Super's day with the farrier

[fantasykiger]

Super spent some time doing ground work with the farrier today. My daughter took some pictures, so I could share At first Super had the wanted to keep a good distance away. Scout is there for moral support...LOL.

Actually after the farrier gave Scout some attention and treats Super was willing to take some treats from the farrier and let him rub his head.

then I handed over the rope and told the farrier to do all the exercises I do with Super. To start just leading him around, with Super following and the farrier moving away he is less threatening to Super.
It took a little coaxing

but he got it

Then I told him it was time to drive Super forward, learning how to control his feet get Super to walk along side him. So I handed the farrier the stick and Super took the opportunity to bolt..he had to try

I explained to the farrier how to watch Super's body language and stop the bolt way ahead of time and showed him how with the stick he can control Supers forehand and hindquarters all this stuff Super already knows, just nobody does it with him but me. Then let them be, Scout did try and act as a block to keep Super from backing away...LOL

Super just got better, I was happy with how they both did. The farrier was able to rub Super on both sides everywhere with the stick....Super liked him at sticks length away.

My daughter got tired of taking pictures but it ended with Super standing next to the farrier allowing him to rub his head and half way down his neck with hand. He gave Super a treat and we called it a day after I myself ran Super thru' all the exercises to show the farrier how eventually he should be able to make Super behave.

[angelsdream]

Looks like its working out for you Tiffany!! I'm happy for you and Super - now you can see hope for him Them stubborn mules....definately have to make you work for it..thx for all the great pics!!! Looks like the farrier learnt some things also

[stlkigers]

Glad Mr. Super-size did good with the farrier....Great of the farrier to be willing to do some work with him....Good for Scout to block too! He is one handsome mule Tiffany! I am really enjoying watching him grow up!

Angela

[fantasykiger]

Super is my baby boy and I will darned if he just is so good for me, the majority of the time . I really do enjoy working him myself. I wish he was more people friendly but I am told that will come with time. Mules are known for a good sense of self preservation, only time and experiences will make them relax and trust the world around them.

[dunbnwild]

Awesome! That was smart to have the farrier run him through some paces and quit while ahead. And great that he didn't get away with bolting! Keep it up and each time will be better and better!

[DianneC]

What a great guy the farrier is to be willing to do that. I'll bet he did learn some things as well as Super. I think men present themselves differently than women do. Their body language is different many times. Great job of training there Tiffany. You did good!

[fantasykiger]

Thank You very much..my farrier will continue to work with Super on his trips to the farm and they can learn from each other along the way. So many farriers just say NO to mules. This farrier is younger, I am hopeful Super can teach him how to apprach a young mule and that they will develope a good relationship for the future, as I plan to keep the boy around...both of them the farrier and the mule