tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858836779457163540.post2808701206672048606..comments2023-10-30T07:00:40.866-07:00Comments on Mustang Diaries: Trapped!Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06369244473889348601noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858836779457163540.post-7806761907779642632007-05-15T11:56:00.000-07:002007-05-15T11:56:00.000-07:00I've got the day off from work today and have been...I've got the day off from work today and have been reading this blog most of the day. I'm really enjoying it.<BR/><BR/>My mustang is great about understanding troubling situations too. He's gotten himself in a bunch of tight, twisted, scary spots, but he just stands still and lets me fix it. He doesn't panic, but trusts me to fix it.<BR/><BR/>The first time he saw a wire fence, he didn't see it. He just saw the horses on the other side and walked right through the wire! He ended up totally tangled. No panic. Just stood there and lifted his feet as I asked in order to free him.<BR/><BR/>I wish he wouldn't get tangled in the first place, but I know that he's not going to make it worse!Kateehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03539642068473264986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858836779457163540.post-1119714674564407532007-04-30T19:32:00.000-07:002007-04-30T19:32:00.000-07:00Yes, there most certainly would be differences wit...Yes, there most certainly would be differences with trust between horses that have grown up wild and horses that have been born in captivity. There are also be big differences between the domesticated version depending on the way they have been raised. I know lots of cowboys who would much rather start with a wild horse than one who has been spoiled or abused by humans.<BR/><BR/>The earlier in a horse's life it is exposed to something, the easier it is for the horse to adapt to it. The training I do is always with horses that I have bred and raised so their experience with humans starts from day one with me. Because I can start with them at birth makes it easier for me to accomplish the things I want as well. Most of my horses lead (and I mean really lead), clip, load and bathe by the time their weaned.<BR/><BR/>BTW part of my early training includes wearing the halter and dragging the leadrope as well. I think all horses who live in captivity should know how to be tangled in a lead rope.<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed your post!Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858836779457163540.post-22501099547445298052007-04-23T09:48:00.000-07:002007-04-23T09:48:00.000-07:00I to read Mikails blog. I read her post and I thou...I to read Mikails blog. I read her post and I thought " yep that would work with an older somewhat trained horse, but...not a chance with half of mine, not a chance."<BR/><BR/>I always turn any horse I get, domestic or wild, loose in the round pen with a halter and lead for a few days. I can watch them and see what they know and don't know. And then I take it from there.<BR/><BR/>I've seen so many instances where riders on well trained horses, get off or bucked off or whatever, only to have the horse spook and end up trapped in some way, whether it's the reins catching or them getting caught in something and well, the experience didn't end well.<BR/><BR/>Teaching a horse to be calm when trapped is a great thing to do, but the training is much different with a domestic bred horse vs. a wild one. And add a rescue horse with fear of human issues from abuse and it's a whole nother kettle of fish.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad Sunny is learning to trust you, makes things easier when situations like this happen. Good job. She's come a long way in the time you've had her.Lady Of Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528836839856266688noreply@blogger.com