>>>> Charm did not want to get back into the trailer, so the rodeo guy and my husband stood behind her with a piece of pipe held against her butt, as a barrier (pipe doesn't "rope burn" the horse). All very calm and non-threatening; she loaded after a few minutes of coaxing.
I'm sorry, but I'm glad you shared this. I think too often people think that certain skills are an either/or situation. I have seen perfectly willing horses suddenly (and for "no apparent reason" to the unthinking person) become resistant to a task they've done often before. Way too often, Cary and I have unintentionally been a couple of those "unthinking" people, as we've fumbled along our way. I hope they settle back in at home soon...I can only imagine trying to trailer horses out in that situation. Aren't you SO glad that Charm is so trusting, and that you've exposed her to so much prior to this? It had to be hard enough as it was - pity the poor three-year-old who's had very little human interaction. Karen Thomas, NC [EMAIL PROTECTED] No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.12/1095 - Release Date: 10/26/2007 7:54 PM
