spooking

[Mickie Newnam <akelakhan@earthlink.net>]

I'm behind on posts as usual, but wanted to make a comment here.  I
taught my gelding to spook in place, not through any actual intentions
but just because of the way I reacted.  I went through a phase of trying
to get after him for spooking but decided it was counter-productive.  So
I just started laughing at him.  It took some effort; he had some pretty
quick moves.  Still does occasionally.  But for the most part now he
does a spook in place.  I think because I relaxed and wasn't upset he
decided that it was OK.  If "Mom" wasn't worried the monster must not be
that bad.  He still notices everything, but doesn't react violently.
And I still laugh.
Mickie