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sam136 wrote: TrickRoperDeluxe wrote: I like to live on the wild side. I feed all of mine in the open whilest wearing flip flops =) With a dog next to me an goats milling about an soon some free range chickens. Im a wild one alright.. NOTE: I agree that for most feeding this way ISNT safe at all , it works for me only because I am able to take more then enough time to keep things peacefull. Like throwing a bucket at a mule and having the cops called on you? Just had to bring that up I've had several feed agressive horses and PDJ's right, it's a fight you don't want to pick. Find an easier, safer way of feeding. My guys have free access to the stalls, but at feeding time they have to pick a stall and get locked in before any food comes.
TrickRoperDeluxe wrote: I like to live on the wild side. I feed all of mine in the open whilest wearing flip flops =) With a dog next to me an goats milling about an soon some free range chickens. Im a wild one alright.. NOTE: I agree that for most feeding this way ISNT safe at all , it works for me only because I am able to take more then enough time to keep things peacefull.
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Sierra wrote: Ok... So, it sounds (hopefully) that this can be a situational issue. Is a horse that is willing to turn butt and kick more likely to kick in other situations that he might not like (such as farrier, saddling, etc)? Or can it really center around one particular event - in this case feed time?
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Sierra wrote: 4H&H, he was definitely kicking AT me to get me the heck away. He didn't like me asking for more space and he expected me to throw food. So kicking was what he did about it. The worst part is that although I got onto him best I could in the situation, I don't think he ever "got it" that it's not acceptable. I think he will/would do the exact same thing again. I'm thankful I didn't get hurt and glad that he only fired off the once rather than keeping coming at me. To be honest, I've been regretting buying this horse anyway - my fault, not his. He's young and needs further training, which I was ok with. But, when I got him, I didn't know that we'd end up having a baby and he'd go quite a while without really being worked with. He's got good points - he's rock solid with regards to spooking - he handles guns, fireworks, grassfires, ATV's, dogs, etc with barely a flinch. And, he's turning into a pretty nice looking horse - apha bs palomino. But, this kicking has got to come to a stop.
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-- And the Lord came unto the cheery Panda and spake, saying, "Although thou art a peaceful critter, thou shalt defend yourself furiously when attacked and rippe the limbs from thine enemies and make them wish they had never been born..."
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A horse can teach a girl courage, if she chooses to grab mane and hang on for dear life.
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