This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 12/30/2002 12:37:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I think you are correct when you say some trainers want to hurry with fjords > > and run into problems. I believe thats because trainers feel the client is looking for "instant" results, and feel obligated to make fast progress. My 4 year old gelding has been with a trainer since mid September. He's been everything you all have described here, pushy, opinionated, thinking he got to decide when he was done working. My trainer, who specialized in carriage driving training, worked for three months to get an acceptable "whoa" and "stand", without being challenged. She's been thoughtful in her approach, having trained only one fjord, just previously. I have also encouraged her to take her time, to give the boy "thinking time"....days off etc. We openly communicate about how's she's feeling about the progress, and my expectation level. She verbalized that her sensitivity to my expense and the amount of time it was taking.. I was clear with her that I was committed to the investment in order to have a happy, road safe Fjord. Everyone is progressing, it just takes a little longer sometimes. Being realistic is key, I believe. Carol in Michigan with 4 year old Prairie Duster
