Playing on the Ground -- Dressage, Liberty, Games, Jumping, Tricks

[TBShorses]

this says thishorse is for sale is this true?? i would be mroe thanintrested

[hiddenacresfarm]

I'm sorry, I guess these videos didn't have "sold" marked on them -- his other official sale videos did. He has been sold. I wish you all the best in finding a horse, though!

[kanumbra]

ive had my mare for almost a year and she still doesnt trust me completely. i was wondering, would teaching her a few tricks gain her trust as well as ensuring she doesnt get bored?

[hiddenacresfarm]

Well-done tricks could certainly help! The secret is to teach them well, just like you would teach anything else -- lots of time and patience, with some treats and lots of reward. :) Tricks have the great advantage of being concrete: instead of training "collection" or "responsiveness," you have a really set goal. That is extremely helpful for both horse and human. Tricks were instrumental in helping Caspian develop a relationship with me, partly because we BOTH had fun. I would say try it!

[phoeberabbit]

hahaha, yeah, i'll try!

[phoeberabbit]

good luck, i wish u well, and make sure you keep me posted on this comment part when u sell, him, or things like that. say hi to him for me!!!!!!!

[hiddenacresfarm]

Thanks again! And let me know if/when you get videos of Wilbur. I know what you mean -- computers can be tricky -- I've certainly had my share of problems trying to upload videos. :) Ah well, it is a good learning experience for me!!

[phoeberabbit]

i really wish i could take him from u, but i still can't afford a horse of my own :(

[phoeberabbit]

well anyways, caspian is BEAUTIFUl and i wish u the best of luck selling him.

[phoeberabbit]

my favorite parts were when u had him lift his hooves and also when u had him jump

[phoeberabbit]

anyways, we've been talking for so long about other stuff, we haven't actually talked about ur video!

[phoeberabbit]

darn, i can't get any videos on at the moment, i might be able to in a little while, but not at the moment sorry :(

[hiddenacresfarm]

It sounds like you two have a wonderful time! Even if he isn't yours, you sound like you still put so much time and love into him -- that's really neat to see. :)

[phoeberabbit]

You hav Caspian at such a cheap price! I'm suprised you didn't make it higher...

[hiddenacresfarm]

Yes, definitely let me know when you have videos up of Wilbur, or pictures! He sounds lovely -- Hanoverians are amazing horses. They have such amazing gaits!

[hiddenacresfarm]

I'm sure Willie is great! How long have you had him? What breed is he? :)

[phoeberabbit]

What a beautiful horse, looks just like my Wilbur. Did you teach him all that?

Great horse.

[hiddenacresfarm]

Thank you! I taught him a lot of it -- he did know basic lunging and walk/trot/canter when I got him, but it was all pretty rusty. He's been a lot of fun!

[mjmvet]

Great work! Love the 'chase the tiger' - he seems really special.

[0aceofheartz0]

Wow!, Your horse is beautiful! Thats so cool how you taught him 2 do all of that, he seems like he is really enjoying it and that he wants 2 please you! :-) How did you teach him 2 do the Spanish walk or is he trained in 1st, 2nd? level dressage?

[hiddenacresfarm]

Thank you!

[RichmondValeHiking]

good job!