[goldiesmom]

Really noreins? that would be awesome! Will you PM me with details?
Monty Roberts..isn't he the one with the "join up" technique?

[shepherd406]

Originally Posted by goldiesmom

Really noreins? that would be awesome! Will you PM me with details?
Monty Roberts..isn't he the one with the "join up" technique?

I have some DVDs of Parelli around here somewhere....I'll see if I can rustle them up & I'll let you know. I never watched them. HAHA


And yes. He's the join up guy.

[noreins]

Originally Posted by shepherd406

GottaRide: I tried using the email method & it didn't work.

goldiesmom: That really doesn't make sense. But they're all out to make money.

noreinsL I READ THAT BOOK! When it first came out. It was the same time the "Horse Whisperer" movie came out. I remember that. He trained all kinds of horses. And was totally old school. He worked on a Hollywood set with James Dean! I remember the picture. HAHA East of Eden was the movie.......

OMGOSH!!! You are my new bff, I seriously have never talked to anyone who has even HEARD of it. And yeah that was the movie. I LOVED his horse...Johnny Tivio right?

[noreins]

On the join up note... When my filly starting doing that with me is when I fell in love

[goldiesmom]

Haha I think I read in like a saddle club or pony club book or something when I was younger about him and that technique!

Oooooo and DVDs? let me know if you find them

[goldiesmom]

Anybody ever see Tommie Turvey?

[noreins]

He is so great because he learned from the horses he watched and learned to 'talk' to them the way horses comunitcate with each other. Like I said, I found him on accident

[shepherd406]

Originally Posted by noreins

OMGOSH!!! You are my new bff, I seriously have never talked to anyone who has even HEARD of it. And yeah that was the movie. I LOVED his horse...Johnny Tivio right?

HAHA! That's awesome. That name sounds familiar. I haven't read it in like 10 years. Haha. But I think I might have to buy me a NEW copy & brush back up on my Monty skills.

[Bruce Wiley]

Hello shepherd406.
We all know that horses have learned to tolerate our doings, and thats not bonding.

Most times, it occurs without us indivduals really knowing on when it had taken place.
In some ways it better to recieve this surprise in this manner, because it only tells us our real desire didn't hinder or get in the way of our efforts with them.
The horse is the only one that can or must decide and accept your leadership & directions etc where much later they may surrender their special gift.

Our focus should always be on first attaining then maintaining the horse's respect, which will lead to an emotional bonding but in time.
It requires the human indivdual to be clear and consistent, patience, but firm with always looking to refine and gain more effective ways to reach and keep their attention plus maintaining the control over the horse.

I hope this insight helps.

[noreins]

That would be perfect bonding for you and your mare Oh oh oh!!! Okay get the book, and go sit NEAR her is the pasture and just read. Horses are very nosey critters. Eventually she is sure to come see what you are up to