Flying

Cricket and I did some Bare-back and Bridless trotting zig-zags today in preparation for canter zig-zags (flying-lead changes). She did so well!  I got some really nice zig-zags and at the end she cantered and I got to select the lead... !!! :) :) This is something I've wanted to do for a while! Dreams coming true!

Toodles!

Priscilla

Cookie Face

Harrison and I were sitting at almost opposite ends of our dining table. He was typing on his computer when he made a face-- which I copied.

Me: "We're making the same face..."
Harrison: "Like... A serious face?"
Me: "No... More like a 'Who stole my Cookie' Face."

LOL!

What do you need to be for your horse?

hmmmm.....

I was thinking about what I need to be for Leah and Brego as I worked worked with them tonight.

What makes you a predator? What makes you a predator is what you are for your horse. For example, when you exude Dominance and Aggression when you should be showing Confidence and Leadership, that would make you a predator. When you're being Rough and Frustrated when you need to be Patient and Persistent, this also would make you a predator.

Dominance:

Dominance (you) encourages the horse to challenge you as he/she would think you're a threat to him/her or the herd. He may also just get frustrated if his Horsenality is more on the meek and obedient side.

Aggression:

Aggression (you) encourages the horse to head toss it's head, bite, and/or strike and he would think you're annoying and not at all worth it's attention. If the horse has more obedient tenancies he would have troubles out of fear.


Being Rough or Frustrated would only make you slide further down the totem-pole, aka- less chance of you making alpha. You have to take things cooly, and, even if it wasn't kindly meant, take everything offered you and make sure you make the horse feel right. No matter what Horsenality, it will *blow his mind*! Trust me! I have this new line that I've been using around the horses, "What would Jehu (alpha in our herd) do?"

Every response in your head should sound like this, "Hey cool! I'll take that..... and while you're at it, lets try ______!"

What are you having trouble with? Please leave a comment!

Toodles!

Priscilla

Isn't it cool....

Hey There Everyone!

Rachel and I made a Cloak! It's so cool! (She did more of the design. aka - All the work and I just sewed)

I hope you like the pictures! It's so fun! Toodles for now!

Priscilla

I can almost see it.
That dream I'm dreaming, but
There's a voice inside my head saying
"You'll never reach it"
Every step I'm takin'
Every move I make
Feels lost with no direction,
My faith is shakin'
But I gotta keep tryin'
Gotta keep my head held high

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waitin' on the other side
It's the climb

The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down, but
No I'm not breaking
I may not know it, but
These are the moments that
I'm gonna remember most
I've just gotta keep goin', and
I gotta be strong
Just keep pushing on, but

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waitin' on the other side
It's the climb

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waitin' on the other side
It's the climb

Keep on movin'
Keep climbin'
Keep faith 
It's all about, it's all about
The climb
Keep the faith, keep your faith

"... don't act like a predator"

Hey There,
Yes, I still exist. I know I've been gone a while, but I'm back now! :) Well... Not a whole lot has been going on since I last posted.

Cricket and I are taking a small break from each other, I think it's what we both need. I need more time to collect more savvy as she is able to whip out more arrows than me, at the moment.

Arrows I need to work on:

"When things go wrong, get slower - get friendly"
"Undemanding time with your horse."
"It's not about the_____, it's about the relationship."
"Human responsibility: Don't act like a predator."  

There are so many more, but these are the ones that need special attention.

Toodles for now!

Priscilla