tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post4746913472912662149..comments2023-12-24T07:53:03.538-08:00Comments on News from Oak Creek Ranch: Mufasa Has a MeltdownOak Creek Ranchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post-6439441170040811772015-05-23T04:21:01.904-07:002015-05-23T04:21:01.904-07:00I completely quit using the roundpen for this rea...I completely quit using the roundpen for this reason. Early in our relationship he tried to jump out with very little pressure. I managed to get him to relax at the trot but he never cantered well in there. Always looked like he was running away and changes of direction just made him panic. His balance was terrible, motorcycling around. So I quit the roundpen and have never regretted it. Horses have amazing memories for the good and the bad. The fact that Mufasa ran to Brett is a huge breakthrough. I actually think it is good that he didn't have the halter at the time. Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post-14182578884066791352015-05-20T14:06:01.448-07:002015-05-20T14:06:01.448-07:00I think that what Kate said is true, some horses h...I think that what Kate said is true, some horses have a form of PTSD. My horse, Cowboy, acts like that sometimes, in different situations. It has gotten worse since he's gotten older. Once he's reassured I'm not going to hurt him (I never have and never would), he brings his head down and relaxes into me. One of his first owners had no experience and had kept him a stud, and from what I heard, punished him unfairly--like tying him up and then punishing him. Now, when he's tied, he acts like I'm going to hit him. His skin twitches, muscles tighten and flinch, head high, and ready to pull back. I have to go forward, retreat, forward, retreat and pet him gently. Eventually, the light comes on and we go on to have a wonderful day together. I don't know if a similar thing is happening with Mufasa, but maybe.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303523299217618526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post-68617227507274658182015-05-20T14:02:43.368-07:002015-05-20T14:02:43.368-07:00I spend a lot of time trying to read my animals mi...I spend a lot of time trying to read my animals minds. Especially Wilson who always has some phantom drama going on in his solitary pen. I enjoyed this story and as always the way you guys handled it. Michaelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05806716677546687464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post-3875732212463312852015-05-20T13:07:12.278-07:002015-05-20T13:07:12.278-07:00When my horse was a weanling, he was shot in the h...When my horse was a weanling, he was shot in the hip by a deer hunter. He had a complete recovery physically, but he has a tendency to panic like that. Fortunately, he has learned to come when I call him, and he has also learned that the round pen is his happy place. When something scares or spooks him, like wild turkey or deer, he runs into the round pen and watches it from inside. So far, nothing has got him when he's in there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post-23292492847118016562015-05-20T05:49:52.261-07:002015-05-20T05:49:52.261-07:00poor boy. sorry for the setback.poor boy. sorry for the setback.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post-59062804939414576692015-05-20T03:41:40.311-07:002015-05-20T03:41:40.311-07:00something must have startled him and triggered his...something must have startled him and triggered his normal response. I suspect that it will take a while to go away (and may not completely). <br /><br />it's fabulous that he ran to Brett though. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post-43569391639135961252015-05-20T03:31:54.729-07:002015-05-20T03:31:54.729-07:00Poor fellow! Horses can have PTSD, just like peop...Poor fellow! Horses can have PTSD, just like people, and he must have been having some sort of flashback. The fact he came to Brett even when he was very worried is a wonderful sign - he's looking to Brett for help now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com