Comments | equestrian: More help with the filly!

rideonawhim in equestrian

More help with the filly!

Apr 15, 2010 20:28

So I posted a little while ago about a filly I own who is terrified about fly spray ( community.livejournal.com/equestrian/5938517.html#cutid1). I posted an update saying how my gf and I had started working together to spray her and get her used to it, focusing on the suggestions we were given. Well, it seemed to work at first, and we have been ( Read more... )

behaviour issues, advice, fly control/spray, personal: horse update, green horses, groundwork, ground manners, horse behaviour, fears, stallions/studly behavior/gelding/etc, mares, rearing

Comments 22

taleofaredhead April 16 2010, 14:59:31 UTC

What about spritz once with flyspray at a standstill then immediately pat/give her a treat and walk around the property for a minute. Then stop, spritz once at a standstill pat/treat/walk around.

If it's a matter of her disliking it versus fear, though, that's more of a "tough shit" situation, if you know what I mean. I think previous comments have given you some good advice but perhaps it is time to bring in a trainer who can help you with her.

pythia April 17 2010, 01:11:53 UTC

I have to say, it sounds l;ike the rearing thing has you a bit freaked. Which is fair enough, but if yyou becaome scared or nervous of her when she does it, she *will* pick up on that, and it will only make the situation worse.
I think maybe it is time to get some more experienced help - someone who can show you how to deal with it instantly and correctly, and who won't be nervous or worried that they're doing the right thing.