Horse Behavior – Page 25 – Virtual Brush Box

Face Off

Rodney engaged in a Death Ray staring match with a new neighbor. [WCOW]

Previous Horse hated cows. Cows across the street. We used to trot up & down our long driveway for conditioning hacks. The only thing that made him more nervous than the cows across the street was the empty field where the cows had been on the last pass. Which way did they go? Which wayContinue reading “WCOW”

Rapprochement

Hubby thinks Rodney and I are coming to an agreement. A few nights ago, Rodney and I had a minor kerfuffle during evening chores. When I put him in his stall he took a funny step. I led him back out and circled the pen once or twice to see if he did it again.Continue reading “Rapprochement”

Getting Exercised

With Rodney’s new attitude [Update] we have restarted our groundwork exercises. The most recent addition is to have him move sideways along a pole on the ground. If memory serves, western trail classes have horses sidestep around a square of poles. We are starting easy with a pole, or a times, the tip of aContinue reading “Getting Exercised”

Foto Friday: Carrot’s Eye View

The Sunday Stills challenge for this week is “Fruits and Vegetables.” At our barn, f&v means one thing: carrots, carrots, and more carrots. I have prior carrot pics (including gratuitous kitten with carrots) but elected to stay with the spirit of the thing and take new. Further carrot commentary.

Remember This?

Does Rodney remember what a bridle is all about? Why yes he does. Peppermints helped him over the shock.

Translator Needed

At the South Carolina show, I will be riding Lola, a ~16 h, chestnut, ASB mare. She is dainty, well-trained, and clear about what she wants. However, between her saddleseat accent and her mare accent, I don’t always understand what she is saying. Occasionally, I find myself inexplicably at the wrong gait or headed offContinue reading “Translator Needed”