tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post934113615008431117..comments2023-12-24T07:53:03.538-08:00Comments on News from Oak Creek Ranch: Tex Has Been Reading My BlogOak Creek Ranchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post-86950097141554151802016-03-17T11:44:16.088-07:002016-03-17T11:44:16.088-07:00I've been thinking on this before I responded ...I've been thinking on this before I responded (to your earlier post). <br /><br />I'm not surprised that Tex was flinchy at the clinic. I suspect that he doesn't have good experiences in those (not counting the ones you take him to). He's in a new environment, with new horses and people. It makes sense that he would be reactive. <br /><br />But he went and it wasn't awful. then he came home. I honestly believe that for some horses that makes a big difference. <br /><br />You've read my posts about Carmen. You know that she's reactive. She will pull back from others- mostly strangers now but sometimes from me. I know it's in there and will likely always be part of her. That's okay. We're developing coping mechanisms- like specific exercises we do to relax. <br /><br />I actually think that you can do lots with Tex. Whether you feel safe to ride him or not is completely up to you- I'm sure he won't care either way. :) <br /><br />I do like W. Shcillers post on 'anxious' horses. He says you don't teach a horse to not be anxious (that's impossible, same as people) instead you teach them ways to cope so they can be safe. <br /><br />You and Tex are still a newish partnership and it will take time. <br /><br />Plus he's a red head. ;) <br /><br />I've been thinking of trying magnesium on Carmen to see how she does when we start to show. <br /><br />TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post-63081627433945324392016-03-17T09:35:22.691-07:002016-03-17T09:35:22.691-07:00For me, the method doesn't matter, it's be...For me, the method doesn't matter, it's being aware and in tune with what makes the horse feel better and getting skin to skin touch. I like running my hands over my horse and listening to what he is feeling, how he is reacting and what he is telling me. I think touch is a great way to build trust. And making any other creature feel better in their body is a good thing.<br /><br />Go with what you like and just keep touching him. :)Crickethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00834640625999522559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post-37045580208059242362016-03-17T04:56:00.937-07:002016-03-17T04:56:00.937-07:00You still have a friend in Tex regardless of the c...You still have a friend in Tex regardless of the circumstances. Thanks for sharing. Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post-59605293979828010012016-03-17T00:09:00.716-07:002016-03-17T00:09:00.716-07:00I love the Masterson Method. He's doing a work...I love the Masterson Method. He's doing a workshop right now in Pasadena that I just found out about today. Your post sent me to YT just now to find out more about Liberty training. Can't wait to hear how Tex does with it.Karen B in so californiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389303961931974427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post-16531582780815201602016-03-16T23:50:43.121-07:002016-03-16T23:50:43.121-07:00Hi, I had already written my post to you before I ...Hi, I had already written my post to you before I read your 3/16 post. I’m going to leave it as is and let you read it. :) <br /><br />Just wanted to let you know that your boy is not a product of inbreeding (see definition of inbreeding below). Rather, he is a linebred Quarter horse with three lines to the stallion Drifter in his pedigree: On his sire’s sire line there is 1 line to Drifter. On his dam’s sire line he has 2 lines to Drifter (none of these matings would qualify as inbreeding). Hope this helps and alleviates some of your fear that he was a victim of inbreeding.<br /><br />Inbreeding is defined as "the mating of animals more closely related than the average of the population." This includes sire to daughter matings; son to mother matings, full brother to full sister matings and half-brother to half-sister matings.<br /><br />Linebreeding is the breeding of two animals who are closely related to the same ancestor or a couple of ancestors, but are little if at all, related to each other through any other ancestors. In a linebred pedigree, a single horse and his ancestors might appear two or three times. This has often been a preferred method of breeding within the breeder communities.<br /><br />Information on AQHA stallion Driftwood: http://www.cnrquarterhorses.com/driftwood.htm Interesting note here is that they mention his good and quiet temperament more than once.<br /><br />Information on AQHA stallion Driftwood Ike: http://memoryranches.com/horse-bloodlines/ Good information here.<br /><br />As for liberty work, I don’t know if you’ve heard of or had the opportunity to see Jonathan Field, a wonderful Canadian horseman. He has written a great book, “The Art of Liberty Training for Horses”. I think you would like him and his methods (kind and gentle). https://jonathanfieldhorsemanship.net/shop/liberty-book <br /><br />Wishing you continued success with Tex. Vicki W. ~<br />ninergirl04https://www.blogger.com/profile/10793093353273510837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post-80782927917020827892016-03-16T21:32:47.054-07:002016-03-16T21:32:47.054-07:00Awww such good news!! The liberty sounds fun. Awww such good news!! The liberty sounds fun. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285687707142504098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post-71178919852807933302016-03-16T19:40:04.513-07:002016-03-16T19:40:04.513-07:00Magnesium can be helpful for some horses - others ...Magnesium can be helpful for some horses - others it doesn't make a difference for.<br /><br />Good news on the Tex front - he's a kind, sweet horse - this can go right along with reactive, as it does with my Red. I think you two can go all sorts of places together, starting with the liberty work which should be fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post-46474583651327174022016-03-16T19:08:13.861-07:002016-03-16T19:08:13.861-07:00You were in the moment. Both of you. Well done. You were in the moment. Both of you. Well done. Michaelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05806716677546687464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post-89867697990643113202016-03-16T16:57:50.231-07:002016-03-16T16:57:50.231-07:00Glad you're feeling positive about Tex. :D
Re...Glad you're feeling positive about Tex. :D<br /><br />Re magnesium - A vet shared with me research that indicated that (from a 10,000 sample study) the average mag content in hay is at best +/- 30% of rdr. Another facet is which magnesium to use. Studies also suggest magnesium citrate is more bioavailable. I have details re dosing and a very affordable source - email me if you're interested. xianleigh (at) earthlink (dot) net<br /><br />Val has been getting magnesium for years now, and it has made a huge difference in him dealing with the stress of thoroughbred-ness + being an only horse. Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post-27747841921358867592016-03-16T16:57:48.468-07:002016-03-16T16:57:48.468-07:00Many years ago we brought Linda Tellington Jones t...Many years ago we brought Linda Tellington Jones to Brockport for a clinic and she stayed with us while she was here. Such an interesting experience.<br /><br />I am so glad Tex is reading your blog! He is catching your vibes and is getting more and more attached. Again. Progress.....Lori Skooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458010787337492501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964477228579644195.post-42926365074093509452016-03-16T16:47:36.639-07:002016-03-16T16:47:36.639-07:00I hadn't studied the Masterson Method, but I w...I hadn't studied the Masterson Method, but I watched a couple demo videos, and much of it is similar to what the TTouch practitioner did. Only similar. The leg stretches, the bends, touching down the body. In one of the videos he described what he's doing and how he's looking for pain or bracing--and that is also similar. I'll have to study it further. But it looks like the Masterson Method will be of great help in your work with Tex.<br /><br />What you said about good and bad days--it's important to always keep that in mind. I was just rereading my blog and noticed there has been lots of variation in my horses from day to day, month to month. It's easy to get discouraged, and then they come through for you. My At Liberty work has been rewarding...and frustrating...and rewarding, too.<br /><br />It sounds like Tex is warming up to you and wanting to trust, and you have a good FEEL for him. You're doing great, Annette. No matter which direction your journey goes, you'll get a lot of out of it--and so will he.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303523299217618526noreply@blogger.com