tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post8712541188999955359..comments2024-02-24T01:52:05.892-07:00Comments on BrownEyedCowgirl: Can You Really Blame Imprinting?BrownEyed Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610547057139295854noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-36502290986322451822008-11-23T19:51:00.001-07:002008-11-23T19:51:00.001-07:00Amen, sister! We bring them into this world, we ne...Amen, sister! We bring them into this world, we need to give them the proper skills to live in it......that means manners!Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-75539268531237547732008-11-23T19:51:00.000-07:002008-11-23T19:51:00.000-07:00I really think it all depends on the horse. I did...I really think it all depends on the horse. I did "imprint" training with two of my colts, and one horse loves people and the other could care less. But I do know that one can go too far with it. My mother in law had a foal that was so horribly spoiled. So, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. <BR/><BR/>You hit the nail on the head! Good post.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13155749395336824191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-3939384867643920492008-11-22T06:38:00.000-07:002008-11-22T06:38:00.000-07:00what a great blog. and I "got" exactly what you sa...what a great blog. and I "got" exactly what you said... it's kind of like people saying..."I don't give my dog any people food as it teaches him to beg"... it's not the food that allows begging... it's the human!!! thanks for sharing this with us.... your blog is a fav of mine!!!!suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16620724712389142122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-44376701691579049692008-11-21T23:51:00.000-07:002008-11-21T23:51:00.000-07:00Very well said!Very well said!cdncowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055181472294995601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-136652546710658202008-11-21T21:18:00.000-07:002008-11-21T21:18:00.000-07:00As someone who has imprinted and raised several fo...As someone who has imprinted and raised several foals, your post speaks my thoughts exactly...it is through human error that behavioral issues occur.<BR/><BR/>Manners are manners, and if they don't have them (aren't taught them) when they are foals, they aren't going to suddenly wake up one day and be Wonder Horse...lol!!!<BR/><BR/>I also agree that bad behavior isn't cute when they are little, because one day they are big, and then they just become dangerous.<BR/><BR/>Great post, BEC!!!!!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08682815635702122191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-31514586324310690032008-11-21T20:25:00.000-07:002008-11-21T20:25:00.000-07:00methinks imprinting can only help your future equi...methinks imprinting can only help your future equine partnership. thanx for the news we can use<BR/><BR/>gp in mt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-71494797979259362742008-11-21T17:37:00.000-07:002008-11-21T17:37:00.000-07:00I have raised two orphan foals, and they were "imp...I have raised two orphan foals, and they were "imprinted" by necessity. We didn't use the word imprinting back then. Neither foal was hard to break, but the first one was always a little behind the curve- so to speak. We always made sure they were with other gentle horses, and eventually their Wacky ( ARAB) momma. Any horse will act a fool if allowed to- biting,striking kicking behavior isn't reserved for the very young. But there are way to many people trying to raise horses that have no idea of what they are doing- raising a crop of fools that will have no place to go in horsey society- ending up in a disgusting barnyard or the kB truck. <BR/>Your post is excellent- and I wish anyone even thinking about raising foals could read it. <BR/>Good Job!<BR/>Ps Shooter is getting quite handsome!Vaquerogirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367676563270560606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-79876107303612960172008-11-21T13:22:00.000-07:002008-11-21T13:22:00.000-07:00I don't know that we imprinted our foals in the tr...I don't know that we imprinted our foals in the true sense of the word. The year we had babies, we had three within 30 days. We handled them all the say way; approached them, touched them and kept near them. <BR/><BR/>As they got older, all three of their attitudes toward us were different. The filly couldn't wait to see us, one colt could take us or leave us and the other colt was very standoffish - snobbish, not mean. :)<BR/><BR/>I sold the latter two, but still have the first one. She has grown into my favorite riding mare. I didn't stay in touch with those who bought the other colts -- often wonder what kind of horses they grew up to be.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your blog - hated seeing the snow. We've had it out west, but none in my part of the state.... yet!<BR/><BR/>Tammy in NebraskaTammy Vasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01531335275070860886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-51384029534091032402008-11-21T12:52:00.000-07:002008-11-21T12:52:00.000-07:00I believe the imprinting is important to help you ...I believe the imprinting is important to help you be able to catch the foal for veterinary and hoof care. The foals I've seen who have received imprinting were cooperative, while those who were born with no human around ended up requiring months of extra effort. The rules can always be learned later after the foal learns to trust humans.Nuzzling Muzzleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649710635013663900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-74224144496184248472008-11-21T12:48:00.000-07:002008-11-21T12:48:00.000-07:00I agree with you about the handling, if you let th...I agree with you about the handling, if you let them get away with this or that because they are cute and a baby. It isn't going to be any fun when they are much bigger and trying that. Our neighbor asked me to help with her 3 1/2 year old mare. So we go down there she has her caught and she is all over the owner. I first off asked her why she was letting her do that? She said what? I thought oh boy she knows nothing about horses and what to do. So I gave her the lesson on the horse respecting your space while haltered. She wasn't getting it, so I took the mare and showed her. Took the mare a minute and a few corrections, but she was being respectful of me and my space. I thought alright owner will get it know, you know what? She got mad at me for popping her baby! UGH! I tried to explain to her the risks of letting the mare get away with this. The mare was also wanting to nibble. Well, what did the mare do while I was staning there, walk up and nibble me. Well I popped her on the nose and the owner was really peeved with me then! I've tried helping her since then, but she just doesn't get it. I know everyone starts somewhere, and I've since tried to help her, but they won't listen. Sad thing is, this mare will be one of the bad ones with behavioral problems in the future. One that will hurt someone. I love my horses alot, but they are going to be respectful of me and treat me that way. No biting or kicking allowed, period! I will say "Willis" the colt I'm riding now is the same age as the neighbors mare and imprinting is sure seen in Willis. The time the breeders we bought him from took when he was young is seen in this colt. I'm very happy with him. <BR/><BR/>Great post! I couldn't agree more a spoiled foal or horse is never a good thing!kdwhorseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927961715923751666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-47660380174476933372008-11-21T11:29:00.000-07:002008-11-21T11:29:00.000-07:00Girlfriend, I think it boils down once again to "T...Girlfriend, I think it boils down once again to "The Human Element". If HUMANS do it wrong/ inconsistently/ un-intelligently, of COURSE you are setting yourself up for trouble in the long run. <BR/><BR/>Every horse is different. Every situation, is different. Be smart about things, and you will be able to end up with a nicely mannered colt, imprinted or not. <BR/><BR/>Mikey- wish we were closer to spell you some there with your giant wild thing.... Suppose it does not help one tiny bit to know we are all thinking of you out here huh? ;)Mrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-2711413496813785042008-11-21T11:25:00.000-07:002008-11-21T11:25:00.000-07:00Couldn't agree more - it's not the friendly, it's ...Couldn't agree more - it's not the friendly, it's the lack of respect. Imprinting with no teaching of respect gets them close, where lack of respect can get more easily end up with YOU hurt. Good post.SunnySDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591623033468632399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-79080254610327666502008-11-21T10:06:00.000-07:002008-11-21T10:06:00.000-07:00Good post! One must always be mindful of teaching ...Good post! One must always be mindful of teaching the right things to youngsters. It's very easy to say "Oh, they're so cute!" and then look back and think, "Oh I should have stopped that way back then". <BR/><BR/>I believe in imprinting done properly. Sure easier to touch those sensitive areas on a baby than on a big wild thing like what's sitting in my round pen right now. Wish like hell someone had imprinted her... ugh. <BR/><BR/>Good points, as always, you make us think :)Mikeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03574914465998507310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-20004573014277748002008-11-21T09:53:00.000-07:002008-11-21T09:53:00.000-07:00I am a huge proponent of imprinting. I do agree wi...I am a huge proponent of imprinting. I do agree with you though that it can be done wrong. All of my foals have been imprinted and I really see the results when it comes to starting them under saddle. I have yet to have one be cinchy, or go off bucking the first time they are out on the line with the saddle. I feel if done right and consistently it can be a huge benefit to the human and the horse.<BR/><BR/>KaraSkyBar Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18259491221540240852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-54781921596023592022008-11-21T09:43:00.000-07:002008-11-21T09:43:00.000-07:00I'll be honest these are things I never thought of...I'll be honest these are things I never thought of too much when imprinting but it does make total sense. Sometimes the biggest worry isn't having baby accept you and all your fuss, but it's baby becoming too comfortable with all the love and attention and not learning what the boundaries are between horsey friends and human friends. Lucky for us the one foal we brought into this world seemed to get the right balance. Thank you for the very informative, and thought provoking post!Krystinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734053993038788982noreply@blogger.com