The heat has been a pretty good factor for now riding. Along with not able to get on by myself.
Last night it was hot as usual, but I decided to do some work on the ground with him. Started in the arena and we did some sideways, squeeze and circling games. Then out to the round pen for some liberty work. stick to me and come back to me. He did very well in this. After 6 months I do have a partner. He wants to be with me.
Went out the pen to eat some grass and then over to the wash rack (oops, I lost my partner then) I can't decide if its the concrete or the hose with water. He kept pulling back and rearing. It's funny once he figures out that he has to get on the concrete and stand. He does it, but this is a true fight all the way. Can't figure out what it is. I finally did the squeeze game with the concrete and me. He was able to get back on the concrete and stand. All of this for a hosing down. quite a challenge. He is that for sure, but a lovable kind. LOL I try very hard not to be the German Captain.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Parelli things to remember
Mary Lou Johnson, 2 Star Instructor told me, “You get off your horse when you have lost your connection. You get on the ground, reestablish the connection, then you can get on again.” What a simple way of presenting such a complex idea.
While I was attempting to trailer load my horse after we had established confidence and he was no longer emotional, Cezanne DeCristoforo told me, “Only play the Friendly Game when your horse is somewhat IN the trailer. Bring him out, then put him right back in there with ENERGY.”
“When he’s somewhat in the trailer and he goes introverted on you, play the Friendly Game on Zone 5 until he wakes up.” – Cezanne
“When taking a gate apart, undo the bottom first, and the top second. When putting a gate together, do the top first and the bottom second, so it doesn’t fall on you and kill you.” – Pat Parelli
“A lot of horses can’t look at you with both eyes, and they have a huge problem changing eyes. Work on this until you can skip to them from 22 feet away and gently touch them on their foreheads while they keep both eyes on you.” – Tina Giordano
While I was attempting to trailer load my horse after we had established confidence and he was no longer emotional, Cezanne DeCristoforo told me, “Only play the Friendly Game when your horse is somewhat IN the trailer. Bring him out, then put him right back in there with ENERGY.”
“When he’s somewhat in the trailer and he goes introverted on you, play the Friendly Game on Zone 5 until he wakes up.” – Cezanne
“When taking a gate apart, undo the bottom first, and the top second. When putting a gate together, do the top first and the bottom second, so it doesn’t fall on you and kill you.” – Pat Parelli
“A lot of horses can’t look at you with both eyes, and they have a huge problem changing eyes. Work on this until you can skip to them from 22 feet away and gently touch them on their foreheads while they keep both eyes on you.” – Tina Giordano
This weeks ride
After showing puppies and working, riding is really getting put to the side. I wanted to ride this week, missed last week.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Tonight
I had a great time with Regalo, we hung out together and did some liberty in the round pen, worked on the friendly game in the woods. He was able to go sideways over the ground pole. Went over the jump in the woods. He was bvery calm and hapy tonight.
He is getting so much better.
He is getting so much better.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Lesson
Regalo lesson with Jerilyn on Monday. He was upset from the beginning. First he didn't like being near the wash rack while someone used it. He was upset with the fly spray and anything else that was going on. I took him over to the other side of the arena where we wait for our lesson to begin.
His lesson begins with going through the arena gate calmly. He is very nervous and rushes through the gate. She makes him go back and forth through the gate until he does it one foot at a time. Then he goes over to the water and she sprays his mouth so he feels the water on his mouth. After a little while he is clam and the water is not a big deal.
Back out to the arena and she is asking him to go forward on the circling game. He can't do it calmly. His feet are moving in all different gates and he is whizzing around the circle with no control. When he turns and wants to come into the center he is allowed and she pets him. Then sends him out and this goes on for a long time. finally he is calmer and she stops to put his hackamore on.
He walks away from her and she has to chase him to make him stay in the arena, then out to the front pasture. He runs a little and then turns and stops. She then takes the time to readjust the bit and hackamore then she gets on and the ride out in the pasture. He does great up and down the pasture walking and gating easily. It is amazing to watch him goes so nicely under saddle.
After he is finished riding she puts the destin on his nose and he is a little difficult but submites quickly.
Alot to work on.
Wash rack, gate, and fast circling game.
His lesson begins with going through the arena gate calmly. He is very nervous and rushes through the gate. She makes him go back and forth through the gate until he does it one foot at a time. Then he goes over to the water and she sprays his mouth so he feels the water on his mouth. After a little while he is clam and the water is not a big deal.
Back out to the arena and she is asking him to go forward on the circling game. He can't do it calmly. His feet are moving in all different gates and he is whizzing around the circle with no control. When he turns and wants to come into the center he is allowed and she pets him. Then sends him out and this goes on for a long time. finally he is calmer and she stops to put his hackamore on.
He walks away from her and she has to chase him to make him stay in the arena, then out to the front pasture. He runs a little and then turns and stops. She then takes the time to readjust the bit and hackamore then she gets on and the ride out in the pasture. He does great up and down the pasture walking and gating easily. It is amazing to watch him goes so nicely under saddle.
After he is finished riding she puts the destin on his nose and he is a little difficult but submites quickly.
Alot to work on.
Wash rack, gate, and fast circling game.
Haven't ridden in couple of weeks
I have to stop feeling like I cannot ride, because people have to help me on the horse. I know that its okay to ask for their help. Have been rather sad about not riding and plan to ask for what I need.
Regalo was sort of up tight last night. I worked him on the ground and he just wanted to move his feet. Should have done more work on the ground, but wanted to ride. Got on and he wanted to move out and was stiff on the right side. We did some figure eights, walked around the arena, and went to the far side of the arena. Like riding in the hackamore. He does really good in it.
Remembered to not go after him as a prey animal with the desinten. If I wait long enough, he will allow it on his nose. (In his time)
Regalo was sort of up tight last night. I worked him on the ground and he just wanted to move his feet. Should have done more work on the ground, but wanted to ride. Got on and he wanted to move out and was stiff on the right side. We did some figure eights, walked around the arena, and went to the far side of the arena. Like riding in the hackamore. He does really good in it.
Remembered to not go after him as a prey animal with the desinten. If I wait long enough, he will allow it on his nose. (In his time)
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Realtionship
Way More Than Riding
-by Linda ParelliThe toughest thing about relationships between prey animals (horses) and predators (humans) is the inherent fear that horses have of us, no matter how nice we are to them.
Something that will dramatically improve your relationship with your horse is spending undemanding time with them.
Think about it, unless you are feeding your horse, most times you approach him it’s because you want to ‘do’ something with him… even if it’s just grooming him, it is still something that is all about approach and this can become very unsettling and even disturbing for a horse. That’s what makes them hard to catch, resistant, hesitant, annoyed or afraid.
What you’re going to do in this exercise is prove to your horse that you don’t want anything from him and once you’ve proven this he’ll actually get the confidence to come up to you.
You’ll know you’re successful when your horse starts wanting to be next to you and stay next to you and even follow you around… and pretty soon he’ll be more excited to see you and start coming over to you rather than have to be caught.
If your horse is hard to catch, nervous, bracy or tense around you, spending undemanding time with him will be one of the most important things to do to change his negative perception of you.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR: Undemanding Time Exercise
How long you need
Set aside a full 30 minutes for this task and don’t do it at feeding time. Food in front of a hungry horse is hard to compete with!
What to do
Sit in your horse’s stable, pasture or pen. You can sit on the ground or have a chair and be comfortable. You can even read a book! The idea is not to focus on your horse at all, just be in the same space as him.
Quietly come through the door or gate, set yourself up and ignore your horse. When you want to peek at what he’s doing, do it in a casual way and get back to your book.
Simply do your 30 minutes and then leave.
Do not go up to your horse, don’t reach for him, don’t even think about it. Sometimes just the energy of your expectation or intention is enough to keep a sensitive horse away from you.
Undemanding time means you are asking nothing, just being there.
That might be very hard for you and you will learn a lot about yourself as well as help the relationship between you and your horse.
Likely reactions from your horse
In the first 1 – 4 sessions your horse might…
- Ignore you.
- Move as far away as possible from you.
- Turn his back to you.
- Stand facing you.
- Come check you out and then leave.
- Move around and around with worry.
- Try to get out of the gate.
- Come and sniff you.
- Approach and leave several times.
- Try to nibble at your toes or clothes, hair, etc.
- Nudge or try to paw at you in a curious way.
- Let out big breaths, start yawning even rolling (this is release of adrenaline / nervousness).
- Stand with his head over you, like a mare does with her foal.
- Fall asleep next to you, standing or lying down.
- Whinny when he sees you coming.
- Meet you at the gate.
How often to repeat it
You need to do this for seven sessions in a row. For the first three or four sessions you might feel like nothing is happening, but a lot is. You just don’t know it. Go through the whole seven and you’ll see things change so long as you’re following the directions properly.
Ideally, you wouldn’t do anything else in the same session. If you still intend to play with him after that, make your exit; wait for a minimum of five minutes (preferably a lot more) so it is a totally separate session with him.
After you’ve completed the seven sessions and your horse is more relaxed and trusting of you, you shouldn’t need to do this again unless all of a sudden something has caused your horse to revert. Then do it once or twice to balance the relationship out again.
Cautions
It is best that your horse is by himself and no other horses are able to get between him and you.
If he nibbles or paws at you allow the gentle stuff, but if it starts feeling uncomfortable for you, gently or more insistently wave your arms and legs until he backs off. You might want to stand up, but don’t go towards him. Do some jumping jacks if he’s getting pushy, but otherwise pet him and end the session.
If your horse is dangerous in any way then sit outside the gate. It might take more than seven sessions before he relaxes and gets more trusting, but the effect is the same.
If your horse is very self-confident and tends to push you around or is mouthy and overbearing, you cannot do the exercise by sitting with him because he might get overzealous and actually become demanding of you! This horse needs something to do, he doesn’t need to feel more confident around you, but maybe what you need to learn is how to become more interesting and provocative in your training sessions so he doesn’t get bored or naughty. Learn more about this by downloading the Horsenality Profile. Undemanding time with this horse can be achieved by grazing him, just hanging out and scratching his itchy spots.
If you try to do this with an aggressive or a wild horse, such as a newly adopted mustang it will take a lot longer than 7 sessions. It is not an efficient way to start, you need something way more powerful such as being the supplier of his water. If you are in the Savvy Club, type Catching into the search engine and learn how Pat Parelli does it. We advise novice horse owners not to attempt this.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Leadership
I wanted to pass on some reflections on a Liberty seminar I attended this
weekend with Robin Gates, a certified Carolyn Resnick instructor. I took
my five year old Paso Fino mare Maia.
I have been with horses for over 50 years now, am a level 4 student in
Parelli, yet I am awed by what I learned from Robin. To put it simply, Parelli
puts pressure on the horse to do something (as light as possible) and
releases pressure when the horse makes a try. This gives you obedience, but
since beginning exercises are on-line or in a round pen, the horse feels that
it has no real choice in the matter. I have often noted a flatness in the
horse's expression, far different from the dramatic posturing you see in
horses playing at liberty with each other. Robin establishes leadership, asks
for movement or stillness with body language, allows the horse to choose
to stay or go, but rewards liberally if it chooses to follow her feel,
building a strong bond of respect, trust and a shared sense of joy and play. I’
d say it was the difference between the horse having a job to do for you
or having a passion to play with you.
When we entered the arena, Maia was a little distracted but she synced in
with me as I walked, trotted, stopped, backed up and turned at liberty.
Robin observed for a bit and asked what I wanted to learn from her during our
session. I told her that I wanted to be a stronger leader for Maia when
she lost confidence. I wanted her to automatically sync in with me, not
just when she knew the answer, but also when things fell apart.
Her first advice was not to carry treats. Doing so created a false bond
and engendered a sense of entitlement in the horse. Frequent reward is
important to motivate the horse, but the horse has to accept that the food is
YOUR resource, just as a lead mare owns that best hay pile. Just like the
lead mare, you MIGHT share with your horse, but it is your call and your
horse should be at peace with that. Robin came in to play with Maia. The first
thing Robin did was establish that Robin "owned" a bucket of senior feed
next to the fence in the arena and that Maia could not go near that bucket
without an invitation from Robin. Maia tested that theory a number of
times as Robin moved farther and farther away from that bucket before deciding
that Robin was serious. OK, this woman is one tough lead mare. The only
way to get to that grain is to ask the lady politely.
Next, Robin asked Maia to come to her. Maia was uncertain about whether
she wanted to have a relationship with someone who would bite her for going
into that bucket without an invitation. She thought about that for quite a
long time and Robin left her alone, patiently "present in the moment" with
Maia while Maia worked out the pros and cons. As Robin pointed out, for
there to be true choice, the horse has to be able to leave you without having
an adverse consequence - has to be given the time to think and truly
choose to be with you rather than away from you.
Maia's first approach toward Robin was small, just a couple of steps, but
it was away from the grain. With each iteration, Maia became more
confident that Robin was a generous leader if Maia was polite and respectful. The
bond between the two strengthened and Maia became more focused, trusting
and relaxed in following Robin's feel. Robin rewarded Maia liberally for
making those choices, but it was a reward freely offered, not a bribe to do
something, or a response to Maia begging for treats. Indeed, begging stopped
because Robin didn’t have any food on her.
I came to Robin’s clinic because I had read and been fascinated by Carolyn
Resnick’s book, Naked Liberty and her Waterhole Rituals DVD. The way
Carolyn interacted freely with horses at liberty in large spaces was what I
wanted and what had first drawn me to natural horsemanship. I believed,
correctly, that this type of feel, energy and body language must be experienced
live, rather than read about or watched on a DVD.
The second day of the clinic built on the first.
One of the highlights for me was a trailer loading exercise. It had taken
one of the participants 2 and a half hours to load her horse in the trailer
to come to this clinic. She was apprehensive about how long it would take
her to load her up to take her horse home Sunday evening. Robin had her
start playing at liberty in the arena with the trailer parked inside and the
door open. At first they ignored the trailer, then Robin had Grace walk
up to her near the trailer to talk. No question of asking the mare to load
up. Indeed, if she tried to pass Grace, they told her whoa. After each
chat, Grace turned and walked back to the fence to reward Namaste with a
handful of grain. Within a few iterations, Grace and Robin were sitting on the
floor of the trailer chatting and Namaste was sniffing the inside of the
trailer.
Robin then haltered Namaste and casually walked up to and into the
trailer, ignoring the mare, just examining the trailer with great fascination.
Namaste had some hesitation, but as Robin ignored her and was raptly focused
on parts of the inside of the trailer, Namaste stepped up into the trailer
with her two front feet. Robin paused, then turned and left the trailer
and Namaste followed her.
Then Robin did something that made me laugh so much my ribs ached. She
unhaltered Namaste, turning her loose and proceeded to ignore her. She went
over to the bucket of grain and made a production of pouring a cup of grain
from one bucket to another, mixing in just the right number of carrots,
then pouring that into another bucket. Namaste would try to sneak her nose
into the bucket and Robin would swat it away irritably - "don't bother me
child - I'm busy with important stuff right now!" She then straightened out
as though she were 90 years old and started to slowly hobble over to the
trailer, Namaste trailing behind her. Again, Namaste tried to herd Robin or
stick her nose in the bucket and got it swatted away. Robin took multiple
tries to climb into the trailer, and before she succeeded Namaste had her
front feet in the trailer, looking back with an impatient "Hurry up and get
in here with my food" look. Robin hobbled to the front of the trailer,
ignoring Namaste and then made a production again, mixing her bucket of grain
and carrots properly and before long, Namaste climbed into the trailer and
finally was allowed to put her nose into the bucket to eat. Robin walked out
with one of the two buckets, followed by Namaste and went to get more
"stuff" and again made a production about getting the mix exactly right before
hobbling back into the trailer - again preceded by Namaste. With the focus
off of the mare, Namaste had nothing to resist and she knew that Robin was
bringing a very good deal and putting it at the front of the trailer.
Amazing to watch!
I am truly honored to have watched this amazing lady work with Maia and
the other horses brought to the clinic and to watch the changes her method
brought about in the horses' and participants' understanding, focus, bond and
feel. I choose to have a relationship with my horse where the horse has
the right to leave me, but chooses to stay and follow my feel, not because
he knows I can make him do so, but because he thinks I'm the best leader he
can find and being with me is being surrounded by joy, love and respect.
The horse already knows how to do everything we want him to do and he knows
how to mirror us. Those things come at birth, just from being a horse.
I'm excited about incorporating this kind of true bonding and leadership
based on choice, simple, fluid body language and energy, mutual respect and
appreciation.
If you have the opportunity to take a clinic with Robin Gates, don't
hesitate. Do it. Your horse will thank you.
Jackie Decker
Mystic Ranch
4264 Beagle Road
White City, Oregon 97503
541-826-8400
www.mystic-ranch.com
weekend with Robin Gates, a certified Carolyn Resnick instructor. I took
my five year old Paso Fino mare Maia.
I have been with horses for over 50 years now, am a level 4 student in
Parelli, yet I am awed by what I learned from Robin. To put it simply, Parelli
puts pressure on the horse to do something (as light as possible) and
releases pressure when the horse makes a try. This gives you obedience, but
since beginning exercises are on-line or in a round pen, the horse feels that
it has no real choice in the matter. I have often noted a flatness in the
horse's expression, far different from the dramatic posturing you see in
horses playing at liberty with each other. Robin establishes leadership, asks
for movement or stillness with body language, allows the horse to choose
to stay or go, but rewards liberally if it chooses to follow her feel,
building a strong bond of respect, trust and a shared sense of joy and play. I’
d say it was the difference between the horse having a job to do for you
or having a passion to play with you.
When we entered the arena, Maia was a little distracted but she synced in
with me as I walked, trotted, stopped, backed up and turned at liberty.
Robin observed for a bit and asked what I wanted to learn from her during our
session. I told her that I wanted to be a stronger leader for Maia when
she lost confidence. I wanted her to automatically sync in with me, not
just when she knew the answer, but also when things fell apart.
Her first advice was not to carry treats. Doing so created a false bond
and engendered a sense of entitlement in the horse. Frequent reward is
important to motivate the horse, but the horse has to accept that the food is
YOUR resource, just as a lead mare owns that best hay pile. Just like the
lead mare, you MIGHT share with your horse, but it is your call and your
horse should be at peace with that. Robin came in to play with Maia. The first
thing Robin did was establish that Robin "owned" a bucket of senior feed
next to the fence in the arena and that Maia could not go near that bucket
without an invitation from Robin. Maia tested that theory a number of
times as Robin moved farther and farther away from that bucket before deciding
that Robin was serious. OK, this woman is one tough lead mare. The only
way to get to that grain is to ask the lady politely.
Next, Robin asked Maia to come to her. Maia was uncertain about whether
she wanted to have a relationship with someone who would bite her for going
into that bucket without an invitation. She thought about that for quite a
long time and Robin left her alone, patiently "present in the moment" with
Maia while Maia worked out the pros and cons. As Robin pointed out, for
there to be true choice, the horse has to be able to leave you without having
an adverse consequence - has to be given the time to think and truly
choose to be with you rather than away from you.
Maia's first approach toward Robin was small, just a couple of steps, but
it was away from the grain. With each iteration, Maia became more
confident that Robin was a generous leader if Maia was polite and respectful. The
bond between the two strengthened and Maia became more focused, trusting
and relaxed in following Robin's feel. Robin rewarded Maia liberally for
making those choices, but it was a reward freely offered, not a bribe to do
something, or a response to Maia begging for treats. Indeed, begging stopped
because Robin didn’t have any food on her.
I came to Robin’s clinic because I had read and been fascinated by Carolyn
Resnick’s book, Naked Liberty and her Waterhole Rituals DVD. The way
Carolyn interacted freely with horses at liberty in large spaces was what I
wanted and what had first drawn me to natural horsemanship. I believed,
correctly, that this type of feel, energy and body language must be experienced
live, rather than read about or watched on a DVD.
The second day of the clinic built on the first.
One of the highlights for me was a trailer loading exercise. It had taken
one of the participants 2 and a half hours to load her horse in the trailer
to come to this clinic. She was apprehensive about how long it would take
her to load her up to take her horse home Sunday evening. Robin had her
start playing at liberty in the arena with the trailer parked inside and the
door open. At first they ignored the trailer, then Robin had Grace walk
up to her near the trailer to talk. No question of asking the mare to load
up. Indeed, if she tried to pass Grace, they told her whoa. After each
chat, Grace turned and walked back to the fence to reward Namaste with a
handful of grain. Within a few iterations, Grace and Robin were sitting on the
floor of the trailer chatting and Namaste was sniffing the inside of the
trailer.
Robin then haltered Namaste and casually walked up to and into the
trailer, ignoring the mare, just examining the trailer with great fascination.
Namaste had some hesitation, but as Robin ignored her and was raptly focused
on parts of the inside of the trailer, Namaste stepped up into the trailer
with her two front feet. Robin paused, then turned and left the trailer
and Namaste followed her.
Then Robin did something that made me laugh so much my ribs ached. She
unhaltered Namaste, turning her loose and proceeded to ignore her. She went
over to the bucket of grain and made a production of pouring a cup of grain
from one bucket to another, mixing in just the right number of carrots,
then pouring that into another bucket. Namaste would try to sneak her nose
into the bucket and Robin would swat it away irritably - "don't bother me
child - I'm busy with important stuff right now!" She then straightened out
as though she were 90 years old and started to slowly hobble over to the
trailer, Namaste trailing behind her. Again, Namaste tried to herd Robin or
stick her nose in the bucket and got it swatted away. Robin took multiple
tries to climb into the trailer, and before she succeeded Namaste had her
front feet in the trailer, looking back with an impatient "Hurry up and get
in here with my food" look. Robin hobbled to the front of the trailer,
ignoring Namaste and then made a production again, mixing her bucket of grain
and carrots properly and before long, Namaste climbed into the trailer and
finally was allowed to put her nose into the bucket to eat. Robin walked out
with one of the two buckets, followed by Namaste and went to get more
"stuff" and again made a production about getting the mix exactly right before
hobbling back into the trailer - again preceded by Namaste. With the focus
off of the mare, Namaste had nothing to resist and she knew that Robin was
bringing a very good deal and putting it at the front of the trailer.
Amazing to watch!
I am truly honored to have watched this amazing lady work with Maia and
the other horses brought to the clinic and to watch the changes her method
brought about in the horses' and participants' understanding, focus, bond and
feel. I choose to have a relationship with my horse where the horse has
the right to leave me, but chooses to stay and follow my feel, not because
he knows I can make him do so, but because he thinks I'm the best leader he
can find and being with me is being surrounded by joy, love and respect.
The horse already knows how to do everything we want him to do and he knows
how to mirror us. Those things come at birth, just from being a horse.
I'm excited about incorporating this kind of true bonding and leadership
based on choice, simple, fluid body language and energy, mutual respect and
appreciation.
If you have the opportunity to take a clinic with Robin Gates, don't
hesitate. Do it. Your horse will thank you.
Jackie Decker
Mystic Ranch
4264 Beagle Road
White City, Oregon 97503
541-826-8400
www.mystic-ranch.com
Visualization of What I Want
Effective Visualization
Effective visualization is a 6-step process that you can learn in detail in the Silva Method:1. Know what you want. Be very specific about what you want. Seeing something vague isn’t going to set the wheels in motion for something specific. For example, you can visualize yourself as being “thin” but unless you visualize your ideal body, you could easily end up anorexic-looking! In other words, “define thin!” Define what you want. Your visualization is a command to your subconscious mind. You set your intention by declaring, “this is what I want” and then your mind will start looking for ways to make it happen.
2. Visualize in the present. Don’t imagine what you want as something that ‘might be’ someday… picture it as already accomplished. You want your realities to match up and if your desires live in the future and you live now, you’ll never achieve them.
3. Be in love with what you want. FEEL the image. Emotions are essential. If you’re so-so about a dream, is it worth pursuing? No. If you’re not IN LOVE with your goal, why bother?4. Focus ONLY on what you want. Do not give any mental power to wondering how you’ll achieve it. Do not give any emotional power to potential obstacles. Remember, what you focus on expands. Focus on the potential struggle – and that’s what you will create. Focus on the potential obstacles – and they will appear. You have to force yourself to focus only on the desired outcome. Things will fall into place for you as your mind becomes attuned to the people, resources and situations that will make your dreams happen.
5. Daily practice: consistency and persistence. Just as you may be conditioned to expect the worst, you must condition yourself to expect the best. Just as you may be conditioned to stop yourself from taking action on anything that scares you, you must condition yourself to take action despite your fears. The more time, mental and emotional energy you spend visualizing yourself achieving (no matter the odds); taking action (no matter your fears); the more power you will give your goals. In scientific terms, what you’re doing with visualization is creating new neural connections that make it easier and easier to think the thoughts you want (thoughts of successful achievement of your dreams); and at the same time, allowing the neural connections that make it easy to think thoughts of failure and fear. You are creating new habits of thought.
6. Believe. This is the hard one. Our logical minds want to know who, what, when, where and how. Once we entertain those questions, doubt creeps in and the struggle begins. Doubt is the beginning of the end. Quickly and deliberately bring your focus back to what you want. It’s not your job to figure out how. That will come on its own. You’ll have a flash of inspiration; the right people will cross your path; you’ll acquire a key skill at just the right time. It really doesn’t matter HOW you achieve. Just have unwavering faith THAT you will achieve.Don’t worry if you can’t ‘see’ an actual image in your mind. Many people don’t see pictures. They feel emotions, and have specific sensory ideas in mind (visuals, taste, touch, etc.) without actually experiencing the visualization in any physical representation. That’s okay! What is important is the level of intention and emotion you put into it.
Imagination is not just for children and artists. We all imagine… many, many thousands of images/thoughts/feelings every day. How many of these are taking you in the direction of your dreams? Build on those and teach yourself to create the neural connections of success.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Watching Regalo work with Jerilyn
I had to noticed how many times, Regalo checked in with Jerilyn last night. She had him on a loose 22' line and she had it draping the ground and he was going slow. She would talk to him via the rope. Very quite movements and lots of letting him come in to her and she would rub him. He did the circling game and traveling circle game very well.
Backed him out of the field through the gate was another story. He decided he could make it out of the gate. She kept him on a short line and had him focus on her. When he wanted to go to the right or the left she simply put up an (imaginary electric fence line with the stick) gently moving from one side to another. He finally would come to rest in the middle. When he did settle in the middle, quietly she would ask him to back up through the gate. He had to do it over until he was relaxed and did it one foot at a time.
He took the bit and wore it the hold time she worked him and rode him. Thought that she would ride him with the bit and the hackmore at the same time, just till he got use to it.
We went into the arena and he was to go over the trot pole slowly and looking where he was going. This went very well and we moved off to the riding.
He was not to easy at first to get her to mount on the side of the wall. She told me to take him there a lot and let him get used to it. Maybe even put some hay or grain there for him to eat.
There was a lot going on in the arena and he was a little nervous. There was Kitty riding her horse that was wanting to trot around with his head up in the air and her moving all over the arena. She was going from outside in the woods to moving in the arena sort of fast behind him. He really didn't like that too much. Then we had Diane's granddaughter with her son and husband in the mix.
The little boy was running around and looking through the bars of the gate and this made Regalo a little upset. I had the white chair there and the mounting block for him to maneuver around. She worked him through the squeeze game and had him moving off her leg and trying to get him to cross the front legs over going towards the right . (moving his shoulders over) He really was stiff to this idea and she really worked on it.
He gaited a little not too much, but she said he will want to go into the gait and ask several times if he could gait. Keeping going in the nice steady pace of walk and small gait he was find.
Diane's granddaughters then rode Fanny out and around the arena at a walk trot and canter along with Regalo riding. He had a lot to contend with last night, but was steady and pretty cool.
All of this was about 2 hours long. He was hot and sweaty and I took him outside to the wash rack and he was very nervous going through the gate and the fan.
Water hose was scary too. I had to take the water and move it on the ground towards him and away from him. Finally just touching his feet and away. Then this was okay and we went on to wash him all over. He was then turned out into the woods and I went to rest.
Backed him out of the field through the gate was another story. He decided he could make it out of the gate. She kept him on a short line and had him focus on her. When he wanted to go to the right or the left she simply put up an (imaginary electric fence line with the stick) gently moving from one side to another. He finally would come to rest in the middle. When he did settle in the middle, quietly she would ask him to back up through the gate. He had to do it over until he was relaxed and did it one foot at a time.
He took the bit and wore it the hold time she worked him and rode him. Thought that she would ride him with the bit and the hackmore at the same time, just till he got use to it.
We went into the arena and he was to go over the trot pole slowly and looking where he was going. This went very well and we moved off to the riding.
He was not to easy at first to get her to mount on the side of the wall. She told me to take him there a lot and let him get used to it. Maybe even put some hay or grain there for him to eat.
There was a lot going on in the arena and he was a little nervous. There was Kitty riding her horse that was wanting to trot around with his head up in the air and her moving all over the arena. She was going from outside in the woods to moving in the arena sort of fast behind him. He really didn't like that too much. Then we had Diane's granddaughter with her son and husband in the mix.
The little boy was running around and looking through the bars of the gate and this made Regalo a little upset. I had the white chair there and the mounting block for him to maneuver around. She worked him through the squeeze game and had him moving off her leg and trying to get him to cross the front legs over going towards the right . (moving his shoulders over) He really was stiff to this idea and she really worked on it.
He gaited a little not too much, but she said he will want to go into the gait and ask several times if he could gait. Keeping going in the nice steady pace of walk and small gait he was find.
Diane's granddaughters then rode Fanny out and around the arena at a walk trot and canter along with Regalo riding. He had a lot to contend with last night, but was steady and pretty cool.
All of this was about 2 hours long. He was hot and sweaty and I took him outside to the wash rack and he was very nervous going through the gate and the fan.
Water hose was scary too. I had to take the water and move it on the ground towards him and away from him. Finally just touching his feet and away. Then this was okay and we went on to wash him all over. He was then turned out into the woods and I went to rest.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Rode again
Mounting team says I am getting on faster and off faster. I hoep so, but still need a lot of help to ride. He was very nice tonight, but the halter had rings on it and it went by his eye and we had a little up and down, not really bad. He stopped and we changed it out to the regular halter.
Once again, we made big circles in both directions and went farther down the arena and got really close to the wall to get off. He is more relaxed and getting more use to me. I am happy to ride again.
Once again, we made big circles in both directions and went farther down the arena and got really close to the wall to get off. He is more relaxed and getting more use to me. I am happy to ride again.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Back in the saddle again
Tuesday night
I was determined to get back and try riding Regalo. He has had 6 rides with Jerilyn and he has been doing great on the ground. So lets try it.
Laura has to be the handler and gets the stirrup ready and hold him. I tried, but still need Sue to help me get my leg over. In the saddle, I can feel that I am not balanced and try to open my hips to get in the position so I feel secure. This is really hard to do now. I wiggle a little and this upsets Regalo and he starts moving out. Not fast, but quick. I can see how easy it would be to go off him. But will work harder on get the balance back and ride at least once or twice a week.
We did a few walks stops, circles, bigger circles, figure 8's and backing up. Once he was okay with me, he settled in and had his head down. I let go several times and he released as well. He is do different from Bailey.
He would stop with just the lettting go of my breath. He is so senstive. Can do much with the leg he goes right off.
Getting off was okay, he got upset with me keep taking him closer to the wall and he didn't know what I wanted. This will get better each time. He was light and easy to ride.
I was determined to get back and try riding Regalo. He has had 6 rides with Jerilyn and he has been doing great on the ground. So lets try it.
Laura has to be the handler and gets the stirrup ready and hold him. I tried, but still need Sue to help me get my leg over. In the saddle, I can feel that I am not balanced and try to open my hips to get in the position so I feel secure. This is really hard to do now. I wiggle a little and this upsets Regalo and he starts moving out. Not fast, but quick. I can see how easy it would be to go off him. But will work harder on get the balance back and ride at least once or twice a week.
We did a few walks stops, circles, bigger circles, figure 8's and backing up. Once he was okay with me, he settled in and had his head down. I let go several times and he released as well. He is do different from Bailey.
He would stop with just the lettting go of my breath. He is so senstive. Can do much with the leg he goes right off.
Getting off was okay, he got upset with me keep taking him closer to the wall and he didn't know what I wanted. This will get better each time. He was light and easy to ride.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Games
:Last night Regalo and I had a good short session. WE did circling game, the figure 8 until he relaxed and over the trot poles until he was calm. A little friendlily game and then off with halter and stick to me in the woods. He went with me until I sent him off to eat. What a big difference.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Leaving Regalo free to eat
Last couple of nights I have left Regalo free to eat in the woods and left to go eat with Catherine.
Decided to leave the his pen propped open, so he could go in if he wanted.
Each time I returned he would come to the fence to meet me and walk back to his pen.
Last night he was eating way in the back and I called him and he came running up to me. I was so excited to get this from him.
He is getting a Relationship. Yea!!!
Decided to leave the his pen propped open, so he could go in if he wanted.
Each time I returned he would come to the fence to meet me and walk back to his pen.
Last night he was eating way in the back and I called him and he came running up to me. I was so excited to get this from him.
He is getting a Relationship. Yea!!!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Regalo eats in the woods
Regalo is starting to get more confidence in being with the herd. Last night he did some work and then went out to the grass area in front field. He didn't run around, just put head down and ate. He was very happy to be out there.
Saturday night I went out with him to do a little round of trot poles and then he went to eat. Catherine and I decided to go out and eat. I left him in the back woods eating grass. Left his gate open to the his pen. When we came back from eating 2 hours. He came to the fence when I called him. I thought I would have to go through the woods looking for him. He is really amazing.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Regalo joins the herd
Best thing ever I worked with Regalo a little, let him eat grass in the woods and then took him to the arena and let him loose. He didn't want to go out, but wanted grass, the horses chased him around and he stayed in the arena. Finally Bentley came in and and herded the other guys away from Regalo and they went running outside. It was fun to watch them run around. Regalo is pretty fast.
Finally he settled outside to eat grass. I called him and he ran the fence and then came to me and walked in the arena with me. I was so happy (happy dance)
Finally he settled outside to eat grass. I called him and he ran the fence and then came to me and walked in the arena with me. I was so happy (happy dance)
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Mantra
I am going to keep a mantra close to me: “this challenge is a gift and will help me grow into the horsewoman I want to be.” Each time a challenge comes my way, I will have a choice. I can move forward with worry and fear or I can move forward with gratitude and love. I am committed to choosing gratitude and love.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Level 2-3 Clinic with Christi
So much to learn.
Desensitizing 3 R's
Rhythm
relaxation
Retreat
Drag tarp, tree limb, noodle, use the umbrella, ball anything and do it for 10 times you next see your horse and he will be desensitized.
Taking the stick and string and snapping in down hard around him and in front of him
taking the rope and tossing it over his head and around his body.
4 steps in going forward
Smile with all four cheeks
squeeze
smooch if you please
spank yourself and then the neck of the horse
Hill therapy
3 trot pole in a arc
one jump
go over the ground poles until he relaxed and head is down and he is watching where he goes
this brings the stomach up and rounds the back. 30 days and you see the difference 10 minutes each way.
Put lots of stuff around to make him look at it
Every time you stop let out a big breath and the horse will then learn to stop with the let go of your breathe.
cup the hand and do it all over the body
Desensitizing 3 R's
Rhythm
relaxation
Retreat
Drag tarp, tree limb, noodle, use the umbrella, ball anything and do it for 10 times you next see your horse and he will be desensitized.
Taking the stick and string and snapping in down hard around him and in front of him
taking the rope and tossing it over his head and around his body.
4 steps in going forward
Smile with all four cheeks
squeeze
smooch if you please
spank yourself and then the neck of the horse
Hill therapy
3 trot pole in a arc
one jump
go over the ground poles until he relaxed and head is down and he is watching where he goes
this brings the stomach up and rounds the back. 30 days and you see the difference 10 minutes each way.
Put lots of stuff around to make him look at it
Every time you stop let out a big breath and the horse will then learn to stop with the let go of your breathe.
cup the hand and do it all over the body
Monday, April 9, 2012
Animal communicator
Slow is the word for Regalo. I must slow down with him. He doesn't like being caught like a predator.
Likes my energy, but doesn't like to be rushed. He has so much of that from the previous owner.
Wants to trail ride, wants a balanced rider. Very claustrophobic (this shows in the squeeze game and trailer loading.
Friday i tried to do things he would like, but it was major trauma for him and me. Doesn't feel safe in the pasture with me and doesn't want to graze with older horses. He feels safer in the woods alone.
Sunday I spent time just doing the friendly game around his neck and head on his right side.
I was able to put the stick over the front of him and rub between his ears. He was standing in the wash rack.
Much better day on Sunday.
Likes my energy, but doesn't like to be rushed. He has so much of that from the previous owner.
Wants to trail ride, wants a balanced rider. Very claustrophobic (this shows in the squeeze game and trailer loading.
Friday i tried to do things he would like, but it was major trauma for him and me. Doesn't feel safe in the pasture with me and doesn't want to graze with older horses. He feels safer in the woods alone.
Sunday I spent time just doing the friendly game around his neck and head on his right side.
I was able to put the stick over the front of him and rub between his ears. He was standing in the wash rack.
Much better day on Sunday.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Regalo Playing
Today I went to the barn and Regalo nickered to me and I went to his pen and he ran out to the large pen, then he cam back tome I put several alfalfa cubes in his feed dish. Then I petted him for a little while showed him the haler and he put his head down and let me halter him.
Hurray for Regalo He's the Man
Then he went out to eat grass in the woods, he now knows how to move with the lead rope and gets it to the side and moves very quickly around the woods. Put he does let me get him.
Then we went into the arena and did a couple of things, I groomed him and brought him outside for me to get his grain. Brought the bucket into the barn area and sat with it between my legs and he ate.
When he was down I worked on the rope up and around his ears, lower the head and just hanging out with me. He started rolling the feed bucket towards me and I pushed it back to him with my foot, he rolled to back to me and we did this for a long time. He likes to play and he was very happy to stand there and just hang out with us.
He has come such a long way in 3 1/2 months. Very proud of him.
Hurray for Regalo He's the Man
Then he went out to eat grass in the woods, he now knows how to move with the lead rope and gets it to the side and moves very quickly around the woods. Put he does let me get him.
Then we went into the arena and did a couple of things, I groomed him and brought him outside for me to get his grain. Brought the bucket into the barn area and sat with it between my legs and he ate.
When he was down I worked on the rope up and around his ears, lower the head and just hanging out with me. He started rolling the feed bucket towards me and I pushed it back to him with my foot, he rolled to back to me and we did this for a long time. He likes to play and he was very happy to stand there and just hang out with us.
He has come such a long way in 3 1/2 months. Very proud of him.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Notice the difference
Last night was the first time I worked with Regalo after he had the lesson with Jerilyn.
I let him eat grass first and then went to put fly spray on him and he didn't want it on. I respected this an didn't put it on then.
I used very small movement and got great results. I keep my energy done and had no stick, used the end of the rope with small movements. He did really great.
He went over the raised pole, played the touch it game, did the squeeze game, went sideways , then we worked on getting the bend in his ribs with head down.
Put rope behind him. Worked on rope over and off his head.
Then he got to eat grass again for another 30 minutes and I put him away.
Very good session.
I let him eat grass first and then went to put fly spray on him and he didn't want it on. I respected this an didn't put it on then.
I used very small movement and got great results. I keep my energy done and had no stick, used the end of the rope with small movements. He did really great.
He went over the raised pole, played the touch it game, did the squeeze game, went sideways , then we worked on getting the bend in his ribs with head down.
Put rope behind him. Worked on rope over and off his head.
Then he got to eat grass again for another 30 minutes and I put him away.
Very good session.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Jerilyn rides Regalo
She did a wonderful job.
things to work on
walking over a cavalette without being nervous and placing each foot
working on the bend going to the right
Put 22' rope on stirrup and pull it until he is quiet about it Having a halter and another line on the head
work on putting things over his head and around ears
get him to lower head for reins on and off
rope over the body to make a turn to get out of it
touch it on 3 different things
moving much slower around him
things to work on
walking over a cavalette without being nervous and placing each foot
working on the bend going to the right
Put 22' rope on stirrup and pull it until he is quiet about it Having a halter and another line on the head
work on putting things over his head and around ears
get him to lower head for reins on and off
rope over the body to make a turn to get out of it
touch it on 3 different things
moving much slower around him
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Bath Time
Well it has finally warmed up to 86 degrees and time for a bath (for Regalo I mean). We started by going out and eating some grass, then over the blue tarp ( a little hesitate, but no big deal). He is now going over the ground pole sideways. This is something new for him. Took off the fly boots and and got him ready for the bath. Doesn't like the water or the wash rack. He hated the hose. He pulled back really hard and I thought he was going to flip over, but he stopped and let me get the hook undone. I then but his lead line on and continued. He will learn by the end of summer that a bath is a good thing.
He got to go out and eat more grass and dry off. Then back with the fly boots and added this time a fly mask. He must have had one before, because he let me put it on him right away.
Flies are really bad this time of year and I will have to keep up with the spray.
He got to go out and eat more grass and dry off. Then back with the fly boots and added this time a fly mask. He must have had one before, because he let me put it on him right away.
Flies are really bad this time of year and I will have to keep up with the spray.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Working on some clinic stuff
Regalo is really having a good falling leaf. Tonight he was really doing it quite well.
Keeping the stick pointed at the hinney and getting a complete disengagement before reaching down for the rope and passing the stick under the rope.
We did some ground poles and these do make him think. He was doing rather nicely.
Backing up straight and going on his right side.
He did sideways over the ground pole both ways and learned how to step over and wait.
He was very good tonight. Learning to wait and get the stick over his head.
Got brushed (muddy on both sides) and loosing lots of hair. Was better at catching. He continues to go into the stall to get caught.
Talked to Jerilyn about riding him next Monday.
He is such a smart little guy.
Keeping the stick pointed at the hinney and getting a complete disengagement before reaching down for the rope and passing the stick under the rope.
We did some ground poles and these do make him think. He was doing rather nicely.
Backing up straight and going on his right side.
He did sideways over the ground pole both ways and learned how to step over and wait.
He was very good tonight. Learning to wait and get the stick over his head.
Got brushed (muddy on both sides) and loosing lots of hair. Was better at catching. He continues to go into the stall to get caught.
Talked to Jerilyn about riding him next Monday.
He is such a smart little guy.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Christi Rains Clinic
WOW did we learn a lot. Regalo had only a couple of days to learn to get in my trailer, but seems he likes mind better than Catherine's anyhow. WE started early and off we went. Loaded like a champ.
Took some good notes on the following
Backing up Straight
Figure 8 pattern
Four steps to RESPECT
Falling Leaf Pattern
Steady Rein
Will be doing the next clinic on April 14th.
Regalo was very good at the clinic, stood on the pedestal, went through the tarp (flying over head), went through a log squeeze game. Jumped some logs out in the field. Christi Rain rode him during the afternoon clinic. He is very tight in is neck, but was very good for her.
Big day tomorrow, feet done at 8:30 am and Chiropractor at 12:30. I have the day off to get settled after clinic.
WOW did we learn a lot. Regalo had only a couple of days to learn to get in my trailer, but seems he likes mind better than Catherine's anyhow. WE started early and off we went. Loaded like a champ.
Took some good notes on the following
Backing up Straight
Figure 8 pattern
Four steps to RESPECT
Falling Leaf Pattern
Steady Rein
Will be doing the next clinic on April 14th.
Regalo was very good at the clinic, stood on the pedestal, went through the tarp (flying over head), went through a log squeeze game. Jumped some logs out in the field. Christi Rain rode him during the afternoon clinic. He is very tight in is neck, but was very good for her.
Big day tomorrow, feet done at 8:30 am and Chiropractor at 12:30. I have the day off to get settled after clinic.
Friday, March 16, 2012
My Trailer
Last night I went out to get Regalo and he played the game catch me and ran around and thne just waited for me to get him. He is getting better. After all of that, I decided to just let him eat some grass and then try loading him in my trailer. He ate and I sat watching him. Then I got the stick and we went out to touch it. He doesn't want to touch things. So I decided to put treats on the objects to get him interested. Worked on the driving game on front end and the rear end. He was okay with that.
Trailer was a little different, but he got in a lot easier and then just stood there for a while backing out is still fast, but he is slowing down now because of the ramp. He stayed in while I clean out old hay and then I had him come out. I don't think it is going to be a real problem.
He is getting better every day. Love him
Trailer was a little different, but he got in a lot easier and then just stood there for a while backing out is still fast, but he is slowing down now because of the ramp. He stayed in while I clean out old hay and then I had him come out. I don't think it is going to be a real problem.
He is getting better every day. Love him
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Nice couple of days
Friday night was a good night for me an Regalo. We did some grazing and then went to work in the arena. He is getting much better at the squeeze game, learned the figure 8 and did jump over one single barrel. The big thing was to move closer to me while I was sitting on the rail ledge. Simply tapping him with my stick, he moved over towards me. His sideways game is doing good. He was very good for me on Friday night.
Sunday afternoon I came out later and fed him and then went to get the halter, he turned away, but stayed still. I was able to put the halter on him. This is getting much easier. I do let him graze every time he gets out of the pen. I was working with the twenty two foot line, and he was doing very good. I still have some stopping on the going to the right in circle game. We played the falling leaf pattern, he got the pattern pretty fast. Did the touch game with the cone and barrel. sideways down the outside of the arena was very good. Backed into the round pen with mud very deep behind him. He did it twice. Went outside and went through some good mud puddles ( nice). Then we went out to the trailer and he loaded with a send, but then gets worried about coming out and stands in there until I get in and back him out. Second time going in was harder and took longer and again I had to go in the trailer to send it back out. I thought he did very well with the different plans. He was groomed and all before the work started. He was a super star tonight. Well done Regalo.
Sunday afternoon I came out later and fed him and then went to get the halter, he turned away, but stayed still. I was able to put the halter on him. This is getting much easier. I do let him graze every time he gets out of the pen. I was working with the twenty two foot line, and he was doing very good. I still have some stopping on the going to the right in circle game. We played the falling leaf pattern, he got the pattern pretty fast. Did the touch game with the cone and barrel. sideways down the outside of the arena was very good. Backed into the round pen with mud very deep behind him. He did it twice. Went outside and went through some good mud puddles ( nice). Then we went out to the trailer and he loaded with a send, but then gets worried about coming out and stands in there until I get in and back him out. Second time going in was harder and took longer and again I had to go in the trailer to send it back out. I thought he did very well with the different plans. He was groomed and all before the work started. He was a super star tonight. Well done Regalo.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Learning to stay slow
Last night when I came out to work with Regalo, I realized that I do move sometimes too fast. Like I was wearing a nylon jacket and it was getting too warm, so I quickly started taking it off and noticed Regalo was getting very nervous. I slowed down and let him put his nose on it and them got to rub on his neck. He quickly settled down. When doing the sideways game, I kept pushing him and he got more out of sync. Then when I decided to just reward him with stopping after just two steps going the correct way he was much happier and released what I wanted.
Next I wanted to back him in and out of the round pen gate. I had to break it down into small steps where he understood what I wanted and then he did it.
What a smart and loving horse he is. He is hear to teach me not the other way around.
Next I wanted to back him in and out of the round pen gate. I had to break it down into small steps where he understood what I wanted and then he did it.
What a smart and loving horse he is. He is hear to teach me not the other way around.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
First Ride
When I got out the to barn, I got Regalo's grain and fed him. I showed him the catch rope and he immediately went into his stall. I just sat outside and waited, finally he stuck his head out and looked at me, "you coming in or not?" It was so funny. I am starting to think this is his game. I finally went in and put my hand on his butt and he turned and looked at me and I put catch rope on him.
He then went out and ate some grass around his pen. I did all the Parelli games and then saddled him up. We put fly wraps on him and he danced around a little and then just settled down.
It took me forever to find the right spot to mount him. He was quiet, patient and very kind. He had Catherine talking away to him, Laura holding the stirrup and me trying to mount from every which way. LOL Finally, I got on the offside and he was find. Laura walked me around and I got my balance and he was perfect. I talked to him and petted him. What a brave boy he was. Then we walked him over to the railroad ties and I put foot down, reached for the rail and took leg over his butt. All this was in slow motion. HA HA
Laura rode him around and had some fun. I gave Catherine a ride on line. I untacked him and put him in his pen with soaked alfalfa cubes. Life is good.
Then we broke out the margaritas and made a toast. I have the best set of barn buddies.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Very nervous and jumpy this night
I did the usual of feeding Regalo when I got there, then put catch rope on him, haltered and took him out the side yard for grass. There were some cattle down the way on the other side of the fence, but he only put his head up to look at them.
After eating for about 40 minutes, I took him into the arena to do some games. He was dong them all very well and we went to the side of the arena for the squeeze game and he was very nervous. It went down hill from there. He could no the sideways game, very nervous even with the stick and string.
How he went right brain extravert so fast. Wow
We are doing only one day at the clinic for my sake.
Going back out tonight and see what horse shows up. He is my little project horse.
After eating for about 40 minutes, I took him into the arena to do some games. He was dong them all very well and we went to the side of the arena for the squeeze game and he was very nervous. It went down hill from there. He could no the sideways game, very nervous even with the stick and string.
How he went right brain extravert so fast. Wow
We are doing only one day at the clinic for my sake.
Going back out tonight and see what horse shows up. He is my little project horse.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Regalo saddled
Today I went out to see Regalo and when I got out of Catherine's truck and started to walk towards the barn and not his pen he knickered for me to come to him.
This was really a good sign because yesterday we really had a long and hard loading session. He finally did load several times and stayed in the trailer with me. But he was not happy about it and at the end wouldn't take any carrots from me. It had started out really good with him going between close trees and stepping over logs.
Eating grass all along the paths as we walked the woods. LOL
Today was a complete turn around. I fed him his grain and we ran to the back of his pen because I had a stick with a bag on the end of it. He then ran down and got into his stall and waited for me. Took my time touching his real end keeping the stick down and not moving. He was nevus at first and then let me walk away from him with stick moving side to side in front of me.
I tied him to Catherine's trailer and put the new saddle pad and saddle. He was super and very quite about it all.
I did circle game, yo yo game, side ways, squeeze game and stick to me
He was super. Then got him to come up along the rail for me to get on.
He was very still and I know I could of go on. He didn't have hackmore on and I didn't have my helmet. VERY CLOSE NOW
He then got to eat grass out back for awhile.
This was really a good sign because yesterday we really had a long and hard loading session. He finally did load several times and stayed in the trailer with me. But he was not happy about it and at the end wouldn't take any carrots from me. It had started out really good with him going between close trees and stepping over logs.
Eating grass all along the paths as we walked the woods. LOL
Today was a complete turn around. I fed him his grain and we ran to the back of his pen because I had a stick with a bag on the end of it. He then ran down and got into his stall and waited for me. Took my time touching his real end keeping the stick down and not moving. He was nevus at first and then let me walk away from him with stick moving side to side in front of me.
I tied him to Catherine's trailer and put the new saddle pad and saddle. He was super and very quite about it all.
I did circle game, yo yo game, side ways, squeeze game and stick to me
He was super. Then got him to come up along the rail for me to get on.
He was very still and I know I could of go on. He didn't have hackmore on and I didn't have my helmet. VERY CLOSE NOW
He then got to eat grass out back for awhile.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Shots and Coggins done
Feb 8 Dr Trish came to give the shots and coggins . Regalo was pretty good for the shots on one side not so much on the left side. He got all shots and sheath clean. (it was really dirty) Was sedated for that and it wasn't enough to get the worming done. I did get it accomplished. He needs way more work on the mouth.
I really was upset with myself when I didn't read my horse. I had worked him in the round pen and he was really getting worked up and would not join up with me. Then I decided to let him go free out into the arena. Need I say more, he wouldn't let me catch him or get near him. Then I opened to gate for the woods to let him go into his pen and he ran all around the outside of the pens. I had to follow him in the woods, dark and very uneven ground. Finally got him corralled between the fence and end of the yard. What an ordeal this was.
I left him go a day or two and then went out and walked him down to the field to turn him out. What I did notice was that he didn't stop and look at any of the same things he did two weeks ago. He went of the bridge and into the field.
Best thing was I was going to wait until Jamie had all of the gelding in and go out to catch him..I turned and saw a red horse in the arena with Jaimie and it was Regalo he did let Jamie catch him and on along in with the other geldings. I was so surprised. He is very smart.
I really was upset with myself when I didn't read my horse. I had worked him in the round pen and he was really getting worked up and would not join up with me. Then I decided to let him go free out into the arena. Need I say more, he wouldn't let me catch him or get near him. Then I opened to gate for the woods to let him go into his pen and he ran all around the outside of the pens. I had to follow him in the woods, dark and very uneven ground. Finally got him corralled between the fence and end of the yard. What an ordeal this was.
I left him go a day or two and then went out and walked him down to the field to turn him out. What I did notice was that he didn't stop and look at any of the same things he did two weeks ago. He went of the bridge and into the field.
Best thing was I was going to wait until Jamie had all of the gelding in and go out to catch him..I turned and saw a red horse in the arena with Jaimie and it was Regalo he did let Jamie catch him and on along in with the other geldings. I was so surprised. He is very smart.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Regalo and trailer Loading 101
I had taken him to Catherine trailer before and he got in and then ran back out a couple of times and I just let it be.
This week weather was so nice, I just sat with him and let him eat grass.
Then one night I started to load him, tried to send him in the trailer and that didn't work, then sent in through the side of the trailer both ways and he did it nicely. Started with the sitck and he still didn't want to go in alone. Finally just got him and asked him to load. He needed to be rubbed and told he was a good boy. I Finally went back outside and he was getting very upset and started jumping up in the air and running backwards. I kept my cool and asked him to go forward and rewarded him each time he took a step forwarad towards the trailer. One time he raised his right front leg very high and just pawed and then looked over at me and wanted to come to me. I told him I knew it was a big step, but he could do it. (I just loved how he was commuicating to me) Such a sweet boy.
Finally he put two front feet in and then jumped back out. He did this several times and finally came all the way in and ran out fast backwards. Then I got him in and we stood together and he was being very careful. I rubbed him with the stick and it was a good try for us both.
He really learns quick and wants to please me. Love this little guy
This week weather was so nice, I just sat with him and let him eat grass.
Then one night I started to load him, tried to send him in the trailer and that didn't work, then sent in through the side of the trailer both ways and he did it nicely. Started with the sitck and he still didn't want to go in alone. Finally just got him and asked him to load. He needed to be rubbed and told he was a good boy. I Finally went back outside and he was getting very upset and started jumping up in the air and running backwards. I kept my cool and asked him to go forward and rewarded him each time he took a step forwarad towards the trailer. One time he raised his right front leg very high and just pawed and then looked over at me and wanted to come to me. I told him I knew it was a big step, but he could do it. (I just loved how he was commuicating to me) Such a sweet boy.
Finally he put two front feet in and then jumped back out. He did this several times and finally came all the way in and ran out fast backwards. Then I got him in and we stood together and he was being very careful. I rubbed him with the stick and it was a good try for us both.
He really learns quick and wants to please me. Love this little guy
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Regalo goes out into the field
Today I decided to let Regalo go out with the geldings. I couldn't catch him in his pen and had to ask fo help from Himmie. We finally coralled him in his stall pen and I was able to get the neck rope on him. We then started to take hime down to the field behind the golf cart. He was okay at first and then didn't want to go in the arena, after the arena he went slow and even crossed the bridge to the field.
Only the Arbian and Beeper seemed very interested in him. So I didn't see any fighting an so I left him in the field and went home.
Returning 5 hours later, he was grazing right next to the arbian and Beeper. Himmie went to get the last two horses and Regalo didn't want to get caught. I told Himmie to take the other horses and I would come up. As soon as the two horses were across the bridge, Regalo came to me and I was able to halter him. Gave him a few carrots and told him how proud I was of him going into the field.
His feet were sore and he was a little sore in the right hind. He got a bite mark on his side and I had to put meds on it., but he seem to be ok. Think I will turn him out with the gelding on Saturday.
He was very brave today.
Still wants to play the game in his pen.
Moving right along
It had been two nights since I had been out to the barn and when I went around the back of the barn to Regalo Pen he was standing there waiting for me. He nicker to me. (I love that sound) He was muddy and happy waiting for his grain. I poured the grain and let him eat. I was brushing him and talking to him. I then sat down in the chair next to the gate and he game to me and I gave him a carrot and showed him the string. He the turned around and left, stood behind me. Finally decided to come back in next to me and I showed him the string and he turned and stopped. I was able to get up get the string on him and the carrot was his. This was the first time he made the decision to just stand. We worked on his lowering his head and turning for the halter. Such great progress.
We went to the arena and did a little ground work, stayed tied in wash rack and then got sugar cubes. Wouldn't take the candy canes candy.
This is my little guy/
We went to the arena and did a little ground work, stayed tied in wash rack and then got sugar cubes. Wouldn't take the candy canes candy.
This is my little guy/
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Super Super Regalo
Tonight I went out to feed Regalo and we had a great time. He let me halter him easily. Then we did try some applesause one the grain. No he couldn't try that strange taste. Went out to eat some green grass and then out to the arena for a little sideways and then into the round pen. Released him and thought I probably won't be able to catch him. I sent him around the pen and then he stopped and came to me. OMG a Major break through. He stayed with me and we walked around the pen going forward and backwards. I then put the halter on him gave him couple good scraches treats and my night was made. Yes in deed
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Worming gone bad
I discovered another thing about Regalo, he doesn't like a lot of people around him. He doesn't trust all of them. He became very nervous when Laura and Sue came out to his pen. We wanted to worm him. He really didn't want me to catch him. We had a very hard time. After I caught him, and tried to put wormer in his mouth up went the head. He was very determined not to let me touch him.
I had to get rougher than I wanted or needed too. He was going to over the top of us. Everytime I got harder he would lick and chew. He was calmer. It was very interesting. The head came down for submission.
Later I took him out to circle up the hill. Noticed he is very un balanced. Then he went over the railroad ties okay. I dropped the lead and he was free. He knew he was free and headed towards his old pen and the rope caught on something and he stopped. I was able to go get him.
very interesting night.
I had to get rougher than I wanted or needed too. He was going to over the top of us. Everytime I got harder he would lick and chew. He was calmer. It was very interesting. The head came down for submission.
Later I took him out to circle up the hill. Noticed he is very un balanced. Then he went over the railroad ties okay. I dropped the lead and he was free. He knew he was free and headed towards his old pen and the rope caught on something and he stopped. I was able to go get him.
very interesting night.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Scary Mud
Last night I went out to the barn to see Regalo. It had been raining for two days and he was happy to see me. He stands by the fence and waits for me.
He is eating his Senior grain and eating very well. I slip the neck rope on him and let him finish eating. Then we get the halter on and go to the arena.
There is a lot of water in the arena and this makes mud and puddles.
We had over to the grooming area and I tie him up to the rail. Leave him there for a few minutes and then go get the grooming stuff. He likes to be groomed and there are horses doing things all around him. Groom tail and then use the stick and string to play friendly game.
We head out into the arena and I look for things to do with him. Sit on the railroad ties and do yo you game. He is listening great. Start the game of do you see the mud, and try to send him through it. He really has his eyes on the mud and doesn't want to get in it. I walk through the mud and he gets a little braver. Then I make it a little easier and he is able to get through it. Don't push him over the threshold.
Move on to the squeeze game along the wall and arena. Did more friendly game with stick and string. Started the send for cicle game. He is good going to the left, but stops at the same place on the right. So I get him to listen to easy and stop him before he gets the steam up. We are now able to do a better circle game to the right.
The sideways game is really don't bad, I have to slow down and let him know he is getting it. We end on this note and go back to graze on some green grass. Finish up with alfalfa cubes and a good night.
He is eating his Senior grain and eating very well. I slip the neck rope on him and let him finish eating. Then we get the halter on and go to the arena.
There is a lot of water in the arena and this makes mud and puddles.
We had over to the grooming area and I tie him up to the rail. Leave him there for a few minutes and then go get the grooming stuff. He likes to be groomed and there are horses doing things all around him. Groom tail and then use the stick and string to play friendly game.
We head out into the arena and I look for things to do with him. Sit on the railroad ties and do yo you game. He is listening great. Start the game of do you see the mud, and try to send him through it. He really has his eyes on the mud and doesn't want to get in it. I walk through the mud and he gets a little braver. Then I make it a little easier and he is able to get through it. Don't push him over the threshold.
Move on to the squeeze game along the wall and arena. Did more friendly game with stick and string. Started the send for cicle game. He is good going to the left, but stops at the same place on the right. So I get him to listen to easy and stop him before he gets the steam up. We are now able to do a better circle game to the right.
The sideways game is really don't bad, I have to slow down and let him know he is getting it. We end on this note and go back to graze on some green grass. Finish up with alfalfa cubes and a good night.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
One Month Ago
what a change in Regalo in one month. He is starting to eat the good grain. I took him out to the bridge and we walked over it. I turned him out in the gelding pasture and he did good, but then wouldn't let me catch him. To this, we simply took Beeper out of the field, and had him go away. Finally Regalo came to the fence for me to catch him. I was also out of the fence.
He is going around eating grass in different places and I did get him in the trailer twice. Worked him going through the squeeze came between the trailers. He is doing lots of different things. Doesn't want the halter on, but can put neck rope on him easily.
He is going around eating grass in different places and I did get him in the trailer twice. Worked him going through the squeeze came between the trailers. He is doing lots of different things. Doesn't want the halter on, but can put neck rope on him easily.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Neck Rope working
For the pst few days I have used the neck rope to get him in thw halter. It seems once he is caught with the neck rope, he doesn't mind the halter at all. Also, feeding him alfalfa and grain at night so he looks forward to seeing me.
Got him to send through gate and do the squeeze game. He is very smart and learns fast.
Everyone thinks he is so cute.
Got him to send through gate and do the squeeze game. He is very smart and learns fast.
Everyone thinks he is so cute.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
What a night...
It was going to drop down to the wind chill of 19 degrees and I went out to the barn hoping I could get a blanket on Regalo and halter him.
He was waiting for me at the gate, ate 1/4 scoop of grain, and let me brush him and put neck rope on him and then the halter. We left the pen and went out to the arena and I just rubbed him and took some time to just be with him. Gave Regalo a few treats and then put his sheet on him. He was very nervous, but was quite good.
He was waiting for me at the gate, ate 1/4 scoop of grain, and let me brush him and put neck rope on him and then the halter. We left the pen and went out to the arena and I just rubbed him and took some time to just be with him. Gave Regalo a few treats and then put his sheet on him. He was very nervous, but was quite good.
Getting Somewhere Now
Regalo hasa been with me for 21 days. After moving him to a pen with a smaller pen and a stall has may a big difference. He stays in the small pen and lets me grooming without running out. I have started giving him alfalfa cubes soaked every night. Stop him getting the alfalfa from Himie. This made him really take a notice of me.
Have been able to get the neck rope on him a couple of times and he was easy to let me rub and pet him.
Starting to eat some pellets and looks for me to come every day.
Have been able to get the neck rope on him a couple of times and he was easy to let me rub and pet him.
Starting to eat some pellets and looks for me to come every day.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
New Pen
On Monday we did chase Regalo to get him to let us halter him. He was very frighten and I felt it was the wrong thing to do at the time. Terri did the chasing and he did come to the fence a couple of times to me.
This is not the way to get his confidence. So we moved him to a smaller pen in the back and he has a stall with the larger run. He can herd him in the pen so I can groom him and enjoy him some.
Last night I did get to groom him and feed him some alfalfa cubes that I soaked. But no haltering was allowed.
This is going to take some time to do. He was been at the farm for two weeks.
This is not the way to get his confidence. So we moved him to a smaller pen in the back and he has a stall with the larger run. He can herd him in the pen so I can groom him and enjoy him some.
Last night I did get to groom him and feed him some alfalfa cubes that I soaked. But no haltering was allowed.
This is going to take some time to do. He was been at the farm for two weeks.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
My Journey with Regalo
December I was given the opportunity to own a Peruvian Paso gelding. He was not being used and needed his own partner. The lady was located in Austin and wanted a good home for him. I was able to relocate Bailey with her previous owner and Uno came up to Arlington to live with me.
The first day he was very upset and didn't eat anything and called out to every horse around. I walked him around and got him to eat some alfalfa. He has very good ground manners, but I did notice that he hasn't been exposed to much. He is a Right Brain Introvert.
This is really going to be a change for me.
The first day he was very upset and didn't eat anything and called out to every horse around. I walked him around and got him to eat some alfalfa. He has very good ground manners, but I did notice that he hasn't been exposed to much. He is a Right Brain Introvert.
This is really going to be a change for me.
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