tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post6119124409434760345..comments2023-10-28T00:51:22.112-07:00Comments on MiKael's Mania - Arabian Horses: More about the Horses.........Rising Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-73603385091321597992011-04-23T07:37:23.693-07:002011-04-23T07:37:23.693-07:00Rhythm is a very handsome boy!!! I love those chro...Rhythm is a very handsome boy!!! I love those chromey chestnuts!!JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876732061083507317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-19705987455365937142011-04-22T16:45:23.467-07:002011-04-22T16:45:23.467-07:00It's amazing how much damage you can do by for...It's amazing how much damage you can do by forcing them into a false frame. Ugh.Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139769676714813261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-67668162628829879542011-04-22T14:10:09.888-07:002011-04-22T14:10:09.888-07:00All I can say is I'm so glad you hav your hors...All I can say is I'm so glad you hav your horses away from this guy. And yes its a shame that trainers dont have to pass a special sort of exam or have agrading system. That way you at least know the level of knowledge they have. I hope the spring weather is allowing you to spend some special time with your horses and bringing a smile to your daysallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472781841288909994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-21181710985873775142011-04-22T12:24:45.698-07:002011-04-22T12:24:45.698-07:00As for BG not being able to tell the leads, I know...As for BG not being able to tell the leads, I know a gal who calls herself a trainer and can't for the life of her, get her diagonals. Needless to say, she never gets past the intro classes in dressahge.*eyeroll*sigh*Cut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10355349642284506192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-22068438490322325572011-04-22T12:19:33.080-07:002011-04-22T12:19:33.080-07:00For me it can be the right lead, but now that I kn...For me it can be the right lead, but now that I know how to set the horse up and ask- neither one is a problem, no matter the gait leading up to it. Even still though, sometimes I manage to screw it up and blow it. But it is me, not the horse. <br /><br />The issue is obviously BG and has become habit. Luckily it is an easy fix, no special 'tools' needed. Hubby explains it far better than I can. Clearly and easy to understand. Drop me a line and I can have him help you out. Cutnjump1@yahoo.comCut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10355349642284506192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-82139004920270860302011-04-22T09:52:52.778-07:002011-04-22T09:52:52.778-07:00FV, there's so much literature to support how ...FV, there's so much literature to support how we sit in the saddle affects how our horse moves, I guess it only makes sense that his lack of feeling in one leg could be affecting these green horses. <br /><br />Linda, I get overwhelmed thinking about it but if I don't do it, it won't get done. Whose goning to buy horses with obvious issues like this. I offered someone Vee at a screaming deal because the woman had the ability to fix this and it didn't happen because the woman thinks that there is a physical issue with Vee causing it. I firmly believe otherwise and guess I'm going to have to prove it. If my dream has any chance of surviving, these horses need to be fixed.<br /><br />Tag was actually quite easy to fix thanks to a trick I learned from Mike Neal. I will try to get some pictures to add to a post about it.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-70465866078091497312011-04-22T08:14:18.646-07:002011-04-22T08:14:18.646-07:00I don't know how you can do all that fixing by...I don't know how you can do all that fixing by yourself! :( I'm overwhelmed just reading about all of it. <br /><br />I'm interested to hear how you retrained Tag out of pulling back when tied.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303523299217618526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-4268902200417552952011-04-22T07:04:14.718-07:002011-04-22T07:04:14.718-07:00That's an interesting thought- that maybe it&#...That's an interesting thought- that maybe it's his riding affecting their performance.<br /><br />Rhythm looks lovely there.Fantastyk Voyagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15065772565014490544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-14067609284309121032011-04-21T22:31:58.975-07:002011-04-21T22:31:58.975-07:00Nicole, I'm not sure if that look is about his...Nicole, I'm not sure if that look is about his mother, who really is right there, or because of his injury. Poor guy. Most of the pics that day have that worried expression.<br /><br />Nicole, it's also interesting I wasn't put off because he didn't know them. Looking back at this I just can't believe I didn't see through this guy. I don't know if he's in it for money or to feel like a big shot.<br /><br />Carol, sometimes it's so overwhelming I don't know which end is up. The only reason I even posted this is because of all the work he claims he did. It's hard not to look at these horses and not be mad at myself for not seeing through this guy. The best part is that it's now over. I don't have to worry about him doing anymore damage to my horses. For that I am grateful.<br /><br />Arlene, I understand that Rhythm will be shown this year. I will try to track his progress.<br /><br />I think a lot of people get sucked in by "trainers" who are not trainers. I wish we had some way to register them like they do in Europe. <br /><br />fern, the fact there are two of them makes me think it has to do with his balance too. He says he has no feeling in one leg. That might be the reason. I'm glad I was able to spot it in Percy before it got as advanced as Vee. I think it will be easier to fix in him. <br /><br />HOAL, there's a lot about this that's hard for me to figure out. The biggest is how he can do such a good job of getting a horse to go forward in the long lines and then not seem to know squat about much else. He talks a good game but he sure doesn't know how to do what he talks in the saddle. I'll be shaking my head at myself a long time over this.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-86609889226809548252011-04-21T21:15:34.678-07:002011-04-21T21:15:34.678-07:00You should be able to tell if you are on a correct...You should be able to tell if you are on a correct lead, even before you lope off. Some horses are so smooth, that you can't tell if you are loping on the correct lead or not, but not young horses. And not if you are a trainer.Horses Are Our Liveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982276279029143883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-9178082819781052412011-04-21T21:10:49.326-07:002011-04-21T21:10:49.326-07:00I suspect aside from having a disconnected seat on...I suspect aside from having a disconnected seat on a horse(not sittting loosely and deep enough to "feel " the lead BG, must also sit a little off. Esp to have 2 horse develope the same problem form his riding , if his balance isn't centered and his aids are heavy to one side ns not the other (something we all have to be aware of and work at ) it could skew the signal to the horse and they might actually find it easier to be ridden on the wrong lead than to overcome his balance(no idea if this makes sense in print , it is more about feel )Sherry Sikstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739108723318002627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-71144610956623351172011-04-21T20:21:11.037-07:002011-04-21T20:21:11.037-07:00Rhythm is a beautiful boy. I'd love to know ho...Rhythm is a beautiful boy. I'd love to know how he's doing now. But we'll have to wait for that. I remember him and his new owner's story.<br /><br />Anyway, BG is in no way shape or form to be called a trainer. This is one of my biggest gripes in the horse industry. So many people without a clue training horses and people when they don't know what they're doing. Anybody can bill themselves as a trainer and take the lives of innocent horses, children and adults down a very dangerous path. Okay, I'm taking a deep breath now and stopping the rant before I get rolling here. <br /><br />I'm sure you will figure out how to fix all of their problems when you have better weather and more time.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-42627609817535217732011-04-21T19:07:45.316-07:002011-04-21T19:07:45.316-07:00I would be so discouraged by all the issues you de...I would be so discouraged by all the issues you describe. It's a good thing you have so much experience to draw on in fixing them. Also, I'd be pissed, but then you've had so much to be angry about and have over come so much, that you're probably just glad to have all your horses away from him at this point.<br />Gorgeous picture!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207626703988850059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-40879807948386674222011-04-21T18:06:59.402-07:002011-04-21T18:06:59.402-07:00I agree that it is very interesting that the "...I agree that it is very interesting that the "trainer" couldn't tell what lead he was on. Boy that's something my sister who is a trainer is a real stickler about. She won't even let some if her students show if they can't figure out what lead the horse is on.<br />Just another example of why BG must have been in it for the money.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07755280250974282959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-44122625090678019532011-04-21T18:03:14.835-07:002011-04-21T18:03:14.835-07:00Beautiful picture again. He seems to have a worrie...Beautiful picture again. He seems to have a worried look wondering where mom is. But still very proud.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07755280250974282959noreply@blogger.com