Comments on: A case of feeling homesick https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/a-case-of-feeling-homesick/ Horsemanship and horse training the partnership way Fri, 30 Sep 2022 21:07:31 +0000 hourly 1 By: Sarah https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/a-case-of-feeling-homesick/#comments/2440 https://polaritytraining.com/?p=7574#comment-2440 It’s very interesting. The three times I have taken my horse away for a couple of nights (for what I call an adventure) she has been fine the first night but the second night she starts to get anxious, pacing the fence and calling out. It hasn’t been as much fun as I thought it would be. I used to float out with friends for day adventures which was great fun but they have both moved to their own life style blocks.

I find it hard with my girl as she is an easy keeper and at certain times of the year needs to be out of the main herd and in with the ponies so she is on less grass when it is the most luscious/sugary. That time is fast approaching). If she is in with a mate she tolerates it but that horse is up for sale. She much prefers being in with the main herd with her boyfriend Buster.

I think having a thoroughbred was less stressful, actually. I do love Sahara, though and do keep her in the main herd when I can. She is a tb x. Possibly Kaimanawa. She has got a lovely gentle nature and lovely paces. I do enjoy our leisurely bareback rides around the place. Particularly at one of my favorite beaches.

Do you get to visit your family much, Teddie? Must be hard when you live so far away from them. Zoom has become a wonderful tool, hasn’t it 🙂

]]> By: Teddie Ziegler https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/a-case-of-feeling-homesick/#comments/2438 https://polaritytraining.com/?p=7574#comment-2438 ]]> In reply to Sue Pacanowski.

So funny 🤣

]]> By: Sue Pacanowski https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/a-case-of-feeling-homesick/#comments/2437 https://polaritytraining.com/?p=7574#comment-2437 Love your thoughts and feel they are completely valid! Also, the joker in your family looks exactly like the joker in my family 🙂

]]> By: Teddie Ziegler https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/a-case-of-feeling-homesick/#comments/1701 https://polaritytraining.com/?p=7574#comment-1701 In reply to Lynn.

If they are excited to see you and you go sometimes with food and sometimes without food, then they are happy to see you too. 🙂

]]> By: Barbara Smith https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/a-case-of-feeling-homesick/#comments/1700 https://polaritytraining.com/?p=7574#comment-1700 I agree wholeheartedly that horses need to be part of a herd. So I have two horses, I have one mare, a Trakehener who spends most of her time in the stable. The other mare a warm blood can be found in daylight hours standing in the soggy windswept field. I have given up trying to feed them in the field as the hay just blows away, so they have three stables, with ever open doors containing a wheelie bin full of hay each. I feel sorry for the warmblood mare, she is standing alone, hardly grazing all day. They both seem to sleep inside the stables happily. You just can’t make a companion be companionable if they don’t want to be. They hate me to close a stable door, I believe they are too small for either of them to lie down safely.

]]> By: Lynn https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/a-case-of-feeling-homesick/#comments/1699 https://polaritytraining.com/?p=7574#comment-1699 I am glad you had a diagnosis, as odd as it seems. I’m also glad you went to a doctor who you trust and is helping you. Finally, thank you for sharing your horse’s feelings as well. My hubs has told me that mine miss me when I’m gone. I have a move coming up this fall. I hope to do my best to set new up like old. Altho sometimes I feel like their excitement only is because I have food. And they will still have each other. Blessings.

]]> By: Teddie Ziegler https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/a-case-of-feeling-homesick/#comments/1698 https://polaritytraining.com/?p=7574#comment-1698 In reply to Karen.

I’m so sorry to hear that as I know how hard that can be. I hope your holidays get better.

]]> By: Teddie Ziegler https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/a-case-of-feeling-homesick/#comments/1697 https://polaritytraining.com/?p=7574#comment-1697 In reply to LorriAnn Landles.

As long as they know they are a herd, a family, and they will stay with you as such I think they all will be happy.

]]> By: Teddie Ziegler https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/a-case-of-feeling-homesick/#comments/1696 https://polaritytraining.com/?p=7574#comment-1696 In reply to Francis.

Thank you, Francis. You should follow Danny Boy’s videos on my Stallion Series as he sounds just like your guy. I’m glad this blog resonated with you and I agree with your observations. https://polaritytraining.com/stallion-series/

]]> By: Teddie Ziegler https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/a-case-of-feeling-homesick/#comments/1695 https://polaritytraining.com/?p=7574#comment-1695 In reply to Kathy.

That’s so cute and unique. That should show you how much they care for you. <3

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