tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post3103287109216984896..comments2023-10-28T00:51:22.112-07:00Comments on MiKael's Mania - Arabian Horses: MiKael Meets Richard.................the ghost horse part 2Rising Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-88419010873653446212008-12-10T19:51:00.000-08:002008-12-10T19:51:00.000-08:00I had no idea you had that fall, I'm trying to fig...I had no idea you had that fall, I'm trying to figure out why I missed those posts! That's one hell of a way to injure yourself! Oh, I just saw why I haven't seen the posts...it was a year ago.Geckohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869977105238208893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-87400333076756228392008-12-08T18:43:00.000-08:002008-12-08T18:43:00.000-08:00I know you will have the patience and perseverence...I know you will have the patience and perseverence to make this horse awesome and it sounds like you have someone who shares that, that is so cool. Can you adopt me (and my 4 horses) LOL.<BR/><BR/>Still worrying about your recent surgery, what where how and recovery. Take care (((Hugs)))Lori Schmidt (LoriProPhoto)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01786227217137143996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-68332306459311527232008-12-08T09:58:00.000-08:002008-12-08T09:58:00.000-08:00I understand all about fear. But...I think you AND...I understand all about fear. But...I think you AND Richard need to takle the filly together. I think he needs to ride while you either walk beside or lead him. Maybe not right next to the pen either the first time or two. I would make this a gradual transition both because I would not want this *very* smart horse to discriminate between you and Richard any more than he already has, but also I would not want this to become an area of conflict and/or habit. <BR/><BR/>I have had dogs who have been very well behaved while I was there only to have the behavior fall totally apart when I was not...and I would not want to see this happen to such a lovely stallion.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17685436243608973979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-63567864279931644182008-12-08T07:05:00.000-08:002008-12-08T07:05:00.000-08:00MiKael I can only imagine how your "parts" are rea...MiKael I can only imagine how your "parts" are reacting to all this fear associated with Reflection. Hang in there and yes, remind them that you DO know more than a thing or two about how to train horses.<BR/><BR/>Take your time getting back up on Reflection. There is no rush since Richard is working with him. You want that first ride to be a confidence building success, not a fear reinforcing failure. Take your time.Kateehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03539642068473264986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-83792166059858456712008-12-08T06:24:00.000-08:002008-12-08T06:24:00.000-08:00I think you're right in thinking Richard is the ne...I think you're right in thinking Richard is the next in line to train the studly behavior our of this horse. He respects you, but not Richard if he keeps acting up near the filly. And by the way I would feel 'smug' too, if I could handle something my trainer couldn't with my horse. There's nothing wrong with feeling good about yourself there, it will help get rid of some of the fear of this horse,I think.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-15937335896048108552008-12-08T06:11:00.000-08:002008-12-08T06:11:00.000-08:00Funny how Reflection was scared of a "reflection"....Funny how Reflection was scared of a "reflection". I am glad he got that over with. I am like you, I can do with out 8 second rides. How great that you can get him to behave. That is really great!!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13155749395336824191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-20635869790842341532008-12-08T05:07:00.000-08:002008-12-08T05:07:00.000-08:00You and Richard make such a wonderful team that wh...You and Richard make such a wonderful team that whatever this special horse needs you guys will fix. I love this attitude about stallions behaving.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07331876220972088597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-45617558010903198582008-12-07T21:31:00.000-08:002008-12-07T21:31:00.000-08:00Wow! Kudos to you for training him to control his ...Wow! Kudos to you for training him to control his studly behaviors while on the ground. You should feel a little bit smug. You've still got it.<BR/>And I bet you'd even be able to exert your presence on Reflection while in the saddle, too. He already respects you.<BR/><BR/>The spooking from his own combined rider-horse shadow is a little bit worrisome, though. I'd be more than a bit worried about riding him while he's got so many serious spooks.<BR/><BR/>Good luck!<BR/>~Lisa<BR/>New MexicoLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.com