This is very much like the post Mikey did at Horseshoeing Housewife; for her, Wade got it done- for me, Ted got it done. He was watching as I worked Chickory, and we hit the usual [Wall] where she allows me an inch of progress and no more. Husband says "you want the halter on that horse?" "Sure!" says I. So I got my lariat out, slipped it on her neck, while he worked with the halter to get it on her; she did try her usual rapid flight take-off that would put the Snowbird airplanes to shame, but he persisted, and in a few minutes, the halter was on, and he handed me the leadrope. Did I tell you my husband is very intuitive when it comes to animals? Check out the look on Chickory's face:
I swear she was snarling! I worked her in a circle both ways til she relaxed a little, then let her go. She did try to get away from me after she was haltered, but it's a whole different game once you can control the nose. Ted says we'll halter her every time now. I think it is no longer a fear issue with her; she has had plenty of time to get used to us. She has some sort of barrier to being handled unlike any horse I have ever known. But I intend to go on loving up on her until she figures out that I am her human -the feeder, the protector, the leader, the partner. She'll get it someday; and I have time-and my husband- on my side!
This is very much like the post Mikey did at Horseshoeing Housewife; for her, Wade got it done- for me, Ted got it done. He was watching as I worked Chickory, and we hit the usual [Wall] where she allows me an inch of progress and no more. Husband says "you want the halter on that horse?" "Sure!" says I. So I got my lariat out, slipped it on her neck, while he worked with the halter to get it on her; she did try her usual rapid flight take-off that would put the Snowbird airplanes to shame, but he persisted, and in a few minutes, the halter was on, and he handed me the leadrope. Did I tell you my husband is very intuitive when it comes to animals? Check out the look on Chickory's face:
4 comments:
yup that is one peeved pony!
She will give in just keep up the good work. How great that your hubby stepped in to help. Sometimes thats all it takes, a fresh set of eyes and hands
Yup; you can almost hear her thinking, Goodbye freedom, hello working life!
I can't help but laugh at that resentful look she has on her face! It's almost like when an angry toddler gives you "the look" for some personal affront and all you can do is giggle at her.
She'll figure it out. They all do, some just have more independence than others and don't want to give it up. :P
She doesn't look thrilled at all!
Glad to hear Gussie is doing well and bred to boot! Can't wait to see the baby!
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