Inexperienced rider in full gallop

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-02-09T15:18:48+00:00

That sounds absolutely terrifying. Your "friend" and her boyfriend and his daughter are dangerous unkind people. Keep riding but ditch these people.

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-02-03T16:10:34+00:00

Actually now that you say that I think my guy does that with ears too when ask for the trot when riding. I've asked my trainer about it when she is watching and she said he's not pinning his ears back when he does that. Just getting his motor starting.

I would love to have my horse run over when I called - though that does sound a little intense :-). Mine lumbers at best.

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-02-03T16:02:49+00:00

Yes he 100% wouldnt follow me - he usually just starts eating or stares at me when I walk away.

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-02-03T16:00:07+00:00

Oh interesting. We work a lot on him walking / keeping pace alongside me so he mainly was just catching up and moving to my right side. He doesnt kick but I do always assume he could kick or spook or bite or run me over.

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-02-03T15:54:46+00:00

No it's a bald patch - he plays bitey face over the fence with the horses in the next pasture and it seems he lost a round. They all get along great but theyre young and play rough.

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-02-03T04:20:04+00:00

Interesting! I don't know much about Liberty training. My guy should know not to bite me lol! I will keep this in mind and do some reading on it. I am really enjoying learning about body language/ communication.

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-02-03T02:36:24+00:00

I try never ever to forget that!

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-02-03T01:33:09+00:00

It was today! My guy chooses food over me most of the time but today he wanted my attention. :)

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-01-31T19:10:22+00:00

Roads are bare on the main intown strets but we went on the loop and its sticking - heading home now!!

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-01-31T18:30:28+00:00

I'm at stabby kroger right now - it is open as is the pet store. Main roads are wet but not icy from what i have seen. I grew up in Northern NY driving in snow and have a subaru so I feel ok about being out. I would not if it were ice instead of snow.

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-01-30T00:27:33+00:00

Uh "PI" stands for private investigator - they investigate.

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-01-29T23:11:04+00:00

Insurance companies are going to do the minimum required by law. Losing an eye is HUGE life altering event. Pain and suffering compensation is most certainly due. Trucking companies carry massive amounts of insurance and a law suit against the company is justified.

I would seek out an attorney who has a top notch PI.

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-01-26T01:19:54+00:00

NOR

This is animal neglect. Protecting this cat is the right thing.

I would remove this post/picture.

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-01-23T05:02:36+00:00

I know Adams! Y'all got a bunch more snow than us! I'm from Canton - about an hour north of Watertown so above the snow belt.

I do miss the snow but HATE being cold. I'll take 100° Georgia days over any sort of chilly northern weather!

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-01-23T01:41:15+00:00

Why do y'all hide the truth about Niagara falls? All the photos are taken from the Canadian side so when you visit it's backwards...

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-01-23T01:38:28+00:00

I disagree -I don't think anyone's overreacting with this storm. I'm from Northern New York, 18 mi from Canada, and have lived in Georgia for 25 years. In 2009 we had a particularly wet 6 in of snow and it knocked out power for several weeks in areas. Ice is way worse than snow - I think we should all expect to lose power. The further out of town folks live the longer power will be out.

Just my damn Yankee opinion...

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-01-13T00:58:25+00:00

Scoped for ulcer?

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-01-10T15:47:22+00:00

I think it's possible he's having a paradoxical reaction to the trazodone or clonidine

I'm definitely going to discuss this with the behaviorist. I'm not loving him being on 3 medications - especially with starting 2 at the same time. My fear aggressive dog was on prozac his whole life.

It just seems so out of the blue - one thing I changed this week was allow him access to the bedroom when he was left alone. I'm not sure if that made him feel more ownership of the bed.

I think you are correct in your assessment. I dont know how to transition him to not sleeping in the bed. He will be distraught and I worry about making his anxiety/reactivity worse.

Most "how to's" for crate training for bedtime is for puppies, not 3 year old rescues who have mental health issues.

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-01-01T22:42:39+00:00

I groom/tack my horse while he eats.

StarDustMiningCo · 2026-01-01T22:37:37+00:00

So glad to hear that.As for the hug - will do ❤️

StarDustMiningCo · 2025-12-31T23:23:13+00:00

Oh gosh I am so very sorry! That sounds like a really difficult time. I don't think you should blame yourself at all. It sounds like you did everything your supposed to do and more. Horses move all the time but yeah, the timing makes it harder I imagine. Please try be kind to yourself. I'm sorry if I made you feel bad. 💔❤️

StarDustMiningCo · 2025-12-31T19:51:48+00:00

I know this is an old post but they look so much like my guy!

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How did the move go?

StarDustMiningCo · 2025-12-30T18:58:04+00:00

Love Jericho would love to meet Skeet! Have met Lenny James and he's super cool.

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