tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post98338991728839032..comments2024-03-26T08:21:17.366-04:00Comments on Grey Horse Matters: When She Was Good...Grey Horse Mattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-54182244090567552712012-09-12T20:05:51.791-04:002012-09-12T20:05:51.791-04:00Thanks Mary. The truth is that our whole herd are ...Thanks Mary. The truth is that our whole herd are a happy bunch. She is very smart and knows how to push my buttons, that's for sure. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-68619639606410229372012-09-12T19:33:11.815-04:002012-09-12T19:33:11.815-04:00I think she's too darn smart for her own britc...I think she's too darn smart for her own britches! Silly Dusty! I guess that's her way of keeping it interesting. I think that may be a sign of a happy horse, she's just playin'.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068684611506771719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-25635865726086776752012-09-12T15:47:48.701-04:002012-09-12T15:47:48.701-04:00Hi Merri,
It is good to always be aware and not t...Hi Merri,<br /><br />It is good to always be aware and not take our horses for granted. I got lulled into that with Blue. Riding around on the safest horse in the barn and not paying attention all the time landed me right on my butt. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-61798767094603190042012-09-12T14:25:57.917-04:002012-09-12T14:25:57.917-04:00some horses just always keep you on your toes : )
...some horses just always keep you on your toes : )<br />and sometimes it's a good reminder for us not to take them for granted! i tend to lull into that sometimes...<br /> - <a href="http://theequestrianvagabond.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Equestrian Vagabond</a>The Equestrian Vagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600011873327347121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-3521101014467972842012-09-12T13:51:08.328-04:002012-09-12T13:51:08.328-04:00Hi jean,
I'd rather have a smart horse that w...Hi jean,<br /><br />I'd rather have a smart horse that works with me instead of a smart horse who works against me any day. That's for sure. <br /><br />It seems that right now there is a clash of wills going on. I am confident that I will eventually get her to come over to my side. I really have to if I want to be able to mount safely. There's no other option. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-16455404438027389222012-09-12T13:46:41.614-04:002012-09-12T13:46:41.614-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-18241081840780134802012-09-12T10:18:15.185-04:002012-09-12T10:18:15.185-04:00Smart horses are often the hardest to train. When ...Smart horses are often the hardest to train. When you have one that's "with you" and wants to please, it's absolute heaven. When you have one that has a strong sense of "self" it's a whole other experience. My Tucker is very much "into himself" and trying to win him over to my side is a challenge. <br /><br />Fortunately, those little lessons you can repeat over and over, such as the lunging exercise before mounting, tend to work really well...and very quickly as a refresher. Glad Dusty remembered the lungeing as well as she did. Now all she needs to remember is that you are far more determined than she is. *s*<br />Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-52075698961127375982012-09-12T08:46:08.593-04:002012-09-12T08:46:08.593-04:00I love your quote at the end of the post - so fitt...I love your quote at the end of the post - so fitting!<br /><br />They are cheeky, testing characters aren't they? But once we work out how to ask for what we want, I think it better prepares us as horse people :)Christinehttp://equus-blog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-35273829262619128552012-09-11T15:34:00.991-04:002012-09-11T15:34:00.991-04:00Hi smazourek,
I appreciate your input but I don&#...Hi smazourek,<br /><br />I appreciate your input but I don't think that's the case with her. I generally turn her and Blue out together for at least an hour or more before I ride to let them walk around and loosen up. Once I am finally able to get on I walk her in both directions for a while too. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-24229581900982265442012-09-11T14:40:08.705-04:002012-09-11T14:40:08.705-04:00It kinda sounds like she stiffened up over the wee...It kinda sounds like she stiffened up over the weekend- what with her being so bad to the left. Maybe she acts badly at the mounting block when her body doesn't feel good and it takes a bit of moving around to loosen her up.smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-78143182161931084152012-09-11T12:08:21.961-04:002012-09-11T12:08:21.961-04:00I sometimes find that dealing with children and ho...I sometimes find that dealing with children and horses seems to be the same regarding testing boundaries. I'm thankful my children are grown and stopped this particular behavior but I don't think the horses ever will. You've really got to be on your toes with them all the time. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-36730976401470141082012-09-11T11:45:10.471-04:002012-09-11T11:45:10.471-04:00Constantly testing boundaries -- sounds like a cha...Constantly testing boundaries -- sounds like a chapter heading for dealing with children *lol* <br /><br />Its great being in the company of smart animals, but I agree with you, it would be even greater to be able to relax with them sometimes and just go with the flow instead of having to constantly second-guess.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058665356922189006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-18086020703682302152012-09-10T21:35:52.799-04:002012-09-10T21:35:52.799-04:00d.j.,
It sure would be nice to relax now and then...d.j.,<br /><br />It sure would be nice to relax now and then and not have to worry what she's going to pull next. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-16168696451078255812012-09-10T21:00:52.206-04:002012-09-10T21:00:52.206-04:00Dusty is a smart mare but you are always a step, a...Dusty is a smart mare but you are always a step, and a lunge line, ahead of her. It would be nice to relax now and then though, wouldn't it?<br />Deejbrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08143307437996045353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-50076587068576200542012-09-10T18:28:53.837-04:002012-09-10T18:28:53.837-04:00Val,
I'll pass what you said along to her. I...Val, <br /><br />I'll pass what you said along to her. I also agree she needs to cut me a break once in a while. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-10466157105171742142012-09-10T18:28:09.315-04:002012-09-10T18:28:09.315-04:00I never knew you were a naughty nag testing bounda...I never knew you were a naughty nag testing boundaries! ;) More power to you.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-72827289760603634192012-09-10T18:27:06.254-04:002012-09-10T18:27:06.254-04:00Lisa,
Dusty does need consistency and a gentle bu...Lisa,<br /><br />Dusty does need consistency and a gentle but firm hand. If given a chance she will always take advantage. Baby Doll was a nice horse but she may not have been what you needed at the time. Apache is worth her weight in gold in my book. She's so special and such a great trail horse. I'm glad you have her now.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-29443886256738946112012-09-10T17:11:27.101-04:002012-09-10T17:11:27.101-04:00Dusty! Be good to your Momma!
Definitely interes...Dusty! Be good to your Momma!<br /><br />Definitely interesting, but I still think she owes you a break now and then. You have worked so diligently to change both your habits.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-81007112043628761662012-09-10T15:49:06.547-04:002012-09-10T15:49:06.547-04:00Some of us naughty nags never, ever give up testin...Some of us naughty nags never, ever give up testing of our boundaries do we?? Oh, Dusty I can sooo relate!! :)C-ingspotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744931697050670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-70656820158899128412012-09-10T14:59:07.458-04:002012-09-10T14:59:07.458-04:00Oh my! Naughty Dusty! Good for you or not letting ...Oh my! Naughty Dusty! Good for you or not letting her get away with it. Sounds like she requires strict consistency and discipline.I was going to add 'routine', too, but she seems like the smart kind of mare that will take advantage when she knows what to expect and when she is bored. She likes to mix things up a bit, too, to keep her humans on the ball. lol!<br />Dusty seems a lot like my mare Baby Doll. She was super smart and not very cooperative or willing. I was too laid back for her and she would take advantage all the time.<br />Often times I think to myself that I wish I would have started out with her instead of Baby Doll, but after dealing with a more difficult, challenging horse, I am very appreciative of the horse I have now.<br /><br />~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-26191434303850769182012-09-10T14:11:16.367-04:002012-09-10T14:11:16.367-04:00I would never have thought Rosie would do that. Gu...I would never have thought Rosie would do that. Guess you had your work cut out for you back then, but she's so good now. I can only hope Dusty will have a change of attitude and start behaving all the time. <br /><br />She's gotten much better than she was as a five year old when I first got her. Back then she managed to rear up and flip herself over backwards once and took off at a canter with me half way on/off. I fell off of course in front of a huge group of riders, already mounted, waiting for me. Now she just does the butt swing and side stepping. She's almost there and the longeing does help. Fingers crossed she changes her attitude about me getting on.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-46038764162714405862012-09-10T13:15:19.496-04:002012-09-10T13:15:19.496-04:00Oh My! Rosie was HORRIBLE on the ground when I fir...Oh My! Rosie was HORRIBLE on the ground when I first got her. Mounting had to be the worst though. She would plow right over top of the block, swing away, circle around or just plain walk off dragging me along. I can't even begin to tell you how many times she knocked me clean off the mounting block. Nothing fun about it and very embarassing when you are at shows or clinics.<br /><br />Thank you for the kind complements. She's turning into that once in a lifetime dream horse that's for sure.Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906855143092978620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-15013134021392915592012-09-10T11:10:42.107-04:002012-09-10T11:10:42.107-04:00Hi Jeni,
Sounds like you did a lot of great work ...Hi Jeni,<br /><br />Sounds like you did a lot of great work with Rosie. I find it hard to believe she was ever anything but wonderful ;) I love your Rosie. She's very special and beautiful.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-50657211879294533972012-09-10T10:17:02.768-04:002012-09-10T10:17:02.768-04:00Rosie used to be that way and I did a lot of the s...Rosie used to be that way and I did a lot of the same work you're doing. Weeks went by and that is all we did, completely saddled and bridled, lined up to the block. Step up, wiggle saddle, pat butt, step up, step down, walk away. Sometimes I went all the way up and sat - always kept her guessing as to what I was going to do. Now, rock solid and completely loose rein every single time. <br /><br />Think now I'm going to teach her to hind to me when I'm on various objects.Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906855143092978620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-259851952497830292012-09-10T09:56:38.844-04:002012-09-10T09:56:38.844-04:00billie,
Your pony and Dusty seem to have the same...billie,<br /><br />Your pony and Dusty seem to have the same sort of personality. <br /><br />I agree that Dusty would benefit from consistent work. Right now I don't have the time to ride her more than two or three times a week though. It would be nice to be a lady of leisure and have all the time in the world to do what I wanted instead of what needs doing. In any case she will have to work with me and my new policy of getting no leeway from now on. No more benefit of the doubt for her. I know it might sound a little harsh but I believe that given an inch she'll take the mile. <br />Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.com