JoannaC
Well-Known Member
She was just a very lovely lady who was quite nervous and very soft so pony was taking the pee basically.What was wrong with her and/or the horse? Just asking out of interest.
She was just a very lovely lady who was quite nervous and very soft so pony was taking the pee basically.What was wrong with her and/or the horse? Just asking out of interest.
Without wanting to offend anyone I would save your money. I just don't believe in it. If someone could genuinely communicate with horses surely they would be training olympic team horses and be paid a fortune for it!
Exactly! ANY ex[erienced and competent horse-person, communicates well with horses they see - because they know what to look for. Supposed horse communicators who claim to be able to determine problems from a photo are con-artists! They are just guessing - and hope they guess correctly with customers who will tell others how good they are!!
It might not be your thing but this isn't a place for making disparaging comments. Like I said (and I'm not justifying myself) - I don't prioritise this over the opinions of those professionals that have actually seen my horse. It isn't doing any harm and I do believe some people have a gift for it and are going to be 'better' than others.
I disagree. I have known too many horse owners being pressured into using a 'communicator' - and it has caused a LOT more 'trouble' than was fixed. Communicators too busy 'communicating' with the horse - while pocketing the proceeds - when it is the owner who needs help and encouragement and some cause for increased confidence. And, of course, people for whom communicators have just been an expensive 'mistake' don't like to admit they were fooled! A good teacher/trainer is FAR more effective in sorting out problems!
I hope you do, too. There is room for a diverse range of opinions here and that is the beauty of seeking advice from others.I hope that I can continue to visit the forum but these feelings have been building in my reaction to posts over recent months and this is the result. I must add that I have also had very good info and responses from a small number of regular posters for which I have been very grateful.
So, a little update for those who were interested
Robert is firstly a lovely guy and clearly a great horseman. I was on the phone to him for over an hour; he started by telling me what my horse was saying to him, then I asked a few questions. Most of my questions were answered in what my horse was saying though.
I took a lot of notes, but to cut a long story short:
Ultimately I think it was worth doing and it was very interesting, there are definitely some things that are unique to my horse and I do think there is truth in it, but at the same time I wouldn't believe it over what my vet and other professionals who actually see my horse think. I think it was worth doing for interest and a bit of peace of mind that I am doing the right thing, as I do worry a lot and I know my horse picks up on that.
- The physical problems my horse had were picked up, and as his feet are more balanced his whole back end is more comfortable - my horse came to me with unbalanced feet, particularly the back, and my farrier has been working to correct them alongside foot X rays. Lots more about his feet too but essentially he is more comfortable now than before
- He isn't too happy with his saddle - I knew this and the saddler is coming out next week
- He likes his bridle, especially behind his ears and it's more comfortable than the last one - made sense as I bought him a nice comfort bridle with cut away ears
- He's had gastric ulcers - yes I treated them last year and I'm pretty sure he came to me with them
- Some slightly more emotional things - he thinks I'm funny but doesn't like it when I'm upset and wants me to tell him it isn't him who's upset me; he doesn't want to jump so I don't fall off (in fact doesn't want me to fall off ever, and I haven't fallen off him), he doesn't like helicopters, and he mentioned a light blue fleece rug that he doesn't like because it pulls on his skin; he has one that he has grown out of so I don't use it much but I imagine it isn't very comfortable.
Not meaning to be flippant - this is a genuine question . You seem to be a knowledgeable owner who knows her horse and responds to his needs , so I am interested to know what you were told that made you feel that it was worth doing . You say that he told you some things that are unique to your horse but in what respect would you say that this information is useful and/or has helped you and/or your horse now or in your future management of him ?
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