Scared horse

What she is scared of may not be a big surprise but I bet how I fix it will be.

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[tree]

Too funny. I have never seen a horse afraid of cows. But, the game became fun when she found her power over them.

[lazygardens]

She KNOWS they are the world's only carnivorous horse-eating cows. Listen to their blood-curdling moos.

Her sudden change of body language when she realizes she can push them around is great. And it was like a light went off in her head: cows are horse toys.

[squeezebox]

You are so gentle with her even though she's scared out of her mind. What a great way to build confidence in a scared horse. Nice job!

[valeriefreund]

That was a terrific, realistic, unplanned video! We all have those situations, it was nice to see your response to her antics.

[patriciafarran]

That was very satisfying to watch! This mare was planning her escape to reluctantly following your lead to almost instantly becoming curious then not afraid at all but actually following / pushing the cows.
Bravo! 👏👏👏

[saspinks]

Wow - I thought she was going to blow & go over the rail. Fascinating to watch her mind switch gears! Great example of "working with the horse you've got".

[allysondoerfler]

There were a couple of huge white turkeys in the area of the barn, and they would puff their feathers and walk towards my mare. Pretty intimidating. She wasn't that afraid, but her eyeballs were out on stems and her nostrils flared. I did the same thing - I lead her while moving the turkeys away and she got the idea.

[wakingohiomama]

She is so so beautiful and the way you handled her fear was amazing!

[MP-bxuj]

Wow! I haven’t seen a horse so scared of something for such a long period of time, and then such a surprising solution! That was great! 🤯

[donnac.]

Horse training is slways an adventure! Each horse has their own take on things according to the experienes they have had. Add in bloodline/breed and you never take anything for granted. The mare was truly scared and I'm glad you were able to work her thru goes to show how you need to be able to give a horse the proper time to work thru issues....and the ability to manage it! This mare definitely has a spicey side! If she is headed for cow work I bet she will like it!

[erynd]

I think that was a smart idea to introduce her to the cows before you attempt to take her into a herd. The way she was carrying herself in the beginning had me thinking she would blow up and throw you off out of fear.

[MarkandSueSiemonsma]

I just relived an experience like this! We were on a trail in forest service and a bull, calf, and cow came to drink in a pond. I was already off but my horse was almost that nervous seeing cattle for the first time. The other two horses have been with cattle on a trail before so they didn't panic. We were in a wooded area but I could let him move. We waited a bit before we headed the other way. Didn't know the cattle so we didn't take a chance especially with a bull in the group. I got on after we put distance between us. We all survived the experience safely. Did we do the right thing? Maybe we missed a learning opportunity but it didn't seem like it at the time. It was cool to see this horse feel bold once she was able to "move" the cows. It happened almost instantly!.

[fallbrkgrl]

It really is amazing to see them change so quickly, once they realize that they can move the cow... interesting.
❤️🌵☀️⛈️🌈☮️🐎

[kidstuff]

I had a QH who was really scared of cows, and I didn't realise until we were out on a trail and saw some in a paddock. He literally had a melt down and wanted to bolt home. I don't have cows on my property to get him used to. My next horse had grown up in a paddock WITH cows. So that was a bonus

[kellylee]

Just want you to know…watching you work with horses makes me realize why I had so much trouble with my horses in the past …until now. You are an amazing horseman. Your expertise and these videos along with my now forever horse has gotten me through a very tough loss in my life! Horses are therapy and I thank you.

[allic]

I think she has an Arabian soul in a Quarter Horse body!

[meycoe]

lol poor Maria! that look of horror. Glad she got over it :)

[CP-rcsw]

She is sooo pretty. I hope she is not a basket case and comes around!

[wendyritter]

Thankyou for sharing this part of her journey and learning, I enjoyed it emensley.👍

[marylyncahn]

Great video! You have to work with the horse you have that day!! What a change!