tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post7985472513808904983..comments2023-10-29T09:33:36.668-04:00Comments on Teachings of the Horse: Good HorseVictoria Cummingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17267314663679137147noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-34282000908446186602008-02-02T22:02:00.000-05:002008-02-02T22:02:00.000-05:00I never realized horses had a pecking order. I gue...I never realized horses had a pecking order. I guess all animals do, except of course for cats who all think they are 'king'. :-) Well Ok they do too.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16822039230903741043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-31408086201258556062008-02-01T10:41:00.000-05:002008-02-01T10:41:00.000-05:00I should first say that I know nothing about horse...I should first say that I know nothing about horses, other than that I am a terrible rider. Horses and I have come to an agreement - I don't ride them and they won't throw me :-) However, I have only ever ridden "trail ride" horses, and that is a set up for a bad experience. <BR/><BR/>I found your site because it was highlighted on Blogspot. What a lovely bit of meditation it is to come and read about your love of your horses and how they teach you about life in general. I'll stop by more often!<BR/><BR/>Peace - DRiverPoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846730934649303857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-69338282324969143282008-02-01T09:23:00.000-05:002008-02-01T09:23:00.000-05:00i adore horses...u know here in the arab world we ...i adore horses...u know here in the arab world we love horses so much and we have the best horses...so sweet and degnified animals..dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121060623293910839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-2704256567473591622008-02-01T08:53:00.000-05:002008-02-01T08:53:00.000-05:00awww silk is so beautiful.awww silk is so beautiful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04846650011553535015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-7112642643568294132008-02-01T08:10:00.000-05:002008-02-01T08:10:00.000-05:00Your Silk is so much like my Reed. I've had my ho...Your Silk is so much like my Reed. I've had my horse since 1987 - he was 3 and I was 13. Now, my daughter (3 years old) rides him. He is as steady and trustworthy as they come. I enjoyed reading how special your horses are to you!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10375276956145633988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-45206550644989937532008-02-01T06:33:00.000-05:002008-02-01T06:33:00.000-05:00What a refreshing blog to stumble upon. Thanks fo...What a refreshing blog to stumble upon. Thanks for a peek into your world. Your horses are beautiful. JimJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04333318035470813141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-14404303599987732602008-02-01T05:40:00.000-05:002008-02-01T05:40:00.000-05:00Victoria, what a wonderful corner of the blogesphe...Victoria, what a wonderful corner of the blogesphere you have made for yourself here, I read one post and then another and another...Scattered with words of wisdom and those smile-producing photographs of your beautiful horses, it is the good fortune of fellow bloggers that you were made a Blog of Note and I am very glad to have learned of your existence also.Autumn Stormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00717238881397883357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-69773996285130506472008-02-01T00:07:00.000-05:002008-02-01T00:07:00.000-05:00That breaking it down into smaller steps doesn't j...That breaking it down into smaller steps doesn't just work well with the horses, it works well with the unfamiliar handlers. It builds their confidence and gives them a new skill as well, a new way to think when they deal with a problem.<BR/><BR/>Great post.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-36189927224513667852008-01-31T18:51:00.000-05:002008-01-31T18:51:00.000-05:00It sounds like you have hit upon a good plan that ...It sounds like you have hit upon a good plan that makes everybody happy. I do love my older horses,they are so sensible. Ours range in age from 8 to 20 years old. Taking them in from turnout is no problem, as long as our 20 year old is led in first they all follow him in without their leads and go into their own stalls. All except for Dusty, of course, who would head for the hills if she wasn't on a lead, and she should know better she is 11.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-6628590460037709032008-01-31T18:46:00.000-05:002008-01-31T18:46:00.000-05:00I love how you've broken down the task to get succ...I love how you've broken down the task to get success in the smaller parts so you can build back up to the whole.<BR/><BR/>This is what we're being taught to do by the trainer we're working with - and it works so well with the horses.<BR/><BR/>Funny thing though - in our barn the calmest, easiest horse is the 4-year old!! He's a QH too and so laid back.<BR/><BR/>The pony is the biggest handful. Sometimes he's perfect. Sometimes he's the devil. And he totally keeps you wondering which he'll be in any given moment! <BR/><BR/>Love the photo of Silk. What a beautiful girl.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-67365806401187256242008-01-31T17:22:00.000-05:002008-01-31T17:22:00.000-05:00Thanks for stopping by Tree - It's always good to ...Thanks for stopping by Tree - It's always good to hear from you. RIght now, Silk's coat is so soft and red. She loves to have her neck rubbed and especially the part where her mane ends on her back - that's the secret to her heart.Victoria Cummingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267314663679137147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-52970824220087090392008-01-31T17:12:00.000-05:002008-01-31T17:12:00.000-05:00Beautiful picture. When I enlarge it, and it is la...Beautiful picture. When I enlarge it, and it is large, I just want to reach out and stroke that magnificent coat. The look in her eyes, too, is something special. Thanks Victoria for posting. :-)Tréehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742129819547567342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-21742623636597258382008-01-31T16:11:00.000-05:002008-01-31T16:11:00.000-05:00I am so excited that I found your blog! I, too, ha...I am so excited that I found your blog! I, too, have finally gotten to be involved with horses later in my life and it is so exciting (and therapeutic!) for me. Although the horses actually belong to my friend, not me, I still get LOTS of quality time with them and they've taught me a lot already! I look forward to continuing to read what you learn from your horses!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03113587186488185567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-33176903700358571242008-01-31T15:47:00.000-05:002008-01-31T15:47:00.000-05:00Great story, Victoria and a valuable lesson. Hors...Great story, Victoria and a valuable lesson. Horses function on varying levels of intelligence with very different personalities (just as we do). They always have a reason for what they do or don't do. Their stubborness always has a basis. To me, finding those reasons, and making them more comfortable, is one of the most rewarding things about having horses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-72742624896737051952008-01-31T15:40:00.000-05:002008-01-31T15:40:00.000-05:00Thanks, DD! That's why we need to listen to our el...Thanks, DD! That's why we need to listen to our elders, right?Victoria Cummingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267314663679137147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-74900907986152204522008-01-31T15:38:00.000-05:002008-01-31T15:38:00.000-05:00There is really something very special about "seni...There is really something very special about "senior" animals - they are so much more "chilled out," experienced, and just 'know' things.<BR/><BR/>I do think you gave her permission, too, to let her show her "inner horse."detroit doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03636798112379229385noreply@blogger.com