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Comment on “Flip That Horse!” TM by aeronm

aeronm — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:36:14 +0000

Ahhhhh, Episode 10, aka “The Lost Episode” LOL!! I am still waiting to film that one as it is the continuation of the “First Ride” video (Episode #9)…. but I have not been able to get back on her yet… still working on some of her fear issues before I feel comfortable getting back on…… I will get to it soon and put he episode up as soon as I do! Thanks for watching! ~Aeron

Comment on “Flip That Horse!” TM by Rebekah

Rebekah — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:38:43 +0000

Aeron, where is episode 10? I found an 11 and 12…

Comment on Trailer Loading the Difficult Horse by Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:52:22 +0000

I am a new and fairly unexperienced horse owner. I would like to thank you for your videos which you have posted on youtube.com. I am finding them very interesting and informative.
Thanks again!

Comment on NEW PRODUCT! by aeronm

aeronm — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:41:18 +0000

Hi Rebekah,
In my opinion, ANY bitless is a GOOD bitless, so whether it’s mine, the Nurtural, or another, I’m all for it! Good for you for making the switch.

I think you can teach your horse, or any horse, to respond to the pressure by giving, which means you could teach your horse to lower her head in my halter as opposed to throwing it or raising it. It’s all a matter of pressure and release, and of course, the timing of the rider is critical for success.

Happy horsing!

Comment on NEW PRODUCT! by Rebekah

Rebekah — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:24:25 +0000

Aeron, while I love your concepts and the actual work you have published with Sundance, your riding halter will not work on every horse (and not due to training issues). I have an arab mare that I have searched high and low for a bit-less that she would accept. I had a rope halter like what you show that only caused her to throw her head and act up due to the knots in it. She is extremely sensitive, in all areas, and it wasn’t until I started using the Nurtural that she is finally accepting contact. I rode in a bit for a long time with her only to have issues there as well. The only bit she would accept was an elliptical snaffle (similar to the french link but even milder). She just doesn’t have the mouth to accept a bit (low pallete, thick tongue). I’m finally enjoying my mare, and I think she is finally looking at being ridden in a different light (a better one). I look forward to working with her more in the future and have to say that your work with Sundance is inspirational. Thank you.

Comment on Correcting a Severe Spook by aeronm

aeronm — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:51:25 +0000

Liz! Your description is too funny! Are these quarter horses perchance? They are SO handy about moving those front ends, aren’t they? It ’s what makes them so great as cutting horses! If you aren’t doing cutting, you should definitely look into it!!
Seriously tho, maybe try the “Facing Your Fear” technique (not you, the horse!)… Next time he spooks, no matter what, make horse face what it is that is scaring him, but without pulling on both reins or keeping them tight…. (I know this sounds hard….)… keep the reins slightly loose but be ready, and when horsey begins to turn away from the object, QUICKLY pick up that rein and face him back to the object. A slight release here, but stay ready…. he may try to turn to the other side now… do the same thing and face him back to the spooky item. then a slight release (timing is everything). Two things will happen…. you may notice a sigh or exhale as endorphins kick in and horsey begins to relax a tiny bit…. also, you teach him not to spin when scared, but to face the object….. good luck, and let me know how it goes!

Comment on Correcting a Severe Spook by Liz Masters

Liz Masters — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:39:51 +0000

I agree completely with these statements for a spook but what two of my horses do is something different.

I can’t always predict what they will spook but it could be a gum wrapper on the ground or a llama. They drop their front ends and go from 15 hands to about 9 hands. They drop their heads and their front feet spread out. Then in a nano-second they spin from their dropped position. I just gracefully fall over their shoulder.

With a lot of work they are getting better at spooking in place and not doing the spin but it has been a LONG road.

The amazing thing is - they are half brothers. Any body else have this same type of thing happen?

Comment on The Aeron Riding Halter by aeronm

aeronm — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:56:59 +0000

Yup, my manufacturer says we can do a stiffer rope no problem! Extra knots also not a problem! We aim to please!

Comment on The Real Skinny on Horse Slaughter by Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:49:44 +0000

How about those who live in areas where illegal to bury bodies of livestock. I would rather have a place to take an elderly horse to be euthanized than to have their body lay by the road (sometimes for days) to get picked up. I have even seen where and injured horse was required to walk to the road to be put down.(talk about the “Walk of Death” Doesn’t make more sense to have a processing plant that is regulated versus making horses suffer more. Or try explaining to a kid why their horse is laying by the road to get picked up. Has to be a better way.

Comment on The Aeron Riding Halter by Linda Danover

Linda Danover — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:43:58 +0000

I would like to purchase one of these halter/bridles, but i need a stiffer rope & if possible double knots across the nose. I’m training & trail riding mules & they seem to respond better with the stiffer rope halters. Please, see if your manufacturer can build one with your invention on a stiffer rope (not soft).
Thank You
Linda