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[RC] Give something a bad name and it'll live up to it. - Marv WalkerSome years ago my horse/business partner and I were doing a three day clinic in New York. There were some people there auditing who had a horse of unsavory reputation who didn't get signed up in time to make the limit. Numerous times during the three days they said something along the lines of, "Lightning would have your number. He would not fall into line that easily." My partner tired of hearing the remarks suggested during the last hour or so that they go get the horse. He was a large TWH/AQHA and I worked with him about 15 minutes and I could not find any sign of the antics they claimed. They were surprised by his attitude. I suggested they change his name and they asked to what and I said, "Buddy." They said, "Buddy it is." Several days after we arrived back home I got an email from his owners telling me how well he was doing and they were no longer looking to sell him. He had turned into their perfect horse. She ended with "I can't believe the difference a name makes." If you name your horse after a traumatic event, a weather pattern or Satan himself you can expect every one who comes near it to be subconsciously wary and suspicious. The horse will pick up on it and act accordingly. If you name a horse Sugar, Lovey, Sweety, Baby or the like everyone who approaches it will approach it openly and the horse will respond accordingly. Marv "Just walk up there and give Ol' Killer a big kiss on the lips!" Walker Horse Info & Training DVDs ~ http://MarvWalker.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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