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RE: [RC] my mustang hates dogs - Curtis, Laura (LauraCurtis)Jen, be GLAD your horse reacts this way! I had an Arab who was the same as your mustang. We were out riding one day, and I came upon a woman who was being attacked by a Great Dane--my horse and I were able to drive the dog off of her and her child. Also a great advantage when dogs charge you on the trail. My next horse was petrified of dogs and would bolt if a dog charged him--I much prefer a horse that is not afraid and will go after a dog if confronted. -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jim Holland Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 11:24 AM To: 'Jennifer Adam'; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: [RC] my mustang hates dogs Hmmm....why would you want to "cure" this? Sounds like a "benefit" to me...perfect training horse for the dogs. It's true the horses need to be "tolerant" of the dogs, but on the other hand, the dogs need to learn to keep their distance from a horse...for their benefit and yours. Sunny feels the same way as your mare. It doesn't "go after" them any more, but he will teach them where his space is in no uncertain terms. Maybe just get her to "moderate" it a bit by working her ground and saddle manners. Jim, Sun of Dimanche+, and Mahada Magic Richard T. "Jim" Holland Three Creeks Farm 175 Hells Hollow Drive Blue Ridge, Ga 30513 (706) 258-2830 www.threecreeksarabians.com Callsign KI4BEN -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jennifer Adam Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 2:07 PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] my mustang hates dogs My horse hates dogs and I'm wondering if any one has any suggestions that might help her tolerate them better? I have a Great Dane who gets along great with my other horses, but my mustang mare hates him. She ignores him if he stays away from the fence, but if he gets too close she'll rush the fence with her ears pinned and her teeth bared. The other day on the trail a neighbor's dog ran up to us and she acted like she wanted to strike him. Luckily she responded to me and I could control her - I just distracted her by doing some leg yields and exercises, but it definitely concerned me. The BLM trainers tell me it's not unusual for mustangs to have an aversion to dogs and cats because they seem like coyotes and cougars, but I'd like her to learn to ignore them. Any ideas?? Thanks - Jen _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
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