I totally know what you mean. The other day I went to go get my mare, and when I got to the field she looked at me before deliberately turning away and walking through a huge puddle that extended through the whole field like a little river so I couldn't get across to her without walking through it- and I didn't have my boots with me. My mare thought is was hilarious, I'm sure. She stared at me the entire time, and once I finally went across, she jogged right over to me so I could put her halter on.
That is just the rule. That is why I spoil mine with treats, an apple peel or even a piece of bread. When I call, they come running but I had better have a treat.
They have a radar that can read your intention. If you were just checking fence, etc., there they are, under your feet or in your face. Going for a ride, ten miles away up hill!
I totally know what you mean. The other day I went to go get my mare, and when I got to the field she looked at me before deliberately turning away and walking through a huge puddle that extended through the whole field like a little river so I couldn't get across to her without walking through it- and I didn't have my boots with me. My mare thought is was hilarious, I'm sure. She stared at me the entire time, and once I finally went across, she jogged right over to me so I could put her halter on.
ReplyDeleteThat is just the rule. That is why I spoil mine with treats, an apple peel or even a piece of bread. When I call, they come running but I had better have a treat.
ReplyDeleteI think they do that when they feel shorted in the treat department.
ReplyDeleteHAHA! he needs you to be in shape for him!
ReplyDeleteThey have a radar that can read your intention. If you were just checking fence, etc., there they are, under your feet or in your face. Going for a ride, ten miles away up hill!
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