-- I have a MFT that makes me nervous and make him act like a butt head. I don't have time to ride him everyday so he acts up and I make it worse by being nervous. I get mad but it isn't his falt. I think I am going to sell him. He is a beautiful palomino. 16HH. Lorraine
Happy Southwestern Trails Our Icelandic horse,Paddy/Slettir, is very spooky with nervous me, and I'm too old to hit the dust many more times--geesh, talk about sudden change of direction! Maybe I should consider the Padman and I have a special sympatico (neurotic as it is)..........anyhow, my super calm husband, with almost no riding experience, now rides Paddy very successfully....I do ground work and cuddle him--that's Paddy--every chance I get--the big mugger--well, truth is, same could be said of my husband :-). We solved the "problem" by buying our pretty Pila, who is soooooo brave and calm. She's calm, I'm calm and Paddy adores her and loves to follow her on the trail. Yeah, females lead. Now, what to do about our pony mule (originally Paddy's pasture mate), who does not want to be left behind? One thing, equine, leads to another. Kate Basler Monterey, MA
