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Post by dara on Sept 18, 2008 16:19:21 GMT -5
I was woundering when you should expect your baby to respect your personal space. My filly is just learning how to walk next to me, but today she was real antsy because mom and aunte were already running for the open gate to the field and she was really pushing and leaning on me. I kept my elbow out as to keep her at a bit of a distance but i didnt want to be to hard on her because she is still lerning when to walk with me ... baby steps or expect it from day one???
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Post by Michelle Clarke on Sept 19, 2008 22:10:11 GMT -5
I would go ahead and back her up away from you. Even if she comes right forward again, keep putting her back until she settles down and quits being anxious. Don't let those habits get started, but don't make her feel like she is getting in trouble. Do as as little as possible to get the job done, but as much as neccessary.
I try really hard with the little ones to not put them in situations that they are not totally prepared for, only setting them up to succeed. Make everything as pleasant and positive as you can for them - first experiences set them up for patterns forever. It takes alot of repetition and skill to undo stuff later on.
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Post by dara on Sept 19, 2008 23:49:18 GMT -5
Thanks, yah after the fact i felt kind of bad for letting mom and other mare get to far out there and putting the filly in that spot. epecially when she is in the earlie stages of learning. Today i did back her up when she would get to far past my shoulder and she was pretty responsive to that, but mom wasent as far this time
I let the mares walk out to the gate and have the filly walk behind so its easy for her to follow.
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