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| 01.04.05 (2:01 pm) |
As if training a horse doesn't have enough inherent drama at times, today we added fire! The farrier was at the trainer's barn and he was using a grinder to reshape shoes. Grinder + metal shoes = lots and lots of sparks. This was happening about 10 feet away from the arena. You could see it through a small door. My normally unflappable horse had a meltdown. All I have to say is that I'm glad it was the trainer on her at the time and not me.
Prize: "What the.... Oh My God! The barn's on fire!!!!!!" BOLTS PAST THE OPEN DOOR. "Ok, that's better. Now, trot, trot, trot, head down, trot.... Oh @#$@#$% it's still on fire!!!!!!! We better get out of here!!!!!"
Personally, I think this shows good sense and sound judgement just like the time she didn't think she should get close to the longhorn bull. But the trainer sees this as a learning opportunity. He would make her stand and face it until she relaxed. Then he would make her take one step forward and then relax. She'd do it and then they'd start around the ring again. One or two laps would go well but then she'd start thinking again.
Prize: "I'm sorry but this doesn't seem like a terribly good idea to be in here when the barn is on fire." BOLT "I mean, does this seem safe to you?" BOLT
Eventually the farrier finished and the horse settled back down. I'm sure she thought that all the humans around her had totally lost their minds.
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posted by: newbie
post date: 01.04.05 (4:06 pm)
You know there is wisdom in the animal kindom. When was the last time you saw a cat drive drunk or an elephant smoking a cigarette??
Love and Light
posted by: Shamisen
post date: 01.04.05 (11:10 pm)
I love the way you characterise you horse - it had me giggling quietly to myself at work x
posted by: newbie
post date: 01.06.05 (12:06 pm)
lovely story! Prize is a character all right :)
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