6 thoughts on “Marquita, Part 2, along with some related ideas.”
Displacement calming signal. Thanks for that. Very interesting to watch. I have to admit my favorites parts are when long ears get right up in the lens and make Nickole giggle.
Those donkey boys came to my place from the rescue for training and then Nikki adopted them. We all have history with them and there are few things better than being with a long ear herd… such good teachers and such kind animals. Even if they do block the camera. I did some promo videos for Equidays with these boys and it was hysterical. Peering through ears… 🙂
Great demonstration of how to let go of initial goal and accept the other wonderful things that are unfolding. I need to observe these examples to be able to have confidence to let go in similar situations. Thank you!
Wow I’m so glad I found this video.
I’ve been so worried that I’m doing the wrong thing with my yearlings, for not scolding them for exploring with their muzzles and snuffling. But they are so happy and confident now, and that exploring has made them into willing trusting souls. so many people want to make an issue of mouthiness – understand that in confident horses, but babies need to find that confidence first – just like this! There’s a time and place for asking for space – it should never be a blanket rule…
A number of horsemanship people would have forced them to back off out of their space regardless of the conversation.
Thanks Anna for showing a better way
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Displacement calming signal. Thanks for that. Very interesting to watch. I have to admit my favorites parts are when long ears get right up in the lens and make Nickole giggle.
Those donkey boys came to my place from the rescue for training and then Nikki adopted them. We all have history with them and there are few things better than being with a long ear herd… such good teachers and such kind animals. Even if they do block the camera. I did some promo videos for Equidays with these boys and it was hysterical. Peering through ears… 🙂
Great demonstration of how to let go of initial goal and accept the other wonderful things that are unfolding. I need to observe these examples to be able to have confidence to let go in similar situations. Thank you!
Aren’t they a great herd!! And it’s a conversation. That means we don’t always get our way. Thanks, Diane
Wow I’m so glad I found this video.
I’ve been so worried that I’m doing the wrong thing with my yearlings, for not scolding them for exploring with their muzzles and snuffling. But they are so happy and confident now, and that exploring has made them into willing trusting souls. so many people want to make an issue of mouthiness – understand that in confident horses, but babies need to find that confidence first – just like this! There’s a time and place for asking for space – it should never be a blanket rule…
A number of horsemanship people would have forced them to back off out of their space regardless of the conversation.
Thanks Anna for showing a better way
Thanks, Anne. I preach about space all the time, so this was a definite exception, but so necessary.