Comments on: Never Judge https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/never-judge/ Horsemanship and horse training the partnership way Fri, 21 May 2021 04:08:14 +0000 hourly 1 By: Nancy Reinke https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/never-judge/#comments/2193 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=13567#comment-2193 Get well soon.
You are Amazing
Thankyou for everything you do for us all

]]> By: Teddie Ziegler https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/never-judge/#comments/2189 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=13567#comment-2189 In reply to Deborah.

I am so glad to hear that you didn’t give up on Annie and that you learned to listen to her. Beautiful!

]]> By: Deborah https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/never-judge/#comments/2188 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=13567#comment-2188 When I adopted my rescue pony, she had been rejected three times by people who would adopt her for a while then bring her back. I knew when I viewed the video on the rescue website that she was the one for me, so the fact that others had rejected her did not deter me. I saw her kind eyes and willing attitude. But the first 6 months were rough. It was clear why others brought her back. She had decided that the best offence is a good defense. Threatening to bite or snapping at me was her routine.

There were times when she came at me with what I call "hate face"; ears flat and teeth barred. It was upsetting, as I had never experienced this before. But I would not give up. I was determined to be her forever home. I found a good trainer and started taking lessons. Soon, I realized that Annie did not need punishment for her behavior, she needed reassurance.

I experimented until I found a way to keep myself safe while working to gain her trust. Little by little, the sweet pony that I knew was inside her started to show. The smart, curious, self assured pony became fun to be with. Annie has taught me so much about kindness, persistence, accepting her needs each day. I'm so glad she came into my life. It made me so happy when my trainer told me that she wishes she had a pony like Annie!

]]> By: Teddie Ziegler https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/never-judge/#comments/2187 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=13567#comment-2187 ]]> In reply to Rhonda Hey.

I hear that often and I’m so glad you didn’t give up or label him. You found out why and you fixed it. Kudos! I bet your horse was so grateful that you were able to help him. ❤️

]]> By: Teddie Ziegler https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/never-judge/#comments/2186 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=13567#comment-2186 ]]> In reply to Janet.

Thank you Janet. Actually it was “Flash”. I’m sure your horse is happy with your company and loves being with you. 💕

]]> By: Rhonda Hey https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/never-judge/#comments/2185 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=13567#comment-2185 When I saw the photo of my horse I just new I wanted him. There was a problem with him that I didn't know. They called him a killer.

When I got him home he was ok 2 weeks. later I couldn't lead him and couldn't lunge him.

He was a nightmare and he was getting pushy so I pushed him back and he looked at me as though he was going to challenge me. The eyes wide open, the nostrils flared but he stopped himself.

I gave him a pat, showed some love and took him back to his yard. I went on the internet and looked up his behaviour. I rang the vet, got him scoped and he had an ulcer.

He has helped me understand and listen and I will never stop learning. I just love him and his funny ways.

I call him Sir Ralph. Not just Ralph.

]]> By: Janet https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/never-judge/#comments/2184 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=13567#comment-2184 Just wondering if you remember which movie you heard that quote from?, about helping kids become who they know they can be.
As far as my horse – she was in a group paddock before and over the last 3 years she has been on her own mostly. Sometimes I wish I could provide a companion for her, but it has not happened yet. Searching for ways to meet her emotional health in the meantime.

I hope you start to feel better as soon as possible – glad you will be able to see your family in August.

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