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A question for everyone from a "lurker":
I have worked am eight year old miniature mare since she was weaned. I have since taught her to drive, jump, do trail-in-hand, and showmanship. We have gained modest success together on the Pinto breed show circuit, winning several high point awards in her favored disciplines (driving and trail). I have since run out of things to teach her, and because of her exceptional intelligence I am worried that she will focus her talents on less *constructive* activities (like taking over the world, which has happened before)
What are some exercises, classes, events etc... that you do with your horses to keep their minds busy?
I intend to keep showing her in all of the aforementioned events this summer. She will also be a breed demo horse for Indiana Horse Fair.
a picture of the beast chillaxing on her bouncy ball and Hoosier Horse Fair 2008 (yes she does sit on it, and yes this has been cleared by the vet):
I have worked am eight year old miniature mare since she was weaned. I have since taught her to drive, jump, do trail-in-hand, and showmanship. We have gained modest success together on the Pinto breed show circuit, winning several high point awards in her favored disciplines (driving and trail). I have since run out of things to teach her, and because of her exceptional intelligence I am worried that she will focus her talents on less *constructive* activities (like taking over the world, which has happened before)
What are some exercises, classes, events etc... that you do with your horses to keep their minds busy?
I intend to keep showing her in all of the aforementioned events this summer. She will also be a breed demo horse for Indiana Horse Fair.
a picture of the beast chillaxing on her bouncy ball and Hoosier Horse Fair 2008 (yes she does sit on it, and yes this has been cleared by the vet):