Recent content by moosea

So, for example, if I'm training a horse to lift it's feet and it reacts in a negative way what would R+ do in that situation? Because if I continue to persist in trying to lift the foot then that is non consensual. But the foot will eventually need to be lifted and the horse has no idea of...

I don't even think about that, I just think about what I want them to do and then work out how to get them to do it? I don't really spend hours analysing every micro step in the process. If I want a horse to learn to pick it's feet up then I know how to train it to do so. But I don't sit down...

ooh! ok then I do use that!!

Thank you for explaining. I have never tried this type of training. I don't use treats to train because I always feel that animals should want to work with you, not be bribed into certain behaviours.

I'm unclear on why that is funny?

If you start a new thread perhaps someone more tech savy can help you? Because it is making you look a bit silly imho. I read it as asking questions. It won't kill a horse to be beaten with a sick, but its still not acceptable. SY, does he have a place in training horses? IMHO, he does...

I don't think that putting to sleep a 20 year old with more than one onging health issue is the wrong decision. Perhaps ask your self what would be the best outcome for you both? If you continue with your mare what are the chances of her having a happy, field sound life? How will she cope...

It used to very common that the instructor was mounted so that they could demonstrate any movements or exercises. But I am old so it's not common these days. If you were following the instructors instructions then the outcome was their own fault!

Sugar beet is a great source of fibre, and is easy for horses to digest ( approx, 20% easier to digest than hay) It has a high soluble fibre content which is processed through the hind gut. Because of this it provides a great slow release energy ( a rate which is comparable to some conditioning...

When was the last time her teeth were looked at?

I really understand being afraid and nervous and unsure - that's exactly how I would feel too. But try to remember that you were afraid and nervous and unsure when ozzy was biting A.J and when he was refusing to move and when he wouldn't stop moving and when his legs needed clipping and yet you...

I wasn't aware there was soft tissue damage apart from bruising? I've bruised my leg on my bedpost, didn't throw the bed out! ( did swear at it a lot!! )

That is why I suggest the your OH is the one to verbaly reprimand him at the first sign of anything untoward. That will hopefully re enforce your higher position! I'm sure you will do great with him - you have made soooo much progress with him :)

IMHO there are levels of aggression. I don't think biting t feed time is what I would consider an act of serious aggression which would warrant PTS on the first occassion.

I personally dont think lunging and biting is serious aggression. My chestnut mare would literally try to kill you in the field - no one could go in her field, ever. She would charge at you, head down ears pinned and strike with her fronts then spin and double barrel at you. Ozzy has made...