Comments on: Signs You Don’t Want to Ignore – Part 1 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/signs-you-dont-want-to-ignore-part-1/ Horsemanship and horse training the partnership way Mon, 27 Feb 2023 22:47:51 +0000 hourly 1 By: Teddie Ziegler https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/signs-you-dont-want-to-ignore-part-1/#comments/2469 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=15968#comment-2469 In reply to Deborah.

I agree, these things aren’t really taught. For some reason, the basics are falling out of general training for adults with horses. And children’s lessons are more and more about riding only. Set up a call with me and you and I can discuss options to help you, no charge. 🙂

]]> By: Deborah https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/signs-you-dont-want-to-ignore-part-1/#comments/2468 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=15968#comment-2468 I agree that behaviors like biting should be dealt with before they become a major problem. I wish that there was more information about how to do so. I adopted a pony that was rescued from wandering alone in the desert. She was well trained for riding but very food aggressive and generally disrespectful. She would nip at me during grooming and threaten anyone who entered the paddock. She even made “false” charges toward me with ears pinned and teeth bared. I had never dealt with that behavior before and was at a total loss. Advice ranged from beat her with a whip to establish a relationship by sitting for hours in the paddock. (Dangerous, to say the least.) My riding instructor could establish boundaries with my pony but couldn’t teach me exactly how to do it. Other trainers told me what not to do but did not tell me what to do. The behavior got better over time and I thought it was OK. Then one day at feeding time she charged me for real, hitting me in the face with her teeth. I was hysterical but ultimately decided I would keep the pony and learn how to make boundaries that she would respect. I never let down my guard and always carry something to defend myself with. I taught her that she doesn’t get fed until she stands more than 6 feet away without moving. I insist that she puts her ears up and has a neutral expression before she can get her feed. It has been a difficult process but I’m seeing a real change in her attitude. I only wish there had been someone to guide me through the process before I got hurt.

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