Since Miss. Flicka has so much freedom in the pasture now the past few weeks shes started to act alittle bratty, she wont let me lead her and she really wont let me brush her... shes tryin to be my boss and we all know thats not how it works. I'm suppose to be the boss... So we are workin on this. I've been gettin advice from other horse friends and watching youtube videos to learn how to work with Flicka. I hope one day soon I can get one of my horse friend to come over and work with us... I really need hands on, someone who really knows what they are doin to work with me, show me, teach me the right way to build a respectful, loving relationship with Flicka. Shes tried to nip me a few times and mostly when I try to lead her... I've put this on hold til I learn more or feel more confident cause you see she really scared me one day and know she know I'm scared. I try with all my heart to not be scared when she acts bratty but its really hard, I try to act brave but she now knows that my heart is pounding in my chest.
I did learn from a youtube video that other day that when I walk into the pasture, just walk alittle in, call to Flicka, watch her, she knows I'm there....... then stand, wait and let her come to me. When she does I then reward her with praise. I also let her smell my hand and give her a rub. Then I am to leave her standing there in the pasture. They say to do this for awhile, it builds up trust. So thats what I did this morning and it took my stubborn horse atleast 30-45 minutes to come to me... I was freezing my toes off. But I was not gonna give in and let her win "
The Show Down", I didnt care if it took hours, I was not leaving that pasture til she walked over to me. I know I have so much to learn and will... its just gonna take time and patience.
This is how far away she was from me...
She stood there forever either being stubborn or really enjoyin the warmth from the morning sun.
Shes such a beautiful girl
One of these days shes gonna be one of my best friends she just doesnt know it yet
Hey.........how's Wednesday?? I get off at 8:30 wednesday morning, and I can be there by a little after 9............cuz you are right....you need help!! LOL
ReplyDeleteHorses really do have a mind of their own and a good one at that. I think they were put here on earth to challenge us - and to steal our hearts. Good luck with her.
ReplyDeleteIf you can, watch some Clinton Anderson videos. We feel that he does the best job of explaining and showing how to get a horse to respect you. If you get RFD TV, they have some pretty good horse shows on there.
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