Update on Tiffany's Lunging 3

Heavenly Jumper · 03-15-2008, 04:20 PM

I am so, so SO pleased. My bond with this horse is really developing. ALL because we are stepping back and taking things in baby steps. She is learning from me and I from her.

Bah, anyway!

We took a couple days off from our practice due to rain and human lives getting in the way.

Today we started with yielding the hind and fore quarters on each side. A few good steps and then then move to a new body part. We also do backing up. When we first started I only asked for one step and then I removed my whip tapping. I have moved up to two steps for the lateral yeilding and now 4-5 backing steps.

She is still anticipating my touch at the hind quarter and taking too many steps. I can tell it is the "oh I know what you want, let me just swing my butt over" kind of move. We worked on not moving until she got the tap. I pointed and rubbed but I didn't reward her for moving until I tapped.

When I ask for her to go out on the circle, I open my lead arm out away from my body and hold the rope in front of her. Then I tap the shoulder of the inside and take it away when she moves out and forward. She is really getting it! We can do circles at the walk until I say "whoa" now. She will stop and turn when I say "whoa".

Counterclockwise is still the better side.

We did backing and yielding, 10 circles in each direction and then repeated.

I give her lots of praise and make sure she knows she is doing the right thing. She is now working at the end of a 12 foot lead.

When can we add trotting? I am SO not wanting to move too fast and mess this up.

I want to get some video or pictures...

Goonhorse · 03-15-2008, 04:40 PM

Yay! I'm so glad things are going well for you and Tiff. I'm glad to hear that you're starting to bond with her more.

I'm thinking I really need to go back to step one and start over with a few things with Breez. She made me SO frustrated this evening I felt like crying.

Anyway, once again, I'm glad to hear things are going well for you. I can't advice you on the trotting issue, because I hurry too much in my training.

SaddleUp158 · 03-15-2008, 09:30 PM

I would add trotting when you feel that she totally understands what you are asking her to do at the walk. If that time is now, than great! If not, give her a few more days. No big deal! Slow is awesome.

steph2005 · 03-15-2008, 10:32 PM

sounds like you're both doing great!

PeggySue · 03-16-2008, 04:35 AM

Heather when you have COMPLETE control at the walk you move onto the trot sounds like you "might" have it now LOL

Good job so far it is always tougher with a older horse who has known then been let go or that was done wrong to start with

Heavenly Jumper · 03-16-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by PeggySue

Heather when you have COMPLETE control at the walk you move onto the trot sounds like you "might" have it now LOL

Good job so far it is always tougher with a older horse who has known then been let go or that was done wrong to start with

Thanks Peggy

I am going to do a repeat of yesterday, today. If it goes just as well. I will start adding a few trot steps next week.

I am planning for pictures and video too.

I have another question, how come she is changing her personality. She was very standoffish and not affectionate at all. For the first year she was here. Now after 2 weeks of practicing lunging, she's coming to me for pets and really seeming happier.

I have spent at least an hour every day with her grooming, feeding and such. But the addition of work??

wyldterv · 03-16-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavenlyJumper

Thanks Peggy

I am going to do a repeat of yesterday, today. If it goes just as well. I will start adding a few trot steps next week.

I am planning for pictures and video too.

I have another question, how come she is changing her personality. She was very standoffish and not affectionate at all. For the first year she was here. Now after 2 weeks of practicing lunging, she's coming to me for pets and really seeming happier.

I have spent at least an hour every day with her grooming, feeding and such. But the addition of work??

It's probably two fold... #1, she's not pregnant, so at a different hormonal level. Dancer is actually sweeter (not that she's not pretty cool right now, but was OMG affectionate while pregnant!) when pregnant and almost a total pest in your back pocket kind of gal, lol... NOT pregnant, she's not witchy, but she's more independent, has her own agenda..

The second reason Tiff is probably changing in personality is now she's starting to decide you ARE the herd leader as you make her work. It is not the WORK she enjoys persay, but she DOES like feeling secure in a strong leader

When you're working as a team, someone has to lead the team, a strong team leader builds a winning team and a happy team. You're building a happy team, good job

PeggySue · 03-16-2008, 03:43 PM

What Karyn said LOL

You are getting her respect!!

horseyfrk145 · 03-16-2008, 03:47 PM

Sounds great Heather!

03-15-2008, 04:40 PM	#2
Goonhorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,855 Images: 262 Blog Entries: 151	Yay! I'm so glad things are going well for you and Tiff. I'm glad to hear that you're starting to bond with her more. I'm thinking I really need to go back to step one and start over with a few things with Breez. She made me SO frustrated this evening I felt like crying. Anyway, once again, I'm glad to hear things are going well for you. I can't advice you on the trotting issue, because I hurry too much in my training. __________________ I never deserved such mercy, Or merited so much grace. But this unworthy man just can't understand Why that Man of no wrong took my rightful place.

03-15-2008, 10:32 PM	#4
steph2005 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 1,373 Images: 49	sounds like you're both doing great! __________________ animals are family, don't they deserve to be treated that way? The first buck, he bucked so hard, I lost my stirrups. Then he bucked so high his left hind foot got into the left stirrup. Well, sir, I figured if he's gettin' on, I'm gettin off

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03-15-2008, 04:20 PM	#1
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 15,435 Images: 1323 Blog Entries: 270	Update on Tiffany's Lunging 3 I am so, so SO pleased. My bond with this horse is really developing. ALL because we are stepping back and taking things in baby steps. She is learning from me and I from her. Bah, anyway! We took a couple days off from our practice due to rain and human lives getting in the way. Today we started with yielding the hind and fore quarters on each side. A few good steps and then then move to a new body part. We also do backing up. When we first started I only asked for one step and then I removed my whip tapping. I have moved up to two steps for the lateral yeilding and now 4-5 backing steps. She is still anticipating my touch at the hind quarter and taking too many steps. I can tell it is the "oh I know what you want, let me just swing my butt over" kind of move. We worked on not moving until she got the tap. I pointed and rubbed but I didn't reward her for moving until I tapped. When I ask for her to go out on the circle, I open my lead arm out away from my body and hold the rope in front of her. Then I tap the shoulder of the inside and take it away when she moves out and forward. She is really getting it! We can do circles at the walk until I say "whoa" now. She will stop and turn when I say "whoa". Counterclockwise is still the better side. We did backing and yielding, 10 circles in each direction and then repeated. I give her lots of praise and make sure she knows she is doing the right thing. She is now working at the end of a 12 foot lead. When can we add trotting? I am SO not wanting to move too fast and mess this up. I want to get some video or pictures... __________________ OMG I'm actually IN JAPAN! like, right now! .'~'. epi tan e epi tas .'~'. I've been SNOWBALLED X8!

03-15-2008, 09:30 PM	#3
SaddleUp158 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,756 Images: 68	I would add trotting when you feel that she totally understands what you are asking her to do at the walk. If that time is now, than great! If not, give her a few more days. No big deal! Slow is awesome.

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