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Post by DianneC on May 1, 2011 23:34:25 GMT -5
That's a really good picture of Stormy, she looks so proud! She should.
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Post by stormyranch on May 2, 2011 10:32:38 GMT -5
Nola, if you can try smacking him on the shoulder, as that is were mama bites him when he's bad :-)
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Post by Michelle Clarke on May 2, 2011 11:32:38 GMT -5
Good advice...I never hit in the face. It will backfire when you go to halter and deworm, etc - plus it is not natural. A flat handed slap on the shoulder (or a pinch - I especially do this when they bite or slip my thumb in their mouth) or a smart smack on the bum is usually all that is needed. For kicks, I will grab their foot mid-air and hold it low for a second - fixes that up real quick. I don't try to hang on to it, just hold it.
Try to discern what is "normal" play that they would be doing with another foal or what is personal. When they are doing more normal play, I usually just distract them with something else or redirect (or walk away) - don't want them to get in trouble for normal stuff especially when they don't have other foals to play with.
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Post by nrly on May 2, 2011 23:45:25 GMT -5
yes I do do that now, and he is now responding better, He also knows when my hand goes up, at his head, but not touching him, i do stop ,stop motion,he stops,then I release the pressure, and he get rewarded with a good scratch all over, so he know not to come into my space unless invited...
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Post by stlkigers on May 30, 2011 21:25:25 GMT -5
Nola, it's been over a month! How's that cute little Nugget doing???
Angela
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Post by nrly on Jun 14, 2011 13:38:26 GMT -5
he is now 2 months old, growing in leaps and bounds. and is so full of energy...were looking now at introducing him and Stormy back into the herd of girls...
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Post by nrly on Jun 21, 2011 0:04:07 GMT -5
tonight we was so full of energy. he allowed Jim and I to work with him and the halter...he lets me pick out his hooves, rub all over, and i have had to clean his sheath,,,it was icky like teets on a mare. but he let me us baby wipes and clean him...He has and is coming along.. I love how curious he is. when both Jim and i are in the pen together, he tends to stick more so with me. Jim hangs back and lets me work with him, but is there in case i need him...will post pictures later...of him, stormy, and the land..
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Post by stlkigers on Jul 6, 2011 18:11:33 GMT -5
Yes, pictures please..sounds like he's coming along great! I bet his momma and daddy are proud parents! I can tell you are! Hope the land situation is coming along great too!
angela
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Post by nrly on Jul 8, 2011 0:29:43 GMT -5
he is acting so much better, thank you for all the help. we are having issues though with the halter..but we work on it for about ten min, a day, and we do stop on a good note.
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Post by nrly on Jul 8, 2011 0:45:26 GMT -5
 nugget @ 2 months, 2 weeks,and 4 days old |
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Post by lindad on Jul 8, 2011 8:36:17 GMT -5
Awww, looks like a sweet boy! I'm so happy you got your dream come true.
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Post by Michelle Clarke on Jul 8, 2011 11:59:05 GMT -5
Nola...he is really growing nicely - I love his head!
Oh, and congrats on posting a picture!!! Hopefully we'll see more now!
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Post by stlkigers on Jul 8, 2011 15:35:09 GMT -5
Nugget is turning out to be quite the boy Nola! Congrats on a nice boy......and as Michelle said congrats on posting a picture!
Angela
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Post by DianneC on Jul 8, 2011 23:46:57 GMT -5
He's looking really great Nola! Glad we'll get to see lots of pictures of him as he grows!
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Post by fantasykiger on Jul 9, 2011 20:30:39 GMT -5
very nice nola... he is a handsome boy  |
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