Thank you for bringing out the aspect that being too quiet while working with a horse is not a good thing. Some take the "horse whisperer" thing a bit too literal.
I think he's going to always be a snorty horse it seems its just his way. Kind of cute actually. He's coming on really well and he definitely trusts you more each session. Great.👍😀👍
So I am 14 and am starting to train as kind of a business. I train very very similar to you with 'domestics.' The filly I am training right now isn't skittish at all because we raised her out of a gentle kill pen mare, but my personal mare was crazier than that stang you got there and soon will be training for a lady who's horse is scared of everything on the ground. I bought my mare from my parents when I was twelve and a couple weeks ago I gave a pony ride to one of my friends who had never before even sat on a horse. I can't wait till I am 18 so that I can get a stang. My parents think that they are basically wolves even halter broke stangs, though they have met very gentle stangs that had been barely touched. It is really fun watching you because you mix all the trainers to make it work for you like I often do. I do tend to lean towards Parelli horsemanship but it all is the same concept.
Ps..that green horse worked really good on the elderly ladys bed sores..and on a few others..THANK YOU ! It also worked on my dog chewing her grass summer itch skin..it worked on a scratch an elderly person had from falling and a scrape..that stuff is amazing. (Works on sweat rash under arms and bra. ( me lol) a little goes a long way. ( new experiment.we have to wear very thick mask and gloves..3 of us are getting " rashes or sensitive skin because of it..me..its working good..convinced co worker to try it ..doing better. Its not cheap..but damn its working really well. And its natural. ( i swear im going to go to go to nasa buy a space suit .lol buy me the green horse coat myself..thanks for suggesting it.it does work..( takes a few coats but wow.. Is such a relief to not see my elderly lady cry and says it feels better and can sit up for a while.THANK YOU.you are honest and didnt just try to sell something that dont work. You used it yourself .you wouldent ever harm your horses.so i tried it. It works
Lovely job Camille! Keep it up! My husband and I are watching you progress with him... and I was telling him with the right owner and expert hands he’d be so lovely for cross country, and eventing... but whatever he does he’ll Be a solid steed that can move and hustle with his human partner!! we call him “Snorty McSnorty Pants!”
Camille, have you ever heard of Professor Beery? I think I spelled his name correct. Let me know if possible? Thanks for sharing. Hope you had an awesome Christmas and please have a safe and Happy New Year. God bless.
I'm not sure why it surprised me, but the process of teaching him to lead was a lot like leash training the semi-feral puppies I fostered earlier this year. Except puppies are a lot smaller lol.
I'm so glad that you let people know that he still has flight tendencies! If ya watch his ears and his hide twitching you know it's there! But , he is also coming around to you very nicely! Keep up the good work! Also thanks for continuing to show the world your training Technics
Hey Camille! I love your work with the mustangs. You are so kind and understanding with them and I look up to you and hope to be as good a horsewoman as you someday!
I know what you mean cause I'm very afraid of spiders. I get chills up my spine when I even see a pic of one. Lol. Us old ones are stuck in our own ways. You know the old saying, "you can't teach an old dog new tricks." I guess that goes for anything or anyone.
What a lovely boy. He's trying so hard to make sense of it all, getting used to you being 'loud and obnoxious'!! (Your words!). I'm sure your running commentary is quite reassuring, too. Those new neural pathways are developing well! By the way, do you ever turn up at school late and smelling of horses?!!
Could he have vision issues on that side? Seeing as its his "bad" side, and he feels the need to have you in both eyes? Just curious if that might be the case
I know its a stupid question..( someone else asked me..idk so.) Can you put liquid band aid on the nose to protect it some? Or kind of where its at use vet wrap? To protect it? She also ask is he always going to be " snorty" that if thats him.( like people lol i roll my eyes alot or or a deep sigh..done it all my life..) Tried to expain the snort is him processing stuff and stress relief anda lil nervous but trying hard.( dont know if i gave her correct anwser.sorry.)that like her asking alot of questions. When she is learning new stuff..he is too .hes a lil uncomfortable but kinda like you.when you breathe. That youre used to being in retail now youre in customer service.it kinda freaks you out but youre ok.the more positive you experiene is..its like you..out of your comfort zone but..you are starting to relax a bit..you will get more comfident when you are getting positive feedback and do the same task..you get ready to be ok learning new things because youve had positive experience..( i dont know if i explained that to her correct..im not a trainer or like you have a shit ton of experience lol ive never had the experiene or honer of having a wild horse
Ps shes learning about mustangs..she wants one but she says..im not ready.i have alot to learn..( she takes lessons rides well, mucks stalls..etc.has land , shelter etc..feeeding..vet farrier down but.she has her heart set on a mustang.she says shes not getting one untill she knows her ass from her elbow ( lmfao) im proud she wants to wait.she says im going to have it long term i have to find my perfect match.it may not be beautiful outside. But id rather have brains than beauty. Something worth the effort that its a two sided partnership..love at first sight on both behalfs.love that. ( like her shelter dog.) But shes going to go to auctions watch..and learn. Talk to experienced people .( told her ( like i did spend money take a vet and farrier get their opion..its worth the money..and saves you in the long run ..dont want lame or sick but also if it can be fixed get the green light.) Take someone experienced.they can watch that horse move and tell what its ability will be..trail, barrels, pleasure, possible cow horse..and its temperment and nature..( julius..hes curious kind, sweet..a people lover..a good beginner horse..because hes so curious ..he moves smooth..he seems like hed be a good trustable laid back trail riding horse that comfortable to ride. Brutus is flashy moves smooth but too much for a " beginner" with no experience with a mustang. Hed be too much horse..im not an expert but i ve had horses 20 years ago. Learned my lessons the hard way before i got smart took a vet and my farrier to check the horse out..i hope im giving her good advice. I told her dont feel " sorry" for something..it will cost you alot..and you will be sorry. A vet or farrier cant be 100 percent on but..they CAN tell you if its lame, or the issues they see at first sight..that mabe can be fixed or avoid..ie hoof absess vs navicular or founder, too skinny when the rest arent..scours, respiratory. Vision problems..etc
Are you suggesting he's not wild? Lol. Maybe they wouldn't be so well behaved if you didn't work with him. But she's been working with him, and it shows!
They absolutely can, depends on the personality. I worked with 2, one was terrified of everything, extremely reactive. The other was practically a puppy about a week in. He was more brave, like Julius. Some take a lot of time, some not so much.
great job!!..im not a fan of the blm people they cause so many of these beautiful horses 2 get killed in the roundups or hurt real bad..id rather they all remain free but if some of them can get lucky & be adopted out to good homes than thats great..these make some good horses if they can be trainable..if not its good that rescues can save them from the kill pens & set them free.
