tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4336485400243362481.post486924336912645126..comments2023-04-16T04:35:37.153-07:00Comments on Song of the Black Horse: A Student's Notes: New old hobbyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250005101735182059noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4336485400243362481.post-21240845670201675912011-10-11T11:49:08.575-07:002011-10-11T11:49:08.575-07:00I learned the very basics of long-lining with my g...I learned the very basics of long-lining with my green mare. I liked it because we could work out those initial "I don't wanna stop grazing" moments while I was on the ground and not on her back. Did wonders for my nerves!<br /><br />I'm intrigued by doing the lateral work while long-lining, I'd love to do that with my girl someday.smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4336485400243362481.post-71213348870051398172011-10-08T07:58:59.001-07:002011-10-08T07:58:59.001-07:00I really think this all boils down to choice. Lit...I really think this all boils down to choice. Little Love has discovered (through you) that she has a choice, and if she is freaked or anxious, you'll know it and not make her do something. Our horses have all come from various pasts, all of them pretty horrible; there's lots of room for freak- outs, etc. But, they know they have a choice now, the trust is established, and they can "do" things that would normally put them in catatonia, or complete fight mode. We're still floored by what our eyes are seeing, it really is so simple: Give the horse a choice, and be patient. Sometimes they say "no". Like jenj said: have many more happy sessions!Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702283842084745498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4336485400243362481.post-39530706230532631092011-10-07T17:34:09.013-07:002011-10-07T17:34:09.013-07:00I think that some horses truly love their jobs - m...I think that some horses truly love their jobs - my horse Cash will root around, trying to stick his face in his bridle if you're not fast enough for his taste and he's ready to go. But just like people, there are some jobs they like and some they don't, so it's a matter of finding the right job for the horse - or maybe giving the horse enough opportunities to find a job that they like! It sounds like Little Love really enjoys this new 'job' she has, and I wish the two of you many more happy sessions!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.com