Monthly Archives: August 2010
mouth update and more fence down
It’s been two months (about 10 weeks) since BigT got kicked in the mouth by his girl, Z. Here is what it looked like right after the fight: Sorry for the blur, he really didn’t want his mouth handled that day … Continue reading
more about round pen sessions
A few weeks back I did some round pen sessions with Z that were videotaped for another person to view. For some time, I have not felt totally comfortable with the “how and why” of the round pen. I felt … Continue reading
Understanding begins…
I am standing on the brink of great understanding. Things are becoming clearer in the work and a depth that I have been searching for is being realized. Things that I have not grasped, that elusive star out of reach, … Continue reading
Z with the neckrope
I had a wonderful day today with the horses and have much to report back to you… Even though it was hot hot hot – and 100 by 11 a.m. 😦 Anyway let’s focus on the good. First, after doing … Continue reading
Posted in Bill Dorrance BD, Klaus Hempfling KFH, neckrope, Z
Tagged bonding, companion walking, leadership, self-realization, videos
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Freedom: Horse-led and Deciders
I’ve written before about Horse-led activities vs. Human-led activities when interacting with your horse. Horse-Led means that the horse determines the game, the length of the interaction, is able to disengage and leave, and overall provides the horse (within the … Continue reading
Intuition or What is Right
I’ve been pondering the problem that is Z (rather like the old Sound of Music melody of Maria~How do you solve a problem like Maria?). While Ride the Right Horse did give me further insight into the mind of a … Continue reading
Posted in Bill Dorrance BD, Book Review, Klaus Hempfling KFH, Roundpen, Z
Tagged bonding, learning, play, pushy horse
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