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There is zero blaming going on here. I am speaking about the comparison of horses (and dogs as well), which has been scientifically compared to the intellectual capacity of a toddler. Dogs and horses are both very teachable, very malleable, very clever. But we cannot expect more from them than they can do. People do this much too often. They expect patience from horses that haven't had a chance to learn patience. Like a toddler learns patience. Toddlers, horses, and dogs do not come with patience pre-installed. It is pointless to be frustrated with a horse for a lack of patience when someone hasn't taken the time to teach it to them. Everything we teach the horse needs to be presented at a level they can process well and comfortably. The best comparison science has come up with is about 3 years old. Google it yourself. Therefore, our teaching needs appropriate expectations for the horse/dog/toddler to learn confidently. Expecting horses to learn like adult humans is inappropriate and unfair. It causes stress, like what this mare is exhibiting and I am working on. I see it a lot. A LOT. How stressed would a toddler be if you asked him to write an essay? Very stressed! Ask him instead to learn his letters. To succeed. Then build on it. That's what I'm saying.

If the horse is agitated, no I would not. If we have a good bond together, and the horse is comfortable and sees me, of course I would walk behind.

I had already been around this mare enough to read her lingo. She is agitated, but I can see it has little to do with me. It's the apprehension of being saddled and ridden. She is much more likely to bite (which she has tried) than to kick. A horse has to change their weight and load one leg to kick with the other. These kinds of horses have been my job for decades. I'm well aware of their communication and their tendencies because it keeps me safe to know. You might be interested to know that she has been in a riding program as a lesson horse for children before coming to my place. Her owner noticed her anxiety and disconnected attention and wanted to help the mare. That's my job. This behavior was on day 3 after she got here. She's already improving greatly with a lot of care, love, patience, clear guidance, and learning to enjoy human touch.

@@lindakayesparky People and horses unfortunately have bad days and do things they regret. If you've ever been kicked in the face and had your cheek bone shattered and eye drop you would appreciate the power of a horse kick. It teaches you to be very careful.

@@jjk2one I'm so sorry that happened to you! I do have to do my job, and I know the risks. I do have to work her from both sides. Being closer to her is safer than being farther from her.

More ignorance.

She has a yearling colt already. The farm I bought her from, Trinityglen Highland Ponies, bred him and still has him. I will breed her but if I just breed her without showing what Highland Ponies can do, the pool of people who are familiar with them won't grow. If I have the funds, I'd like to breed her by embro transfer so she can stay out there as an ambassador for the breed.

Not at all. It's a shame that people don't do the work to discover how to educate horses clearly and kindly with a bit. You can actually teach horses to relax and release the hyoid apparatus and connective muscles (brachiocephalic and sternohyoid) with a bit. It's an ancient method that is receiving kudos from the research community as research is uncovering the manifold benefits of the cession de machoire (swallowing to reestablish a healthy acidity in the gut, releasing muscles, releasing the tongue and jaw which have a direct connection to the hind toe through the fascia chain system, releasing stress hormones and more). The bit, when handled in an educated and elegant way is our most advanced tool (our hands) connected to their most advanced nervous organ (the tongue). The problem is that precious few people are willing to learn this (or similar) methodology or hold themselves to the advanced skillset it takes to interact with the bit in a positive way. In short, it's hard to do. So, if you're not willing to challenge yourself and your skills to this level, by all means, don't use a bit.

@@lindakayesparky No bit is better than a bit. You'll learn. Maybe.

@@gerrycoleman7290 I agree with research and history. And I listen to the horses. They appreciate clarity. With what you do with horses, bitless is probably great.

@@gerrycoleman7290 I believe in both scientific research and history. You can play a piano with your elbows but it is much more complex and nuanced with your fingers. What you do with horses probably works fine bitless. I ride mine with a bit, bitless, and bridleless so I have experience with all of it. I haven't seen your videos of your work?

Its a very gentle bit...

Thank you! I'm really enjoying her!

Thank you so much! I worked really hard to dig up and learn these methods...i want others to have this information sooner than I did.

Exactly.

Something is going on. Usually fear. Sometimes self-protection from poor previous treatment. Sometimes shutting down from trauma in the past. Confusion. Frustration. It can be so many things. The horse may need more space and time or they may need a slower approach or they may need a calmer, almost absent feeling in the person...something is causing the horse to say, "no" especially if the horse is not feral (ie mustang). It may take someone with a lot of experience to hang out and observe to see if they can decipher exactly what it is the horse is standing back from. Then approach in a direction that takes it into consideration. I haven't had one so far that said no for very long. A horse that keeps saying, "no" is a horse I'd love to talk to. They often have a lot to say and few people able to understand.

willowgroveidaho@yahoo.com. I don't check my phone often enough ;)

Thanks! I am more quiet when i'm not narrating. I've posted videos of my work and people complain if i don't explain what i'm doing 🤣

Any time!

You are most welcome!

Thank you so much. I want to share this mind and heart space with more and more horse people because it's simply glorious!