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Stories: Storm: TWH, Arlo: Mini
Stallion
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When
a friend visited an Arabian show barn, she came away with lots of questions about
some of the horses. I was happy to chat with them to see what they might have
to share. It was an interesting conversation. Princess: Arabian Mare Ridden in a
western saddle with thick pad. Bucks. Why does she buck? "That saddle is just too long. It sits on my kidneys. I
defy you not to buck when someone is slamming your kidneys around. I know
they aren't doing it on purpose, but I'm trying every way I can to tell them.
They think the thick pad is protecting me but it just isn't the answer. They
need to find a saddle that is shorter and doesn't whap me on the kidneys with
every bounce. Can they use an English saddle? I like the way they look and
I'll bet they would feel a lot better too. That big pad is not really comfortable.
It's like carrying around a soggy donut under the saddle. I'd really
appreciate it if you could let them know because I want to be good but I just
can't stand the pain and discomfort." [The soggy donut reference puzzled me until I learned that she
sweats excessively. Guess that might feel like a soggy donut.] Sammy: Arab Gelding Did you come
to this life to be a pampered show horse? How can you tolerate being stalled
for so many hours every day without going crazy? "I most definitely chose this life. Can't you see how well
suited I am to it? Yes it would be nice to get out more, but I am admired for
my fine physique and I don't mind being pampered and kept sequestered so that
I don't mar my beautiful coat. Sun bleaching is not a pretty sight on me
either. I'm quite content with my life. What is it that bothers you?" Lilly: 21, Arab Mare Why is she
underweight? Her metabolism is out of whack. Too many years of garbage in.
She needs to detox and have her system supported so that it can use the nutrients
coming in. Right now they are passing through hardly utilized. She gets
enough food, it just isn't doing her much good. She
stresses too much and would benefit from some relaxation work. Help her to be
comfortable in her skin. She is insecure. She feels vulnerable because she
sees herself as frail. In the wild she would be dinner, shunned from the
herd. Part of her is cognizant of this. She is by nature a worrier. She needs
to come to a place of peace where she can set aside her worries and just
enjoy the grass and the sunshine and the company of friends, 2 and 4 legged.
She feels old. She needs to reconnect with her well being, become centered
and get back her zest for life. She does not like her ears touched or
pressure on her poll. It causes her stress. She has been handled roughly in
the past and has a long memory. When she sees other horses getting ridden but
not her, she feels inferior and wonders what is wrong with her. She needs to
understand that her health is first priority then the rest will fall into
place. They are doing her a kindness not riding right now, it is not a
punishment or statement about her worth. |
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