What has your horse taught you lately...

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Well - as the ginger ninja and I are doing a LOT of long lining as part of his rehabilitation programme I've been learning some really interesting things... A lot of these I already academically knew but have felt them come into practice and it just made me realise how much our horses have to teach us everyday, and wonder why I'd never really done this before. With that in mind - what has your horse taught you lately?

I'll go first:
- The position of my body REALLY does impact where he moves too
- He is braver and brighter than I give him credit for on a daily basis
- Neither of us like the rain, but are both too stubborn to be beaten
- Using my voice and body position on the ground I can get lateral work (shoulder in/leg yeilds) out of him with only guiding contact on the lunge lines
- I can practice my riding position (well upper body at least) without being on a horse

and finally
- I actually really like my boy, he's more than I ever give him credit for!

Wow - quite a list... your go and some home made cup cakes for all...

T xx
 
That they listen to your voice more than what you think.
My horse has far more brain than i give him credit for.
Never Never give up ! It will all come together in the end no matter how long it takes
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I've learnt that it's the small things I take for granted with my boys and how big a part of my life they actually are. They make me feel complete.
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One thing I have learnt alot about recently is youngsters and showing. I bought Sammi as a broken 3 year old, 13 years ago. Recently bought a 10 month old unhandled colt in January. I now realise how much work someone else had to put into Sammi before I bought him! I like to think that I have done everything with Sammi, but I appreciate now I haven't!! Another thing I have learnt is that horses have bad days too, not just you!! xx
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My old ponio taught me how to fall off (lots!!!) and more importantly how to get back on again
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and to be grateful when things go right for once!!
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New girlie has taught me not all ponies are cheeky little b*ggers and that some are angels...
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And both have taught me NEVER to have another grey!!
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my mare has taught me she hates working in the rain it makes her really angry
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and my old lad has taught me never under estimate a old dude lol
 
my new horse has taught me courage (because its been 7 years since I last rode til now) patience (because she has never had her feet picked up and its a slow but successful process) and happiness (no matter how stressful work gets, she brings me down to earth and makes me realise whats really important.
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After a few years of frustration and, frankly, terror, my horse has taught me that by using a langauge he understands we can have FUN! Body language is sooo important, and respect works both ways.
Good thread, thank you!
 
My boy has taught me a LOT
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Wouldn't have said he went about it the right way, but I've gained a heck of a lot of experiance and a teenie bit of fearlessness.

Well, okay - not much
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But nappy, reary, bucky, spooky, bolty is not so scary on him any more
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To be firm, gentle and patient.
To be extremely stubborn lol.
That he listens to my voice far more than I thought he did (discovered last week he'd do walk>canter on the lunge just from a voice command ... who knew?!)
That I still love him even though he's a total pain in the a*se.

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My horse taught me this morning that people on the ground are very,very scary - cue much spooking at people walking past the menage on the way back from turning out and much hanging on for dear life by me!
 
My horse taught me that the more stressy i get at him for swinging his bum away from the mountain blook every time i go to get on (can leave him standing perfectly next to it all day - i get on the block and que bum swinging away!) the more he will do it - then when i do launch myself on he is so rearing to go (from the stress of it) we end up with a direct transition into collected canter not walk and a buck inbetween..... horses!!
 
My horse has taught me that it's the little things that make all the difference - which makes me appreciate how lucky I am.

Oh, and to make sure that I actually do have a carrot in my pocket.......
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My boy has recently made me realise how very precious he is to me. He has also taught me that he cannot cope with box rest, that I can do all I can to prevent laminitis...but it might not be enough and that I had no idea at all what 'slim and fit' was until he lost so much weight and the vet said...now he is an ideal weight!
 
My boy has taught me that determination and a positive attitude go a long way.
He is also trying to teach me to have more confidence in my own abilities (hopefully one day I will listen). I have listened though when he has shown me that I can put my trust in him.
The best thing he has taught me, or rather given me, is that warm feeling when I call his name as I walk into his block and his head comes out straight away to meet me
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Oh - and he is also the only living creature who doesnt mind listening to me singing
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I love my horse to bits - yes even when he also does that bum sticking out of the mounting block move!!
 
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Same here and that he is much much more intelligent than I am, but at least I have the sense to recognise that.
 
SWA has taught me how to appriciate the little moments you get (in between,kids,housework,dog,OH ect.....) & that no matter how scary the wheeliebin is the dandilion flower in the verge is scarier.

but most importantly how to just be us and chill, he is the best drug against PND ever & i love him to bits.
 
China Tea taught me to balance on a saddle, and to love a pony, and to love being around them.
Buzzy taught me to give as good as I got, to stick on at all costs, to not give up, to enjoy jumping, hunting and games. He taught me to judge a pony's character quickly. He taught me what determination meant. He taught me to grow old disgracefully. ;-) he was 46 when he died.
Bobby taught me patience, and how much love and trust can count for, he taught me that I know more than I think, and that I could bring on a novice horse. he taught me what soulmate meant. he showed me that what I had taught him he could teach other young riders.
Beanie taught me to ride horses. he taught me that giving up is never an option, but knowing what the right option is should be a priority. he taught me how difficult horses can be, and how scary the big wide world is. he taught me how painful a cracked vertebra is.
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Ron has taught me to trust his ability, that you really shouldn't judge a book by its cover, and that he doesn't care what I think as he's always right!
 
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