eddie's crazy adventures

heckyes17 · 01-17-2008, 12:31 AM

So since I got this new project, and would love to keep a log of the progress we've made I thought I'd do a journal, and maybe a few of you will actually read it and comment

haha.

So Eddie is five, and has a history of being naughty. He came in green broke a year ago and got slapped into the local dude string, did fine for awhile, but starting acting up. He then got put through many crazy handlers, and actually ended up with a broken jaw.

So I took him in when I found out I'd have an open stall for awhile. he's a joint project, my friend Allison is going to join in on the fun, and help with the bills.

The broken jaw is now fine, vet says we have a green light to work

, so now we just need a trimming ( no shoes yet, we'll wait a few months ) and we're ready for boot camp!

so today I wanted to just get aquinted, and see what kind of manners he had, plus I had some friends with me, so I didnt want to get into the tough stuff and make a scene.

I'm going to use the Buck Brannaman (http://www.brannaman.com/) slash Ricky Quinn style horsemanship, which I really believe in ( for those who dont know, it's just a style that rely's a lot of groundwork, lots of engaging the hind end, and getting the horses respect....not natural horsemanship....just a ground up way to go)

so I took dear eddie out and right away learned that we have a biting problem, so we walked.....super mouthy and didnt really pay attention to the fact that I have a personal bubble. after working on that for a bit, I turned him out and let him wander. He thought he was the coolest thing when he scared all the dressage horses

I knew I liked this horse

so I'm excited! and can't wait to update

eta- thought you guys would like a picture

there's a few more in meet the horses

Mule Fool · 01-17-2008, 07:48 AM

There is something about his look that's really appealing. I really like Buck Brannaman, sounds like a great way to get a good start on him. good luck with the project.

dproaps · 01-17-2008, 07:49 AM

He looks quite mischievious. Good luck!

Carri · 01-17-2008, 07:56 AM

Shame on you, Eddie, for scaring all the dressage horses!
He sounds like he has a real personality! He should be fun to work with. Good luck with him, I will definitely be reading along!

DanielleS · 01-17-2008, 09:48 AM

Good luck, can't wait to read more! He looks like fun!

paso_lover · 01-17-2008, 09:59 AM

YAY!!!!! he's not a snob

. Best of luck to u 2.

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01-17-2008, 12:31 AM
heckyes17 Weanling Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Waterton, Alberta Posts: 393	eddie's crazy adventures So since I got this new project, and would love to keep a log of the progress we've made I thought I'd do a journal, and maybe a few of you will actually read it and comment haha. So Eddie is five, and has a history of being naughty. He came in green broke a year ago and got slapped into the local dude string, did fine for awhile, but starting acting up. He then got put through many crazy handlers, and actually ended up with a broken jaw. So I took him in when I found out I'd have an open stall for awhile. he's a joint project, my friend Allison is going to join in on the fun, and help with the bills. The broken jaw is now fine, vet says we have a green light to work , so now we just need a trimming ( no shoes yet, we'll wait a few months ) and we're ready for boot camp! so today I wanted to just get aquinted, and see what kind of manners he had, plus I had some friends with me, so I didnt want to get into the tough stuff and make a scene. I'm going to use the Buck Brannaman (http://www.brannaman.com/) slash Ricky Quinn style horsemanship, which I really believe in ( for those who dont know, it's just a style that rely's a lot of groundwork, lots of engaging the hind end, and getting the horses respect....not natural horsemanship....just a ground up way to go) so I took dear eddie out and right away learned that we have a biting problem, so we walked.....super mouthy and didnt really pay attention to the fact that I have a personal bubble. after working on that for a bit, I turned him out and let him wander. He thought he was the coolest thing when he scared all the dressage horses I knew I liked this horse so I'm excited! and can't wait to update eta- thought you guys would like a picture there's a few more in meet the horses

01-17-2008, 07:48 AM
Mule Fool Started Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,283	There is something about his look that's really appealing. I really like Buck Brannaman, sounds like a great way to get a good start on him. good luck with the project.

01-17-2008, 07:49 AM
dproaps Coming two Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dickson, Tennessee Posts: 1,644	He looks quite mischievious. Good luck! __________________ Those who suffer with the suffering are dancing to the rhythm of God.

01-17-2008, 07:56 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,610	Shame on you, Eddie, for scaring all the dressage horses! He sounds like he has a real personality! He should be fun to work with. Good luck with him, I will definitely be reading along! __________________

01-17-2008, 09:48 AM
DanielleS Coming two Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Middletown, MD Posts: 1,609	Good luck, can't wait to read more! He looks like fun! __________________ My horse can inspire tears and cure them with just a look or nuzzle. http://www.freewebs.com/daniellespare/

01-17-2008, 09:59 AM
paso_lover Seasoned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sudbury Ontario Canada Posts: 4,841	YAY!!!!! he's not a snob . Best of luck to u 2. __________________ "I wish I was half the rider she thinks she is" \"Some people feel compelled to cut off the heads of others in order to make themselves appear taller\" ---Paramahansa Yoginanda