tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728532494108633757.post3865931328441726618..comments2023-11-03T06:05:46.836-07:00Comments on The Reeling: An Unexpected Mareventure: Swimmy ImmyAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902291220984883182noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728532494108633757.post-91125435736439827142013-02-09T18:20:21.719-08:002013-02-09T18:20:21.719-08:00I have so been there, although Cash was already ri...I have so been there, although Cash was already rideable when I got him. <br /><br />Every tiny step in the right direction has to be with a reward, and if they ever start to feel a little unsure, you have to let them know they are the BEST HORSE EVER and they are doing the right thing, or else a complete meltdown occurs and you might as well just get off. Discipline must be gentle and tactful. To this day, I can just say "Cash!" in a warning tone of voice, and he'll stop whatever he's doing. And even after owning him for almost 17 years, there are still days when he doesn't want to talk to me. <br /><br />They are not the easiest horses to own, but if they are on your side, they will try their hearts out for you.<br /><br /> jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728532494108633757.post-68729026791288812442013-02-09T17:56:24.523-08:002013-02-09T17:56:24.523-08:00I totally hear what you are saying about the fine ...I totally hear what you are saying about the fine line. You have to be soft, but then you cant let them walk all over you.<br /><br /><br />She was a good girl on the aqua tred. Are they swimming on there or is there a treadmill on the bottom?Boss Mare Eventinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039910692009593158noreply@blogger.com