Hi guys.

[adafrog]

*I rode Rex tonight, and while I was grooming we had a moment. I was spraying a conditioner on his mane-as I have been doing for the last few weeks-and he was not having it. I lost my temper (bad me) and threw the bottle and yelled. :( Then I spent the next 10 minutes shaking it near his head. Finally, since he was still upset, I got out the

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[gyri]

I could really relate to your feelings of frustration when Rex wouldn't stand still for you. What is it about horses, especially, that bring up so many strong emotions in us

[adafrog]

{{{hugs}}}
And once they start doing things like that, it's hard not to think every single thing they do that's weird is their illness. (or at least that was how I was with James).

Zolar is coming with. It'll be fun to watch him WTF with us doing pilates things while on a horse. :)

[enchanted_jae]

Working with any animals can be frustrating at times.

[adafrog]

Amen. But usually worth it in the end.

[opakele]

I'm not a horse person, but from this post I'm seeing horses have their own opinions. It is almost like dealing with a person.

You are not an asshole. You are a good person who thinks about her actions and wants to improve.

Give Rex a scritch for me. I like him.

[adafrog]

Thanks. I appreciate that.

Yes, they are like really big 3-5 year old children.

Rex is a dream. He is so patient and kind when the person on top is nervous. Will definitely give him a scritch. :)

[poniesandphotos]

It can be so frustrating when you KNOW they should KNOW how to do something. More so than when they're clearly scared/unsure/whatever. I sometimes struggle with the line between letting them win or walking away to calm myself down if I've gotten frustrated with them.

[adafrog]

Yes, that.