tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post2183109872985855320..comments2024-02-24T01:52:05.892-07:00Comments on BrownEyedCowgirl: That 'Thing' He DoesBrownEyed Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610547057139295854noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-20957933125831607412011-10-31T13:57:23.158-06:002011-10-31T13:57:23.158-06:00You know what? In following your comments about Mo...You know what? In following your comments about Moon I have been checking my geldings sheath, had him at a chiropractor, everything...he just behaves so similarly. It's like a friggin' rollarcoaster- he rocks or sucks and is a bundle of nerves. I wonder....keep us updated on what you are doing to work him through this. I really would like to start applying it to mine. I've gone back to lunging him before riding - and it does seem to put him in the right mindset and after I've asked him to lope he very obviously starts to relax a little.Danielle Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04637508490808890254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-73903052603873272762011-10-26T14:52:10.475-06:002011-10-26T14:52:10.475-06:00I don't think a horse carries thoughts of one ...I don't think a horse carries thoughts of one time instances around the same way people do. A horse may be a bit tentative one or two times doing something after a bad incident, but they are not capable of randomly or intermittently worrying about something that happened weeks or months or years ago. Minus a true physical issue that continues to create pain, it's people's memories and fears that create habitual problems.<br /><br />I probably created the problem because after Moon was hurt, I went back to riding him like I did before he was running so hard, but I didn't slow him down. I was riding slow, he was running fast. Now he doesn't know what to expect and that is what is worrying him.BrownEyed Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03610547057139295854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-10821415998071220152011-10-25T10:42:33.394-06:002011-10-25T10:42:33.394-06:00I have to wonder, too, if some of it's fear of...I have to wonder, too, if some of it's fear of hurting himself again. If it started after he jammed his back feet and hurt his back, maybe he's remembering that and it's contributing to the anxiety?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-9124409916708370222011-10-25T09:12:16.403-06:002011-10-25T09:12:16.403-06:00I've got a horse that is real similar in tempe...I've got a horse that is real similar in temperament, it's just who he is... I've learned to ride him with focus, and make sure every stride is accounted for and he's a winning fool, but only if I've planned the trip. He's taught me a lot! It took some time and grade for him to be able to switch between amped and calm also, I had to learn to enjoy and direct the energy because otherwise he'd get amped and my dismay translated as disapproval, and he's surprisingly tender hearted for such an ungainly lughead! His feelers got hurt!kestrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03253025366100154732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-67638432381760172112011-10-25T06:02:54.274-06:002011-10-25T06:02:54.274-06:00Interesting stuff - sounds like you have narrowed ...Interesting stuff - sounds like you have narrowed the problem down and you can now hopefully work with Moon to sort out his nerves... Fingers crossed that you guys work it out - 'cause when you do, you'll be winning stuff all over the place! :-)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01736592362765508427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-17620407052701493962011-10-24T23:30:23.547-06:002011-10-24T23:30:23.547-06:00vg-He's on an ulcer preventative. I backed it ...vg-He's on an ulcer preventative. I backed it down to 1 oz. when we stopped competing heavily, but since I got home from the clinic, I upped it to 2 oz. again. He'll just have to stay on a full dose.<br /><br />I hadn't thought about entroliths because they are not common in the areas I have lived in. I don't feed much (if any) alfalfa and I never feed bran? And Moon's bloodwork and urinalysis came back perfectly down the middle. Vet said whatever I was feeding seemed to be a really good balance.<br /><br />How do they check for those if you don't find any in the poop over an extended time? <br /><br />Cdn-Without a doubt! Poor horse.<br /><br />fern-Yup...sounds about right. LOL.BrownEyed Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03610547057139295854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-64675363435922316652011-10-24T22:04:46.485-06:002011-10-24T22:04:46.485-06:00Very interesting . Also about the Ladybug Moon lin...Very interesting . Also about the Ladybug Moon line . the little dun filly I had here (Bug ) had some of that breeding I believe , and I saw both the uber calm(yoda ears and easy with me) and amped up beyond recognition.I think the nerves for her come from where she was bred (they are not known for easy handling ) and some of her other blodlines .But I could see where a horse like that could be very deceptive . She often looked half asleep, but when she woke up...Holy hell we had a firecracker!Sherry Sikstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739108723318002627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-6449872184194032122011-10-24T22:04:05.054-06:002011-10-24T22:04:05.054-06:00Do you think the "Dragon Lady" riding ha...Do you think the "Dragon Lady" riding has contributed to the stress/nerves that Moon is internalizing?cdncowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055181472294995601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-48369228280957749492011-10-24T21:35:47.934-06:002011-10-24T21:35:47.934-06:00Interesting. Good to have something to try out, y...Interesting. Good to have something to try out, you will know soon enough if it is working.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18035210092855895218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-25611861006191621852011-10-24T19:01:38.556-06:002011-10-24T19:01:38.556-06:00Have you thought about ulcer meds? Some working ho...Have you thought about ulcer meds? Some working horses really get wrenched in the gut and the gastroguard stuff seems to work. <br />Also I had a mare that did kinda the same thing, and it turned out she had many small stones in her intestine. Not enough to block her but enough to make her uncomfortable. Just a thought...Vaquerogirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367676563270560606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-69589929545387116232011-10-24T16:15:16.230-06:002011-10-24T16:15:16.230-06:00Actually he didn't say much. He basically said...Actually he didn't say much. He basically said that if I get back to riding Moon like he needs to be ridden, then his confidence will come back and the problem should disappear. <br /><br />But I've been so tentative about warming Moon up that I have actually contributed to the problem. I think that started to dawn on me at the NBHA Finals when on the first day, Moon started doing his thing and I put him to work instead of backing off. We had a great run that day and no gate problem. The next day, Moon acted so docile that I didn't work him as hard and he was a bear to get in the arena and ran totally wild. Apparently, the horse sits there, acting like he is asleep, but is actually 'thinking' about the run to come and stresses himself out. Afterward, I was like What The Heck was that all about? and that is when things started to click. I haven't run him since then. So we will have to see how my theory proves out in a couple of weeks. I'm hoping by then that we are clicking together again through consistent riding and slower work. If he's freaking out, I only intent on slow loping him through the pattern. I have to get his confidence back that I am not going to just leave him out there hanging or ask him to run faster than he is comfortable with. This may come together quickly or it may take a few runs. We are back on 'welfare' for a bit.BrownEyed Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03610547057139295854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-36506680768284136882011-10-24T15:38:36.688-06:002011-10-24T15:38:36.688-06:00What Shirley said.What Shirley said.GunDivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02965363044411500380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-40699131263447455552011-10-24T14:43:21.441-06:002011-10-24T14:43:21.441-06:00It will be interesting to see the follow up to thi...It will be interesting to see the follow up to this post; I'm sure Mr.Wright had some suggestions.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454110560303310751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-31485803526844787392011-10-24T14:40:47.577-06:002011-10-24T14:40:47.577-06:00I'm glad something has finally come to a head ...I'm glad <i>something</i> has finally come to a head as far as explaining the why & what the ??? for you on this. Knowing he is amped up and nervous, at least you can work with that. And no you aren't nuts. You just know your horse well.Cut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10355349642284506192noreply@blogger.com