Re: RC: Re: ridecamp-d Digest V00 #26

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/5/00 12:10:25 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
MBlanchrd@AOL.com writes:

<< << Horses that  have the chance to learn to be "horses" in the open and in 
a
  herd environment before they learn to be pets can usually take better care
  of themselves and their riders.
  
  I'd like to hear some pros and cons on this,  as I am aware that the
  opportunity to bring up horses this way is disappearing.   What  are any of
  you doing to compensate?
   >>
 You won't get any argument from me...... >>

Or from me, either.  Although I wish we had more space, all of our horses are 
out in a herd setting except for some of the older stallions. (And they are 
all at least "out" with company nose to nose over the fence.)  The young 
stallions live together in a bachelor band, too.  They learn to move, and 
play, and interact--and yes, it is a good start on conditioning, both 
physical and mental.

Heidi


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