More stand lessons [Here We Stand 2013, Rodney Lately 2017]. This time, we are standing near/in the trailer. Since the incident [Dubious Future], Rodney gets goofy when he leaves the pasture. When I went to get him for the farrier, he refused to leave the field. He broke his ground tie while I unchained theContinue reading “Trailer Training”
Category Archives: Horse Behavior
Leading Him On
On our walks, Milton has graduated from a chain over his nose to a plain leadrope. Okay, the ears are still back, but it’s more ‘Whatever, Dude.’ and less plotting misbehavior. Milton has also relaxed sufficiently to be on a leadrope at Stepping Stone. Although we always pack a chain leadshank, just in case. ChainContinue reading “Leading Him On”
Cookie Ball!
Nose-It! Equine Ball Flat Fill Treat Dispenser via Amazon (not available direct) I don’t usually buy cat/dog/horse toys. I am concerned they will become unused, decorative lumps of plastic. We bought what we call the “Cookie Ball” after watching Bliss and Jewel play with theirs at CAA [Show Report]. At one point, Bliss heard JewelContinue reading “Cookie Ball!”
Milton’s Delayed Future as a Riding Horse
Riding Milton is on hold while he is learning to drive. Getting used to pulling appears to be the big step in teaching a driving horse. Once we have that, we will get back to the riding question. One can never know the counterfactuals. Doing both at the same time would probably be okay. Probably.Continue reading “Milton’s Delayed Future as a Riding Horse”
Group Ride
We have a new feature. We worked both horses in the ring at the same time: Greg, ground-driving/long-lining; me, riding. After warming up at a walk together, Rodney would park and watch Milton, then vice versa. Lather, rinse, repeat. From a work point of view, not much happened. We milled around, did a few figures,Continue reading “Group Ride”
Milton & Me
Still waiting. So, a thoughty post. All the physical parts are in place: trailer, truck, Coggins. Now we need to have all the people in town at the same time. Our most recent random gesture [Sand Colic?] seems to be working. Milton seems to be settling. I would almost … almost … be willing toContinue reading “Milton & Me”
The I-Got-This Training Theory
Last week, Rodney was proud of himself for mastering an exercise [By George]. That’s the goal for all of his work. Remember the high school science demo that used air pressure to cavitate a can, UW-M Wonders of Physics: Collapsing Can? That’s how Rodney’s mind works. Overwhelming External Pressure When the world is tooContinue reading “The I-Got-This Training Theory”
Virtual Brush Box 