horse is added, especially if the new horse goes in your pasture which was my case. One day down with minor incident and hoping the rest of the familiarizing between horses will go as well. It's a previous boarder with a new horse so the people don't have to adjust too much I know there was some hurt feelings yesterday between some and I wish that didn't happen. I need to get out soon and check on how things are going. The horses have probably been alone a couple of hours. This is one of the times we wish there was a full time person on duty but other then the few boarders that come during the day, there is no one there from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00. Could be much worse, could be lots better.
I could take the attitude if something goes bad then it's all in their nature etc.but I think we took them out of nature and have a responsibility to keep them as safe as possible. I've heard so many horror stories of what has happened to individual horses that they intensify my concerns. The barn owner is pretty unconcerned as a laid back kinda fella but in general his calmer head is beneficial.
I better quit chatting at you!
Keep Horsen around!
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Well Shirley, I only know that I've not ridden in so long that I am definitely not afraid to anymore.... before I was riding and never ever ever comfortable..... My new thing is to turn on my sprinklers and get my headsets and see if Toby and Oliver will dance around with me and follow my energy...... Right when Toby was keeping up and at my shoulder I clicked to him which then he stayed there the rest of the time and we did figures and a little routine in my arena...... my horses really don't spook.. they are more stubborn in listening to me and then we fight and have dangerous arguments on trails and Toby goes backwards down the cliff or he spins and runs..... so for now, there is no need to ride that old senile fart horse...... I do want to pony him with me and Oliver so that is why I hang out with the two of them at the same time and Manage Oliver... that makes Toby more trusting of me and Oliver together...... but Toby likes in hand work and he's fun to work with alone.... after he finished his breakfast Oliver joined up with us too, I had the headsets on but you could see the horses picking up the rhythm.... when I have speed control at all gates and can get direction changes from him I will get on and ride him..... until then, it's not worth it to be on him and wishing I wasn't...... even Clinton Anderson said that last week.. I took it as a sign... he said that it's better to be on the ground than on the horse and wishing you were on the ground.. Oliver is not scaring me at all anymore... his dominant behaviors don't seem to be so prevalent.. now to get the energy going so he will follow along and speed up and slow down when I ask him to.....
Our Zoo in Los Angeles tries really hard..... of course Animals should be free but nature is just as cruel as captivity.. it is what it is.... the zebras are in perfect health and the animals were thriving, many being bred to help renew endangered species..... their attitudes seem sad though, that is sad..... so when the zebras got excited to see us it was fun woohoo!!
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Hi Sassy. His work that he is doing with his horses on line and at liberty are exactly what i'm trying... thanks for that... :) instead of rubbing I've been clicking... I think that is the main difference.... :) I can't rub my horse too much because he gets too overly friendly.... and my other horse doesn't care to be rubbed... but the clicker at the same moments that Jonathan is rubbing is starting to keep them at my shoulder at my speed.... :)
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