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Apr 14 08 2:28 PM
I wonder if this horse could have gotten into some Larkspur? Larkspur is a pretty purple flower that poisons a horses brain. It is basically sellinium poisoning. The old timers used to call it "Loco Weed" because it made a horse goofy. A horse that has it can be calm, cool and collected, then absolutly spaz out for no unknown reason. Ray Hunt is a well known horseman, he says "there are to many good horses out there to mess with the bad".....sell him and move on.
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Apr 14 08 2:59 PM
sncc0084 wrote: Also: can anyone recomend a trainer in south east michigan that would be willing to sell him on consignment? I have been riding and showing for long enough to where I know most of my options in the area, but it's worth asking.
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Apr 14 08 4:35 PM
horspoor wrote: Getting them worn out on a lunge before you ride is not the answer. You just get a fitter and fitter naughty horse. Teach them something while lunging. Submission is a good thing. You don't have to be mean, but you do have to be clear, and serious.
I don't know if this was directed towards my post but I do not recommend lunging the crap out of a horse to get them tired before riding. I recommed lunging them with side reins to make them work, focus, and become supple. I do this with all my young horses before I hop on so they are already in "work" mode and yes, it does take the edge off. I would never advocate just wearing a horse out so you can ride. Lunging can be a very helpful tool if used correctly.
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Apr 14 08 8:28 PM
Apr 14 08 8:40 PM
horspoor wrote: EagleView, Nope wasn't directed at your post. It just seems that a great many people think that lunging is just for 'wearing' a horse out. I figure why waste the time, do something productive while warming them up to work mode. Work on up and down transitions...on slowing the front, and pushing from behind. Polishing up your gaits and transistions, getting real obedience, not exhaustion. I also lunge my 'finished' horses. I figure it's a good way to see where they're at that day, if anyone is off, and it's probably a heck of alot easier for them to warm up without me sitting on them. Having a horse blast around a round pen or on a line until it's too tired to make a fuss doesn't accomplish much. See it all the time out at a barn I work out of a few days a week. OH...and you have to have a stick, and a special halter, and rope and own so and so's complete series on yada yada yada. Well, you get my drift. So, no it really wasn't directed at your post in the least. Sorry if you felt that way, it was not intended. Went back and re-read your post. Seems like we're on the same page on this.
No worries I wasn't sure so I wanted to clarify in case there was any misunderstandings. I agree, we sound like we pretty much agree on this situation
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