Laura of Cal.
--- In haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com, "meg_findhorse" <meg_findhorse@...> wrote:
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> --- In haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com, "susanna_thorne" <susanna_thorne@> wrote:
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> > But, we haven't bonded and that wonderful owner/horse relationship is not there yet. I finally purchased a saddle that fits her to a Tee but until I feel that I can trust this mare, I have not ridden her out of the enclosed paddock area.
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> This trainer has some good methods that seem to help with bonding, which you might find interesting to check out.
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> http://www.carolynresnickblog.com/
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> Her "Waterhole Rituals" are recommended for a positive soft method of building up leadership, respect and trust.
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> I first learned of her from this woman's Youtube videos:
> http://www.youtube.com/user/stinahumana
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> Know this wasn't your topic, but... what type of saddle did you get? I'm on a saddle search for my horses. Wide broad lower wither short back guys. Folks keep saying treeless, but I'm leery about them until we get better balance with riding again. Also we are at top or over edge of recommended weight for treeless. We are basically starting over with riding.
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> > Any suggestions or shared experiences would be appreciated.
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> Meg
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