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Member:
Terrilyn

Posted on Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 - 12:26 pm:

I want to share a new technique I learned last night at feeding time.

I’ve been working with Jasper, our new horse, on respecting my space when I come into the stall to feed him. This has consisted of asking him to stand in the corner until I cue him that it’s ok to come and get it. I have been carrying a lunge whip as a helpful enforcer, but he has gotten so good that I haven’t been using it in the last week….however, as horses will do, he decided three days ago that he didn’t like the “respect the space” exercise. To express his displeasure and impatience, he began giving a little squeal and little jump when I opened the door—and did not go to the corner like a good boy. So back out came the lunge whip—esp. since on Tuesday night he decided to swing his butt too….

Last night, I got the typical spoiled behavior. I had the lunge whip ready when he turned his rear in my direction. Intending to give him a gentle reminder that pointing rear ends at people is not allowed, I held out the end of the whip to give him a little jab to move him over. Now, had I practiced this move for three weeks and then tried to execute it, I never would have been able to do what I did last night. The intended path of the lunge whip and the slight move to the right of Jasper’s rear coincided to produce the most strategic placement of a whip I’ve ever seen…as well as the most interesting look on a horse’s face I’ve ever seen!

I call this the “rectal correction,” and I can only say that its effectiveness is amazing. Jasper could not get far enough into the corner this morning. I didn’t even have to carry the whip.

:-)
Member:
Goolsby

Posted on Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 - 12:57 pm:

Terri
Thats too funny. I believe I would stay in the corner too, if that happened to me!
Colleen
Member:
Chohler

Posted on Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 - 1:09 pm:

I couldn't have done that if I tried!!!!Good shot.
I think I'd go to the corner to.
Member:
Mrose

Posted on Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 - 6:18 pm:

Think I'll pass that tip on to my trainer who's currently working with a difficult colt!
Member:
Kthorse

Posted on Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 - 7:10 pm:

Terri that gave me a good laugh, Thanks for sharing.
Katrina
Member:
Dyduroc

Posted on Monday, Apr 4, 2005 - 1:46 pm:

I'll never be able to carry a lunge whip again without thinking of your story, Terri!

I'm still laughing!

D.
Member:
Christos

Posted on Monday, Apr 4, 2005 - 3:44 pm:

Terri, I only hope you're not currently training any riders....
Member:
Green007

Posted on Monday, Apr 4, 2005 - 4:05 pm:

Just think what this training technique would do to help strengthen a rider's 2-point on the longe!
Member:
Rhondal

Posted on Thursday, Feb 2, 2006 - 10:23 pm:

To funny
New Member:
Pepette

Posted on Friday, Feb 3, 2006 - 1:46 pm:

Christos, if you're not a comedian, then you missed your calling.
Moderator:
DrO

Posted on Friday, Feb 3, 2006 - 5:14 pm:

Speaking of Christos, does anyone know why he quit posting. I know he was concerned that he was spending way to much time here but he has been cold turkey for quite some time.
DrO
Member:
Hwood

Posted on Friday, Feb 3, 2006 - 5:34 pm:

Whoa! This is too weird. Terri and I were e-mailing today, and mentioned that he hadn't been on for awhile, and then Pepette posted, and now Dr. O. is asking . . . Must be that he is thinking of us . . . if not, then, at least, his ears must be burning.
Member:
Pepette

Posted on Friday, Feb 3, 2006 - 7:01 pm:

The last time he logged on was a month ago (Jan. 2, 2006).
Member:
Ajudson1

Posted on Saturday, Feb 4, 2006 - 10:49 am:

yea, I miss seeing Christos posts too...Last I saw he was posting about some strange saddle or something...neat pictures, interesting topic. Maybe he'll read our posts and get more active on the board again.
Member:
Canter

Posted on Saturday, Feb 4, 2006 - 4:37 pm:

I thought I remember him saying that he was coming to the US (or at least travelling) for a while? Altho I thought it was just for the summer. Christos, if you are out there...let us know you are well...
Member:
Green007

Posted on Monday, Feb 6, 2006 - 10:32 am:

Yes, we miss you, Christos! He always had the best posts, ever.
Member:
Sunny66

Posted on Monday, Feb 6, 2006 - 11:10 am:

I miss Christos too. Christos, come back. I got on my boy's back yesterday. First time since November 2004....Gonna need some help ;)
Member:
Cpacer

Posted on Monday, Feb 6, 2006 - 2:44 pm:

I think his profile said he was in the military, so maybe he's shipped out somewhere or just has an unpredictable schedule as of late?!?
Member:
Lilo

Posted on Monday, Feb 6, 2006 - 3:57 pm:

I guess we are not getting an answer from Christos, but, I agree with all. He had the best and most helpful posts with regard to training.
Hope we will hear from him again.
Lilo
Member:
Terrilyn

Posted on Monday, Feb 6, 2006 - 4:23 pm:

I'm glad Lilo qualifed that last comment with "most helpful posts with regard to training. I seem to remember some pretty interesting threads about politics. And two-by-fours. :-)
Member:
Paardex

Posted on Monday, Feb 6, 2006 - 5:54 pm:

I think when Christos answered on one of my posts last summer he said he was based in Achen for a while during this winter. As I also miss his comments I hope this will be temporary.
Jos
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