Tivar is an extreme case of a horse > that has to DO something when he's stressed. I don't think I've ever met > another as extreme as he is in this regards...and it's so odd, since he's > such a mild-mannered and reliable trail horse, and not at all what you'd > call a hyper horse.
thats very interesting insight karen! Because on the trail he gets very exasperated if you seem indecisive or dont keep moving! If you stop for rest, fine. But if you stop and wait while some other horses are catching up or something he would make obvious disgruntled comments :) like walking back to meet them then turning to be first in line, or if made to stand, tail swishing and doing a step forward, a step back. He HATED just standing there. ever. when very hot and tired he would be fine, seeming somehow to know it was a rest stop even if I didnt get down, but if waiting for others or something he would be so restless. Janice -- even good horses have bad days sometimes.
