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Less Is More Horsemanship Forum
Welcome to the Less Is More Forum. This forum is to post questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, principles, concepts and ideas regarding Natural Horsemanship and more importantly, the philosophy of "Less IS More". This is a place where like-minded people can come to throw away all the old traditional ways of training, and riding, and begin to experience a new FREEDOM in their relationship with their equine partners. Whether your goal is to learn more about natural horsemanship, get support for your own personal Less Is More belief, find solutions for problems that are hindering your relationship, begin a journey of discovery or healing, this is your home. Regardless of what the current "fads" are in traditional circles or natural horsemanship circles, I encourage you to think 'outside the box'. Feel free to post a message.
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Brittany Tarpley
Sep 25, 07 - 10:24 PM |
Help!
Hi Michael, I have a question about an issue Blade and I are having. Since the day I bought Blade, which was a year ago, we have had leading problems. When I first got him, he would stop after every step and refuse to go forward. Literally, after every step. It would then take me 5-10 minutes to get him to take another step. 5 minutes later I would get another step... 5 minutes later another step... You get the picture. Anyway, now he is doing so much better after several months of groundwork, undemanding time together, and NO riding. He will still stop when going on his way past the barn, and certain other "problem spots", but I am able to get him moving again within about 5-10 seconds. Once he is a certain distance past the barn however, there are no stops whatsoever! I decided to start riding him again this month and obviously I am having this problem in the saddle, but it is much harder to get a hold of the situation. He will stop at many more places than he will on the ground and when asked to go forward, he will stop, back up, and once even offered to buck. Since that one time, he has not offered to buck, because I have never given him the chance. I always either ask for lateral flexion or disengage the hindquarters. When I go on this very short trail we have at my boarding barn that encircles the arena, he will stop, back up while pinning his ears back, and try to turn back around so he can face the barn. Once he is facing the barn he will stop, and bend down to graze, yanking the reins out of my hands in the process. I have tried asking for a disengagement of the hindquarters, and then I turn him around in a circle to get his momentum going. Sometimes this works for the whole ride, but more ofte, it works for several steps, or it doesn't work at all. I also have tried asking for lateral flexion and waiting for him to have some time to think and relax, before asking him to move forward again, but he does not act like he is scared, just that he wants to quit working and start eating! Any advice on this? Thanks, Brittany |
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Connie
Sep 26th, 2007 - 10:27 AM |
Re: Help!
Brittany, did you get my email on Blade. This will also cause him to back up and refuse to go forward. This conferms what I explained to you in the email. flyinghooves@yahoo.com Connie |
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Brittany Tarpley
Sep 27th, 2007 - 12:23 PM |
Re: Help!
I have an appointment with the equine chiropractor on October 2nd. I will let you guys know how it goes. Thanks again Connie! Brittany |
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Connie
Sep 27th, 2007 - 1:19 PM |
Re: Help!
""""""Great"""""". You are very welcome. Lets us know the out come. Connie |
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