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You did not specifiy amounts of what she is getting fed. You also mention she is getting skinny in the back and hindquarters. This can be due to something as simple as a lack of exercise or to muscle atrophy problem which requires a vet exam.
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I bought my unbroken 3 year old Canadian in February. His name is Hidden Meadows Neirn Scooter. I have been a diehard TB person forever. I have broken him to saddle but I have turned him out for the winter to hopefully finish growing and not be so...
This is a group for owners, breeders, or admirers of Canada's national horse - the Canadian! The aim is to promote this little known breed and show the world how versitile and beautiful the Canadian is.
With some treeless saddles you have to be careful when you mount as it will not support your weight. Other times the conformation of your horse will affect the stability of your treeless saddle. Treeless saddles do best with a horse with a decent ...
It is a load of hooey. Horses can do dressage under saddle or driving if you don't mind the extra cost of the harness and cart. Correctly done dressage strenghtens the horses core and improves flexibility, balance and coordination.
I have a 3 year...
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Sorry, I had to rush off before I could finish. I call Scooter the 1-2-3 horse. One , he decides he doesn't want to do it, two, I tell him- sometimes with a firm tap of the whip and 3 he graciously gives in and does it anyways. He is going through...
Ha, Ha... I recognize that kind of behaviour.
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- At 1:34pm on October 28, 2009,
Ferrous said… - Thanks for posting the info about the John Lasseter clinic. He is a wonderful coach... we really enjoyed auditing the clinic on the days that we went. It would be great if you could post again when he is coming back for another clinic. I would definitely be interested in bringing 'The Squirt' (who is soon going to need a new nickname *lol*) for some long-lining work, and possibly borrow a more experienced horse to bring to ride... assuming that I can arrange trailering etc.
- At 12:52am on October 28, 2009,
Ferrous said…
- Hi! It sounds like you are going to have to invent some fun for Scooter so that he doesn't get bored, eh?! ;) My lad is the same way... he wants to have something to do. He made quite a fuss in his stall the one day of the show that he only had one class... but once he got out and was worked, then he'd settle down nicely. He does occasionally test what he can get away with though, little stinker. He also seems to have quite a sense of humour!
We plan to wait until our wee lad is four before we start any serious work with him too. I want him to finish most of his growing and find his own balance before doing too much with a rider on him. In the meantime, there are plenty of "monsters" to conquer... the latest was the wrapper from a pack of dog treats! Tarps, balls, bags, flags... no problem... crinkly foil wrapper, eeek! He also still doesn't fully trust umbrellas... he gives them the "stink eye". *lol*
- At 12:21pm on August 14, 2009,
Ferrous said…
- You have discovered a few things that are typical of Canadians - the big one being that they are generally slow to mature. At two, my boy is still very much a baby. His butt shot up over the past week (it's so funny how young horses grow)... I wonder how big he is going to get (hopefully not 16 hh)!
Another is that it seems to be a common instinct for Canadians to prefer to face something that they find scary... perhaps they want to keep an eye on the perceived threat. They seem to be more likely to turn toward and face a scary thing (and back away from it) than to turn away and bolt from it... I have met a number of Canadian Horses (and Newfoundland Ponies) with that attitude, my boy included (it's something that we are working on). Because they are so smart, you really have to earn the respect of a Canadian... but when you do, it is an incredible partnership. The first time that my boy demonstrated that he was looking to me to reassure him that a scary thing was OK was a special moment... he nudged me with his nose, I reassured him and led him on, and he willingly followed. It was one of the best experiences of my life!
Thanks for sharing your story... I have a very similar one. I have been interested in Canadians for awhile, because they are smart, sturdy and versatile. I grew up having Newfoundland Ponies and when I started to look for a horse with the same characteristics as a Newf, I discovered the Canadians. We saw a Canadian farm while out for a drive, and a few months later we called to see if we could visit, because 'someday' we would like a Canadian.
When we visited, we saw the herd and one of the geldings just 'stood out'. He came over to us and was curious about us... and at the first 'snuffle' I was smitten. After we left, I couldn't stop thinking about him, so we went back to 'play' with him in the arena. Once I saw him move I knew that I had to have him. For my birthday this year, my boyfriend gave me the news that we were buying him! :)
It can be a lot of work to bring along a young Canadian, but is totally worth it... just don't forget that they remember EVERYTHING!!! (good or bad *lol*) ;)
- At 11:25pm on August 13, 2009,
Ferrous said…
- Hi again! Thanks for the reply and the link. I will definitely look into getting some of their materials. It's great that you accomplished so much with your mare - and that she found a partner willing to put the effort into finding ways to work with her. I'm sorry that she has passed on.
I hope that you are enjoying working with your new boy. My Canadian is still very young (two) and so we are currently doing lots of ground work, and exploring the world so that he can gain confidence. I do like the fact that Canadians are real thinkers. I am hoping that eventually my little lad will become my dressage partner.
- At 5:03pm on August 12, 2009,
Ferrous said…
- Hi, I came across a couple of your posts and you mention liking TEAM and learning it on your own. Is there a particular resource (book, video etc) that you would recommend as a starting point for someone curious about TEAM? I also have a Canadian Horse (they are great, aren't they!), and am currently working on developing his confidence.
- At 1:21pm on March 10, 2009,
Barbara ( Stracey) Minshall said… - Hi Glad things good for you, i actually board a few mares ,yearlings at gardiners now. Been cutting the mares down, only want 1 or 2. I see its for sale, might take a while though before anyone has that kind of money.! barb
- At 11:37am on March 10, 2009,
Barbara ( Stracey) Minshall said…
- Hi Rhonda
I remember you and Radiant Queen! Must be 20+ yrs. ago! She was a very pretty chestnut with a beautiful head. Thats great you got her to Prix ST George. sounds like she had a nice long life. Every once and i while i will have a nice racehorse that is looking for a good home, maybe you can help find such in the future. Do you still work with horses? I am sure you know the minshall family sold everything, i run a public stable at WB. Shawn has a farm of his own now.
barb
- At 8:45am on March 3, 2009,
Lil Bay Mare said… - He's wonderful is he, can't wait to see him. What do you call him.
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