>> I think probably some of Scooter's training was
>> missed. It should not take
>> a bit to stop a horse.
>>
>
> What do you suggest Judy? By the way. My Dagur is
> coming in a couple of weeks. I watched a video of
> him. He looks great. Lorraine
I can't wait to see pictures of them side by side!!
In regard to Scooter needing a bit to stop.... if you stop and think about
it, horses want to get along.... really... they have no reason not to do so.
Why would he want to continue going if you want him to stop?
Maybe because he doesn't understand?
The icelandic training method has lacked the ability and knowledge to teach
a horse what a bit is for (communication), and basically the bit is used to
inflict discomfort or pain with the horse reacting to that, not
communication.
We want our horses to communicate with us (and have two-way communication),
not only through the bit, but through our bodies, with subtle cues, and work
almost from a mind-to-mind in-tuneness.
I think the Passenger Lessons are a great start in getting to this point.
http://iceryder.net/passenger.html
Another step to reaching in-tuneness is doing lots of groundwork, which also
transfers to under saddle.
http://iceryder.net/7games.html
If I'm riding, I want my horse to "be with me". If I stop riding, I want my
horse to stop moving forward. I want him to "want" to be with me. I want
him to freely allow me to use his legs as my own.
I don't want to obtain the use of his legs by force (thru a bit), but thru
his mind. I want to create the *want* for the horse to cooperate.
This is probably not for everyone. We are all different; some of us want a
relationship with our horses, some of us are OK with using the horse as an
ATV.
Judy
http://icehorses.net
http://clickryder.com
