Posted by Nancy Mindlin on October 28, 2003 at 21:41:30:
In Reply to: Re: Owner who really does want to train posted by George Spear on October 25, 2003 at 06:08:26:
: : : : THANK YOU, GUYS! I wasn't paying attention for a couple of days and just found my way back to the site. You have encouraged me not to "beat him up," which is the advice I get from the macho (and unsuccessful) owners at our stable. YES, I follow Parelli and now I will go to Clinton Anderson and see if I can find and order that video! I also have been to KBRanch and their "open" training (and, yes, guys, clicker with treats) is working real well! You gotta use what works. The little mule is doing well today. I have heard that most mini mules are not "bred," they are accidents! Probably so. I gotta tell ya, he is not only cute, but he is gorgeous. Black as black ever comes. No light points! Can anyone tell me what to do for a crack in the front of my donkey's hoof? It does not go all the way up and he does not seem to feel it. He coons jumps for me, height of his wither! He has white legs and blonde hooves. Do I have to stop our jumping? We just do a few each day, on average. The footing is nice and soft, soil. I hope we don't have to stop, but I need to know what happens with cracks. Can he parade around Christmas on paved streets, if not showing any soreness? Busy minis here! Thank you so much for being here and helping!!!! Can't tell you!!!! Nancy, NJ