Post by Michelle Clarke on Jan 7, 2011 22:57:12 GMT -5
We've been working two young stallions and my gelding in the roundpen at liberty this past week. Gringo, who was bred for the first time last year, has been socialized quiet a bit. Tied next to other studs, geldings and even mares. Worked in close proximity to others constantly and has never show one problem or ill step. You can imagine our surprise, when we turned Gringo loose and he made a beeline for my gelding, Rev, and attacked him. It took us about five mintues to get him off (Rev is fine!) and he learned quite a lesson that day.
Erics' colt, Hawk, just ran around and wanted to play with everyone - being only coming three and not have been bred yet. Rev had a hard time with the whole situation but finally started getting some confidence and kicking at the young whipper snappers and not reacting when we corrected them.
I was very happy the next day when Gringo came out a totally different horse and made no moves toward Rev. I know his biggest issue is that he is jealous of Rev and any attention I give him. He did not bat an eye at Hawk the whole time. I have been on stallions before that were nice and quiet...just bidding their time to get a shot in on another horse. It is not worth anyone getting hurt and if Gringo was going to turn out to be one of those, he would be gelded in a heartbeat. After the last few days though, there is every reason to belive he'll be just fine. I'm so glad...now, if he only produces!
Below, Hawk, waiting instructions:
Everyone learning to move as a herd and stay evenly spaced:
Gringo learning to get off the rail and give space when someone steps in front of him:
Facing up when Eric draws back:
Eric working on Hawk focusing on him and not Rev – while Rev is trying to come in and stand by Eric and take over the conversation:
Gringo and Hawk facing up with me:
Working with Gringo and Rev at the same time. First, getting Gringo to draw to me as Rev backs up:
Next, getting both to sidepass around me at the same time (Rev kind of cheating a little behind my back!):
Finally, learning to stand near each other calmly – hard for both of them!
Gringo, yawning and releasing all the tension through the jaw – a big deal for him!
Trying to be a sweet boy and get some lovies!
Erics' colt, Hawk, just ran around and wanted to play with everyone - being only coming three and not have been bred yet. Rev had a hard time with the whole situation but finally started getting some confidence and kicking at the young whipper snappers and not reacting when we corrected them.
I was very happy the next day when Gringo came out a totally different horse and made no moves toward Rev. I know his biggest issue is that he is jealous of Rev and any attention I give him. He did not bat an eye at Hawk the whole time. I have been on stallions before that were nice and quiet...just bidding their time to get a shot in on another horse. It is not worth anyone getting hurt and if Gringo was going to turn out to be one of those, he would be gelded in a heartbeat. After the last few days though, there is every reason to belive he'll be just fine. I'm so glad...now, if he only produces!
Below, Hawk, waiting instructions:
Everyone learning to move as a herd and stay evenly spaced:
Gringo learning to get off the rail and give space when someone steps in front of him:
Facing up when Eric draws back:
Eric working on Hawk focusing on him and not Rev – while Rev is trying to come in and stand by Eric and take over the conversation:
Gringo and Hawk facing up with me:
Working with Gringo and Rev at the same time. First, getting Gringo to draw to me as Rev backs up:
Next, getting both to sidepass around me at the same time (Rev kind of cheating a little behind my back!):
Finally, learning to stand near each other calmly – hard for both of them!
Gringo, yawning and releasing all the tension through the jaw – a big deal for him!
Trying to be a sweet boy and get some lovies!
