Laura of Cal.
--- In haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com, "Calamity Jane" <srsrcalamityjane@...> wrote:
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> As many of you know, it's been just over 4 years since I bought Schnapps. He had some very spoiled behavior when I got him, which included bolting under lead and while riding. I've even made some inquiries regarding stronger methods of controlling him.
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> I still use a stud chain (just in case) but it's really weird, it was a very precise moment at the Extreme Horse Race Clinic 2 weeks ago, when he really wanted to be with Vievo (who was hollering like mad for him). Something "clicked". He stopped, he stopped trying to be buddy sour, he stopped calling, it just stopped. Since this epic moment in time, he's been extremely respectful of my space, has been leading beautifully (even when all his buddies are running like crazy horses in the turn out), I can totally separate him from his beloved herd out on the trail (and he'll stand and watch while they walk away).
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> I think this group is the only equine group that would understand this. It's such a golden moment. I already really loved him despite his flaws and was willing to continue to work through them, but this marked improvement has also finally really connected us. There is nothing better than watching your horse care more about where you are than the horses leaving him behind.
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