On 5/2/07, rachel Jenkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I read an article by John Lyons where he said that pressure and release > worked particularly well for mules since intimidation methods, often used on > horses, don't work with mules. My llama has a similar, mule-like > personality-smart, self-serving, can't be intimidated, doesn't care a bit > what I want-but he does respond readily to pressure and release. Again, I've > never ridden or driven him either! > > Rachel from E KY >
to put in perspective of sorts, when my husband is bringing the hay into the paddock with the tractor, the horse scamper around, away from the tractor even tho they don't fear it. Cause its loud and big and red and coming toward them. The donkey will actually walk toward it as if to confront it, will stand and not budgew even when my husband gently eases into him and literally SHOVES him away. Then he flattens his ears, brays at it, and takes off bucking and mad as heck. Its hilarious to watch of course, but it just shows you how differently they perceive things. He sees it as an intruder that he needs to confront and isnt afraid of it in the least even tho he is so much smaller. Whgereas the horses, not afraid, knowing it brings their hay, see it as an opportunity to bolt and run around like nutcakes. they would never in a million years dream of confronting it and blocking it from entry. I am really enjoying your posts rachel! I am glad you are here. Janice -- yipie tie yie yo
