Sometimes I do things with my horses when there isn't traffic in the arena. Chili isn't a stranger to this type of work, but it has been a while since I've done any particular "liberty" work. I don't really subscribe or follow any trainer's methodology and I've just made it up as I've gone along, so if it looks wonky, it probably is.
But essentially, I try and mount from the taller block every time since it saves significant strain on my bad hip number. The horse needs to line up at the block. I turned it into a game that when she comes over and lines up, she does get a reward. Chili isn't an incredibly food motivated horse, but apparently just enough at times to make this work.
Anyone else do any particular "trick" or "liberty" work with their horses?
Life of a semi feral equestrian attempting to learn dressage with her Arabians. Humor, science, and doing things in a roundabout way.
Monday, August 24, 2020
Chili and the Mounting Block
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I do something like that- just not at full liberty. My arena is surrounded by grass and I know how that would end. :)
ReplyDeleteHahaha. Absolutely. I just feel like I am in my own strange universe sometimes in what I do with my horses, so nice to see that others enjoy different activities/interactions as well. :)
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