tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368092227546916905.post5719622784633055354..comments2023-08-25T09:21:25.015-06:00Comments on Dancing Horses: Finding my PatienceJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00038462663750441403noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368092227546916905.post-71194874594322443552012-09-24T11:30:59.367-06:002012-09-24T11:30:59.367-06:00coolio- hope it helps! :)coolio- hope it helps! :)Karleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196824979284472867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368092227546916905.post-56422157889310097702012-09-24T08:20:39.701-06:002012-09-24T08:20:39.701-06:00ha ha thanks :) i think im going to need it.ha ha thanks :) i think im going to need it.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00038462663750441403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368092227546916905.post-42440749143463873502012-09-22T18:11:27.720-06:002012-09-22T18:11:27.720-06:00I'm not a trainer and don't like to give a...I'm not a trainer and don't like to give advice. That said, Val had a good suggestion about lunging him first until he relaxes. When you do feel that he is relaxed and get on maybe just walking him in large circles until he listens to your cues would be best instead of trotting. This is what I did with Dusty until she learned to control her speed. A lot of opening inside rein in the corners trying to get her head down and at times the inside rein behind the wither. (I don't like to recommend this because if it's done wrong it could be harmful). I only do it in the corners. Good luck with your Giraffe. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368092227546916905.post-70871490141761473972012-09-18T08:37:06.778-06:002012-09-18T08:37:06.778-06:00yeah we have done lots of ground work it took me a...yeah we have done lots of ground work it took me a long time to even start riding him. Im giving him a few days off to relax his body and mind then i will lunge him before i ride to see were he is at, maybe there is something that i am missing who knows. It does sound dangerous but im hoping to get a video because it looks hilarious and all i can do is laugh when he starts acting like a Giraffe. When i rode on Sunday he was better than he was thurdsay and friday so maybe a few days off will do him some good.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00038462663750441403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368092227546916905.post-71763770681752171592012-09-17T19:49:31.797-06:002012-09-17T19:49:31.797-06:00Since the evasion you are describing sounds danger...Since the evasion you are describing sounds dangerous, my suggestion would be to put him on a longe line and work on forward and rhythm in walk and trot sans tack except for a line and halter. When he is relaxed, forward, and maintains a steady tempo and rhythm in trot, he should start to let his back go and drop his head and neck. I wouldn't assume that he knows how to do this. Give him time to figure it out without the added complication of the rider or rein contact. Groundwork is also great for building trust and communication between horse and rider.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368092227546916905.post-36012508039743960702012-09-17T12:57:48.350-06:002012-09-17T12:57:48.350-06:00 yeah thats what i have resorted to trying. I allo... yeah thats what i have resorted to trying. I allow him to slo0w down when he relaxes a little bit.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00038462663750441403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368092227546916905.post-67843900905157118272012-09-17T12:23:09.390-06:002012-09-17T12:23:09.390-06:00I am no trainer so take this as you wish but when ...I am no trainer so take this as you wish but when Henry lifts his head (though he doesn't go that high) my trainer tells me to drive him forward and to keep at it. Have you tried really making him work and march forward? Eventually he will have to bring his head down and realize that when it goes up the work ensues ... Karleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196824979284472867noreply@blogger.com