Unhorsemanship Transitions Equine

[elinheartstristin]

really coo video. that looked like fun.

[lovemyplaidjacket]

if you just pretended that you were holding his lead and moving forward, he probably would have followed out of habit.

[Romaridge]

In therapy sessions, it's not about the horse. Rather, it's learning to cope with the emotions, thoughts and behaviors which come up while dealing with the horse and which may parallel a past or present life situation. So it's really about metaphor(s) . . . (continued below)

[Romaridge]

Horse people will normally become frustrated or concerned watching a client trying to get the horse to cooperate, wanting to step in and help address the situation with the horse (which, of course, would not really help the client resolve life issues!). So, in order to do this work, they have to "unlearn" their horsemanship skills in session or "untrain" themselves from their usual responses. Thus, the title "Unhorsemanship" . . .

[wildbill100]

very well trained horse you have there.

[joescolors]

now why something flying at him Karen ?

Or was it that you were no longer in front of him ?

I am going to start doing more mental exploring with my horses, I have really enjoyed this vid.

Thanks Karen.

[Romaridge]

In Cal's training I sometimes used a lunge whip as a visual and/or audio cue to move him forward or away either on the lunge line or at liberty. So I'm thinking he sees the glove in the air as the same cue. . I don't think he really paid much notice to my presence in front of him.

I'm telling you Joe--horses really ENJOY playing with people's heads! And they're good at it! LOL

[theKillDeaGame]

And you wonder why I don't mind looking after him! What a genuinely good boy he is...

[Romaridge]

Thanks Dea. A while back Cal did a session with an oppositional little boy and his family. Cal took charge of the session at one point by getting behind the boy and PUSHING him around the perimeter of the arena with his nose. Funniest thing I ever saw--Cal's never done anything like that before but everyone sure got the message that HE was in charge--LOL!

[melanianspots]

well done Cal!

[Romaridge]

Cal sez thanks Mel!

[lazyhorse73]

Wow he really is good. Some horses won't stand still through all that. Very interesting. He sure did pass the ground tying test.

[Romaridge]

Thanks LH--He actually did surprise me by standing so well.

[getgorgeousnow]

uguys are tooo funny, i want Cal!!!!

[Romaridge]

Thanks Pam. In real life, Cal really is a big clown.

[joescolors]

Oh man Karen this is a great vid , lots can be learned from this , that Cal is the best. I really enjoyed this vid 10stars .

[Romaridge]

Thanks Joe. It always amazes me that the horses just do whatever is needed in these sessions. Cal normally would never ground tie that well for me--lol!

[Romaridge]

Thanks Julz. What a good boy Cal is!

Have you seen the website address for Transitions on my page? It tells more about what we do and has a link to EAGALA's site.

[filly4billy2002]

I'll have to go and check the site out so I understand better.

Really enjoyed this video KAZ.

That Cal is a sweet heart. So glad you put the effort in to saving him. What a GEM he is!

[filly4billy2002]

Mornin KAZ. I've never heard of your program (EAGALA) but it looks interesting. You'd have to tell us more of what this is about.

Cal sez: Ummm..Ladies..I am ground tied here, right? Did I pass the 'ground tie test'?

LOL

Very enjoyable video.