>>>> At the farm where I purchased Gat and Orri, the horses were 'rounded >>>> up' by a dog and chased in to the barn where they went in to their >>>> stalls. At the boarding barn the gates are opened and the horses rush >>>> pell-mell to their stalls where they know grain is waiting for them. >>>> When I try to 'catch' Gat in the pasture she runs away--is it because >>>> she's only used to being chased inside? V
I couldn't say. I can only say that's not the kind of relationship that I want with my horses, where they are "livestock" as opposed to partners or pets...even ALMOST (but not quite) being my "peers." I'm pretty sure that MOST horses don't like to be chased in MOST situations. However, once a horse (like Gat, and Angie) has come to think of it as inevitable, I just think it's sad. Angie is the first I've had with this much "chasing" history, so I don't have any insight for how long it might take for the memories to go away, or if they ever will. Aren't you just pleased as punch that you are SO close to having them home where YOU can handle them as YOU see fit...? You're going to have a blast! Karen Thomas, NC
