tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post2515669422492556327..comments2024-03-28T19:35:24.365-07:00Comments on Rural Revolution: Greener pasturesPatrice Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-65747506566910190652010-08-16T12:38:50.944-07:002010-08-16T12:38:50.944-07:00P.S.
I just realized that girl's an Appy!! Ya...P.S.<br /><br />I just realized that girl's an Appy!! Yay!!<br /><br />A. McSpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-50690061372874224372010-08-16T12:37:08.525-07:002010-08-16T12:37:08.525-07:00That's one good-looking mare.
And good advice...That's one good-looking mare.<br /><br />And good advice from G-ma T about the halter.<br /><br />I didn't realize she wasn't being ridden! I'm betting she'd take to it really well since she's gentle and seems willing to please. Kimberly's right about training...it's all about the eyes, hands and arms at first, then once you're on your knees and legs play a very important role. I've ridden quarter horses to work cows and thoroughbreds for pleasure...a possible equine oxymoron..lol..but my favorite ride by far is a good trail mount with a bare-back pad and a sheepskin. It takes some chops and a different approach to saddle riding, but there's nothing to compare to the relationship it allows you to build with your horse. <br /><br />Hug Brit for me.<br /><br />A. McSp <br /><br />How old is she?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-82658573587325111802010-08-16T08:15:43.688-07:002010-08-16T08:15:43.688-07:00Patrice,
Over at http://matronofhusbandry.wordpre...Patrice,<br /><br />Over at http://matronofhusbandry.wordpress.com/2010/08/16/the-state-of-the-pasture/#comment-9359 she has several articles on rotational grazing that are excellent. This type of grazing extends the season and enhances the quality of your pasture.<br /><br />There are You Tube videos on gentle horse training techniques. Watch one a week and put it into practice for the week. Watch the videos or read some gentling books for general info on "horse psychology". They are much different to train than dogs. You don't even need to touch the horse for some ground training. Eye movement or hand/arm position is all it takes to move a horse in the direction you want him to go.Kimberlynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-31585269148652986002010-08-16T07:07:55.423-07:002010-08-16T07:07:55.423-07:00Oooooh, good point, Grandma! I never thought of t...Oooooh, good point, Grandma! I never thought of that. Can you tell we're amateurs when it comes to horses?<br /><br />BTW, for those wondering why we'd bother keeping an untrained horse - Brit was given to us for free by a friend who had too many horses. While we've never trained her to ride, she's as friendly as a puppy and will literally dog our heels when we're in the pasture. We keep her because she actually makes an excellent herd guardian for the cows. It would be an extra bonus if we got to the point where we could ride her.Patrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-35873971502209004602010-08-15T23:49:49.003-07:002010-08-15T23:49:49.003-07:00Patrice--Just a little note of caution from a long...Patrice--Just a little note of caution from a long time horse owner...never turn your horse out in any pasture with a nylon halter on. If they get caught on anything (actually, it's not IF but WHEN) they will break their neck trying to get loose because nylon halters are made to be indestructible. <br /><br />Ask some experienced horse friends if they can recommend something breakable the horse can wear if he/she is difficult to catch, otherwise PLEASE turn the horse loose without a halter on. I would hate to see something terrible happen to your beautiful Appy!Grandma Tillie's Bakeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04347610921670487366noreply@blogger.com