It's Healthy To Laugh

ahlihaff · 08-23-2008, 09:12 AM

These are not the funniest scenarios in the world; but had you been watching, I think you would have been laughing.

I am so very challenged when it comes to the simplest type of mechanical thinking.

Ahliver has to wear ear coverings during bug season due to his diagnosis of a papiloma (sp.) virus aggravated by environmental bugs. I remove Ahliver's ear net and halter when he is stalled overnight. The type I put over his ear net to hold it on is a nylon web that clips or buckles. I have the darndest time figuring out how it goes on, even though it's pretty obvious. I haven't used this type in years ever since I started using a rope training halter. I had put his regular halter with attached lead rope on for corrections because he was giving me a hard time. First I put the nylon halter on backwards, then I had it tangled with the rope halter. Meanwhile, Ali was being less than cooperative as he wanted to get out to his hay. I finally got it right, but was so frustrated, angry with myself, and sweating like crazy by the time I finished. Felt like I had worked all day. Then as I was cleaning stalls, Rhett (GSD) was taking the grain pans (one of his favorite things to do) and tossing them all over the yard. I'm laughing at it all now.

After I bridle, just before I mount, I bend Ahliver to each side so his nose touches the stirrup. He's very light doing this, and I have no pressure on the rope rein at all. So, the other day I tightened the cinch, touched the rope to bend - nothing. His head was still looking straight. Wondered what was up with him and tried again; still nothing. At that point, I REALLY looked at his head and saw that the bit and curb strap were hanging under his neck instead of bit in his mouth. When I realized this I said "I'm sorry, Ahliver". He turned his head and looked at me like "yeh; I knew that". Can you say "dummy mommy"?

Horselessnomore · 08-23-2008, 07:24 PM

Sorry -- couldn't resist!! Had a good laugh, but I am not laughing at you, I am laughing with you, because that is something that I would do as well.

Horses&Soccer · 08-23-2008, 07:28 PM

He was being very patient and waiting for you to recognize your mistake. What a good guy.

ahlihaff · 08-24-2008, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horses&Soccer

He was being very patient and waiting for you to recognize your mistake. What a good guy.

He gets that look often as I fumble with a rope or whatever - "she'll figure it out sooner or later".

**gbarmranch** · 08-25-2008, 05:31 AM

He sounds like such a great boy.. forgiving and willing..

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08-23-2008, 09:12 AM
ahlihaff Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 3,652	It's Healthy To Laugh These are not the funniest scenarios in the world; but had you been watching, I think you would have been laughing. I am so very challenged when it comes to the simplest type of mechanical thinking. Ahliver has to wear ear coverings during bug season due to his diagnosis of a papiloma (sp.) virus aggravated by environmental bugs. I remove Ahliver's ear net and halter when he is stalled overnight. The type I put over his ear net to hold it on is a nylon web that clips or buckles. I have the darndest time figuring out how it goes on, even though it's pretty obvious. I haven't used this type in years ever since I started using a rope training halter. I had put his regular halter with attached lead rope on for corrections because he was giving me a hard time. First I put the nylon halter on backwards, then I had it tangled with the rope halter. Meanwhile, Ali was being less than cooperative as he wanted to get out to his hay. I finally got it right, but was so frustrated, angry with myself, and sweating like crazy by the time I finished. Felt like I had worked all day. Then as I was cleaning stalls, Rhett (GSD) was taking the grain pans (one of his favorite things to do) and tossing them all over the yard. I'm laughing at it all now. After I bridle, just before I mount, I bend Ahliver to each side so his nose touches the stirrup. He's very light doing this, and I have no pressure on the rope rein at all. So, the other day I tightened the cinch, touched the rope to bend - nothing. His head was still looking straight. Wondered what was up with him and tried again; still nothing. At that point, I REALLY looked at his head and saw that the bit and curb strap were hanging under his neck instead of bit in his mouth. When I realized this I said "I'm sorry, Ahliver". He turned his head and looked at me like "yeh; I knew that". Can you say "dummy mommy"?

08-23-2008, 07:24 PM
Horselessnomore Long Yearling Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,343	Sorry -- couldn't resist!! Had a good laugh, but I am not laughing at you, I am laughing with you, because that is something that I would do as well.

08-23-2008, 07:28 PM
Horses&Soccer Started Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Warrenton, MO Posts: 2,795	He was being very patient and waiting for you to recognize your mistake. What a good guy. __________________ When life gives you lemons - find someone to throw them at!

08-25-2008, 05:31 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,256	He sounds like such a great boy.. forgiving and willing.. __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles. ~Author Unknown