On 19/04/2008, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Rather than buckling the surcingle, she holds it as she asks her to go > forward. That way, if she feels "grabbed" by the sensation, she can > instantly let go before it's a big deal.
Thanks for sending the pics Karen. This is all such positive stuff. The motto Cara and I live by when we're training is to keep everything low key and positive. We feel it's important that the horse looks forward to his/her training sessions. I really enjoy watching the videos of Shirley and seeing the pics. She gives me confidence in the methods Cara and I have been using....and she gives me tons of ideas. Solon is next in line and we've just begun some ground driving with him.... so keep the videos coming. We're not professional trainers by any means, and we do get stumped occassionally as we're progressing....We have lots of conversations about the 'correct' way to do something....but if we can start a horse, anyone can. You should see the pile of training books beside my bed. Wanda
