Pets Information
 
Web World-SuperSite

You Cant Fool A Horse


By Jeffrey Rolo
copyright 2004 AlphaHorse

In the dating world many men and women put their potential partners to a "dog test," whereby they introduce their date to their dog and see how the dog reacts to the stranger. If the dog reacts badly towards their date then a red flag is waved, whereas if the dog accepts the stranger instantly the opposite holds true. While many people look upon this test in a tongue-in-cheek manner, many dog owners actually do take it seriously. As they probably should!

Many animals, including horses, possess an uncanny ability to detect emotion as well as the inner nature of an individual. Whereas you may be able to slap a forced smile on your face and hide powerful negative emotions such as stress or anger from fellow humans, you won't find it as easy to fool a horse! In fact I consider horses to be natural truth detectors due to their ability to read a person's emotional state as well as their sincerity when it comes to a love for equines.

If one of my naturally friendly horses takes an instant dislike to someone out of the blue, 9 times out of 10 I'm going to respect my equine partner's instincts. Horses generally do not possess vendettas or have reason to target anyone for no real reason - they tend to call them as they see them. If a horse usually takes a liking to visitors but holds a sudden aversion to one in particular, clearly the horse sees or detects something that I may not have initially caught.

When a horse enjoys your company, you'll know it. When a horse trusts you, you'll know it. And when a horse actually dislikes you, he will make sure you know it. I often state that the world would be a much better place if people were as brutally honest as horses. But I digress?

A proficient horseman at work should be cool, calm and collected, three essential qualities to maximize the productivity of a training session as well as create an all-around positive aura over human-horse interactions. Keep in mind that you are the horse's leader, and as such the horse will take his cues from you. If you are agitated the horse will recognize something is wrong and either feel you are angry with him or you are annoyed with something else he cannot detect but probably should be also be concerned about. The horse will not be able to focus on the lesson or your requests well at all, nor will he be able to draw strength from you when he becomes concerned about a foreign object or behavioral request.

It is essential that you try not to visit or work with your horse when you are in a negative frame of mind since these undesirable emotions will disturb your equine partner. Try to take a few minutes, or even hours if necessary, to collect your emotions and clear your mind of life's daily irritants.

When we see a loved one is feeling down, it often puts a damper on our day too since negativity tends to breed negativity. The same will happen with your horse, so do not underestimate your horse's ability to detect your feelings.

Visit http://www.alphahorse.com/horse-training.html to view more articles about horse training.

Jeffrey Rolo, owner of AlphaHorse and an experienced horse trainer and breeder, is the author of the above article.  You will find many other informational articles dealing with horse training and care as well as games and other horse fun on his website:  http://www.alphahorse.com


MORE RESOURCES:

Expo shows illegal pet trade rampant in Indonesia
The Associated Press
Indonesia, one of the most biologically diverse nations in the world, has for years sold everything from eagles and leopard cats to gibbons as pets in the ...

and more »



Globe and Mail

Pets available for adoption at movie theater
The Herald-Mail
The humane society will also accept donations of pet-friendly items such as food, toys and blankets. Those who make a donation will receive a movie poster ...
When Pets Reach Across the AisleNew York Times
Fido and feline join forces, save the day in 'Cats & Dogs' sequelPhiladelphia Inquirer
Furry spies united in fight against felineExpress & Echo
WorstPreviews.com -msnbc.com -Toronto Sun
all 896 news articles »


Gut Check: Doggie Custody?
CNN (blog)
And because in Maryland, pets are considered property, like a house or a car, it was up to retired Maryland Circuit Judge Graydon S. McKee II to decide who ...

and more »


News 8 Austin

Pets of the week for July 30
Duluth News Tribune
Josette and Brutus are two of the many pets available for adoption through area shelters. JOSETTE is a 2-year-old female cat available for adoption through ...
Humane societies in Alberta warn pet owners about dangers of hot weatherWinnipeg Free Press
LETTERS: Pets organization performs vital workFremont News Messenger
Keep dogs out of heat: SocietyMetro Canada - Calgary
Washington Post (blog) -WJLA -Fairfax Connection
all 91 news articles »


New York Times

Added to the Recall List: Millions of Frozen Mice
New York Times
The illnesses have been traced to frozen mice sold over the Internet as food for exotic pets by a small Georgia company called MiceDirect. ...
Pet Food Company, Mice Direct, Voluntarily Recalls Pet Food for ReptilesHartford Courant
Frozen reptile feed recall: Salmonella could sicken humansWalletPop (blog)

all 12 news articles »


Daily Mail

Dog days in the sun: A home overseas is all very well, but be sure your pet ...
Daily Mail
A home abroad simply wouldn't be the same without the cherished family pet. But it can be complicated to organise and will require both ...
Pets all the rage on cell-phone appsNorthwest Cable News
Good, Clean Fun For PetsVirginia Connection Newspapers
Keeping Pets Cared ForGreat Falls Connection
Centre View -Chicagomag.com -Twin Cities Planet
all 16 news articles »


Zootoo.com

Polk Accepts Animals Without Charge; Don't Abandon Pets to Wild
The Ledger
In a well-intended recent letter to the editor, the writer stated that people have to pay to drop off a pet they can no longer care for at the county animal ...
From Bare-bones Functionality to Luxury Hotel Amenities, There's a Hotel For ...Examiner.com
Hermitage Hotel Country's Most Pet-FriendlyWSMV Nashville
Be a better pet ownerMiamiHerald.com
San Fernando Valley Sun -Zootoo.com -Springfield Connection
all 28 news articles »


Residents Blaming Fisher Cats For Lost Pets
WCVB-TV
A number of Metrowest families are reporting that their family pets have been vanishing at an alarming rate, and other animals are turning up dead, ...

and more »


Columbus Dispatch

Algae may be killing pets
Columbus Dispatch
Pet deaths have been linked to blue-green algae in other states, including Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, Vermont and Missouri, according to the Ohio ...
No swimming, fishing advisory for Grand Lake St. Marys continuesDayton Daily News
Ohio's hot, rainy summer turns lakes and ponds into breeding grounds for slimy ...The Republic

all 59 news articles »

Google News

home | site map
© 2006