Comments on: When to Push and When Not to… https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/when-to-push-and-when-not-to/ Horsemanship and horse training the partnership way Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:47:03 +0000 hourly 1 By: Teddie Ziegler https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/when-to-push-and-when-not-to/#comments/2217 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=13554#comment-2217 In reply to Sarah.

Too funny Sarah. They are smart! Jazz used to figure out my games and try to get them done quicker like it was timed. Sometimes he would take over and try to get me to do things. They are creative.

]]> By: Sarah https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/when-to-push-and-when-not-to/#comments/2212 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=13554#comment-2212 Thanks, Teddie. It is so much better riding when you know your horse is happy for you to be on their back. My rides are shorter these days but I so appreciate it when she is happy for me to jump on. When I float her out somewhere she does a lot more grazing then anything else.

Oh, here is something funny. I have been doing some pole work. I had someone else riding her and so I asked her to see if she could get Sahara to stop once she had her front two feet over a pole. She did get her to stop. I patted Sahara. She nuzzled me for a treat in my bum bag so I gave her one. I got my friend to do the same thing again. Sahara stopped and asked for a treat. The next time she walked over the pole Sahara planted her front two feet over the pole and stopped (my friend didn't ask her to do it) and then asked for a treat. Both my friend and I laughed and laughed. She had worked out how she could get more carrots. I still giggle about this. When someone else jumps on for a ride, Sahara will ask for a treat then, too. Funny as.

]]> By: Teddie Ziegler https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/when-to-push-and-when-not-to/#comments/2192 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=13554#comment-2192 In reply to Jean barbieri.

Correct, “only you know your horse”. And as long as you listen and respond in kindness from your heart, it will workout for both of you. Great Job Jean. 🙂

]]> By: Teddie Ziegler https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/when-to-push-and-when-not-to/#comments/2191 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=13554#comment-2191 In reply to Carol.

I love those stories. Thank you for sharing. Your last sentence says volumes!

“Sometimes it seems like giving in to a horse is a blow to the ego, when really it is more about acknowledging the horse’s feelings and concerns.”

]]> By: Teddie Ziegler https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/when-to-push-and-when-not-to/#comments/2190 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=13554#comment-2190 In reply to robyn martin.

I’m so glad to hear that. Your Heart will always be your guide.

]]> By: robyn martin https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/when-to-push-and-when-not-to/#comments/2183 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=13554#comment-2183 great piece, well done, thank you for sharing.
I look back to times I've pushed too hard, and the set backs I've created.

Will go with my gut now and build the trust and connection.

many thanks

Robyn

]]> By: Carol https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/when-to-push-and-when-not-to/#comments/2182 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=13554#comment-2182 Thank you for this lesson; it really resonated with me, due to two similar experiences that I have had. The first was with an off-the-track thoroughbred, who I was asking to cross a river for the first time. She hesitated, and gave a slight warning consisting of raising her head and looking back at me, and when I didn't get the message and kept asking her to go on, she bucked me off. Fortunately, I landed in water two feet deep. Miraculously, she waited for me back on shore, I climbed up the riverbank, remounted and rode her back in the river but didn't push her past her comfort zone. Eventually, she has developed into a lovely trail horse, who also competes in Mountain Trail, but whatever happens, I now know better than not to pay attention if she gets anxious.

The second experience was with a calmer horse, who does not like to over-exert herself. I was working her in the arena and asked for a trot, She must have had enough or been bored, because she pinned her ears and bucked. I failed to heed this rather obvious signal, asking for the trot two more times and being met with more bucking each time. Finally, I recognized that this was the wrong approach, and let her walk on a loose rein and explore some of the obstacles that were in the arena. Eventually, I used a bit of energy to move her up to a faster walk, then gave a little signal to trot, and off she went, with no bucking or other evasions.

Needless to say, I was happy with a short trot, and ended on a good note. Sometimes it seems like giving in to a horse is a blow to the ego, when really it is more about acknowledging the horse's feelings and concerns.

]]> By: Jean barbieri https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/when-to-push-and-when-not-to/#comments/2181 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=13554#comment-2181 Thank you Teddie for this insight. I have been in that situation with my horse, when we were doing a obstacle course, and he didn’t want to go through the pool noodles, and my friend says , “Just kick him through it”. Not knowing what to do, I tried, but my horse said “No”, so I listened and we went and did something he liked to do. It is so important to listen to the horse and yourself. After all, only you know your horse.

]]> By: Renee https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/when-to-push-and-when-not-to/#comments/2180 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=13554#comment-2180 Hi Teddie! I really enjoy your weekly email!

]]> By: Irena https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/when-to-push-and-when-not-to/#comments/2179 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=13554#comment-2179 ]]> Thankyou Teddie.. enjoyed this 😃

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