Well me and my best friend went to a horse fair/expo today, the first one for the season. It was great to see old friends and see new products that the vendors brought. Lucas got a new training correction bit and a new rubber curry comb (hes starting to shed already!)
The horse communicator was there and we what I thought would be a conversation about trailering. I asked why he was kicking in the trailer, and got told that hes a bit claustrophobic (which we knew) but when hes on with other horses he complains until the other horses tell him to shut up, and then he starts kicking.
After she told me that she says "He wants to know if hes still for sale, or if you are going to put him down instead" out of the blue. Apparently he has been listening to us talk about the failed sale. I tried to reassure him that he wasn't for sale any more but he was worried because I had ridden a horse while he was gone that fit my body style more than him. (Lucy) He also knew about the failed offer, and though that he was going to be put down because it fell though. He was glad that I was going to keep him.
So the basis of my conversation was that Lucas loved me, but agreed that we didn't always see eye to eye. He told the communicator that I over think things, which causes him to over think things (she said that he internalizes a lot more than most horses, and is a real worrier) and sometimes he just doesn't know what to do anymore, so he rears to get my mind from going 100 miles an hour. She sad that I was a good rider for my size, but Lucas was a bit weak backed so I needed to work on my balance and coordination as well as him so that we can both be stronger.
He also said that my corrections were often to sharp for what has happened, and I'm not always consistent in my corrections which causes him to worry more. He thinks that I am maybe a too good of rider for him and maybe he needs a beginner rider.
She said she was a bit worried for the both of us, normally either the horse or the person will have a confidence issue, and the other can boost them up, but she thinks that both of us are having a self confidence issue and it might take a while for both of us to be good again.
Oh and I asked about Tanker (the horse in the video from the other day) and he said "I can't explain it, I just love her", and he thinks that its great that he gets to be outside with her every day and they can touch over the fence.
So I guess we have our work cut out for us, being happy, stretching and working together
2 comments:
I think it's great the communicator could tell you what was worrying Lucas. Now you have stuff to work on together. I see you and Lucas becoming more in tune with each others feelings and thoughts. Just have fun together and don't over think things too much.
A lot of people I meet think the communicator stuff is voodoo, but it never ceases to amaze me the things the communicator will say about the horses. I'm glad you were able to communicate with Lucas and maybe now the two of you can make lots of progress together.
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