Feather is a 12 year old BLM mustang mare. Known to be hard to catch in the past, also possibly was ridden at some point. Is she in season? Being dominant ...
You can point out anything. It's funny how I go out there with a clear plan
- but then things go to pot, and I have to talk to people, and review the
video to see all the things I did wrong. I nagged this poor horse so much.
She was giving me what I wanted - but still I nagged her. It's
embarrassing. I say I should know better, but man, does that prove I don't
or what? She is independent, but is very smart and willing to please if
only I can get myself on the proper track.
Can I just point out what I think was a crucial moment in this video (in my
opinion of course) ? @ 1:14 your whole relationship with the horse is
summed up in a matter of seconds. You turn your back to get the whip, she
decides to change directions on her own accord(she is calling the shots by
doing this) and then you let her continue in that direction essentially
letting her take control. This seems like such a small thing, but it's
little things like this that will...
prevent you from earning her respect. Don't get too disappointed with her
current behavior, you've only had her a couple of months. She seems to have
a natural independent streak in her personality anyway, and going a while
with no discipline or interaction probably just played on that streak. Keep
up the good work girl!
also, the reason why she thretened you at :59 is because you gave her no
release and kept after her even though she was doing the right thing. She
didnt understand what you wanted and became frustrated. Nagging her and
running after her with a whip wont make her trust you, it'll do the exact
opposite.
I think you have a point - you put a lot of pressure on her even when she
is moving forward the way you want. If you feel that she's about to slow up
or can anticipate her doing something you don't want then it's a good time
to put some pressure back on. Don't get too down on yourself!
I noticed in your description you say she's kept alone. That is a huge
problem. Horses are herd animals and need company. Horses kept in isolation
can become aggressive and depressed. It would be better-for her- if she was
put with at least one other horse.
why not put her in with your gelding permanantly? Horses need companionship
that humans cant provide. Horses are awake 22 hours a day. She needs
another horse for constant companionship, especially if she used to be wild.
We tried introducing her and the other dominant mare once but they got into
a serious fight and one had to get stitched up. Every once in a while I
will put my gelding in with her.
@USNBRAT91 it fits! I was like - yah she's moving, but she's gotta move
more and faster! that's the way to join up! WRONG! dope on a rope! lol,
actually dope with a rope!