Posted by Racer on October 19, 2007, at 14:26:25
In reply to I got my first horse! OMG I'm so excited!!!, posted by seldomseen on October 17, 2007, at 12:05:51
Congratulations! I wish you both the best.
And every time you get complacent, remember that the loading-farrier stuff counts ever so much! Having to have the vet out every six weeks to shoot 'em up stinks.
(And forgive me -- damn the farrier who started that one. Got kicked in the head for it, too, which cost us big bucks. I have little sympathy for him, though, since I'm sure he got over it far sooner than my poor freaky boy.)
Sorry -- back to you. Have a wonderful time with him, and remember the best and most consistent fix for what you described: if you enjoy him and enjoy your time together, he'll get over it far sooner than you'd ever imagine. Better than any trainer out there -- a good relationship fixes a remarkable number of problems.
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