tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post1694585687957658292..comments2023-05-27T11:53:06.487-04:00Comments on Memoirs of a Horse Girl: The Bluffing AlphaValhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-67390314815193951472011-09-06T13:22:45.452-04:002011-09-06T13:22:45.452-04:00My horses live with a belgian and a mustang mix. T...My horses live with a belgian and a mustang mix. The belgian is definitely top hoss but the mustang has enough attitude for 5 horses all by herself. She's big on posturing and threatening especially when she thinks there's food nearby. Her demeanor gives the impression that she's in charge but anytime the belgian gives her "that" look she gets out of his way ASAP.smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-87821242306060069172011-09-03T22:32:55.698-04:002011-09-03T22:32:55.698-04:00I wonder what made the pinto react so aggressively...I wonder what made the pinto react so aggressively. I am sure Speedy was like "Ha, my mom won't let you near me." :PValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-81720687839440392752011-09-03T16:47:45.203-04:002011-09-03T16:47:45.203-04:00Val - herd dynamics ARE fascinating. At our last ...Val - herd dynamics ARE fascinating. At our last barn there was a big pinto horse two or three horses from Speedy G and an equal distance away from Sydney's stall. The pinto NEVER made any faces at Speedy, no one did actually, but he almost leaped over the gate with teeth bared the first time I passed by with Sydney. For the next two months I had to walk by with a swinging rope to warn him to back off. Sydney was never bothered by the pinto's theatrics and, much like Harley, seemed to know that my swinging rope was not aimed at him.<br /><br />Your observation about the hotshot is quite funny. Horses can be such goofballs!Bakersfield Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571487914424695283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-80713531852627669702011-09-03T15:56:36.561-04:002011-09-03T15:56:36.561-04:00Grey Horse Matters- That is cute. I guess your Ar...Grey Horse Matters- That is cute. I guess your Arabian is not fooling Mellon. What is the motivation for bluffing, anyway?<br /><br />Mary- I could not help laughing when I saw him peek, partly with relief. I was glad he was not coming over to fraternize.<br /><br />I am totally and completely biased, but I think Harley is special, too. His last owner loved him, but did not have the means to ride or work with him, so Harley spent several years of his life confined to a round pen with no other horse in sight. I learned this from a friend of a friend. I was very sad to hear that, but at least he was not abused or mistreated. I am relieved that he can be a curious, social horse now. :)Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-46509188452571658672011-09-03T15:00:52.558-04:002011-09-03T15:00:52.558-04:00Herd dynamics is so fascinating to me. I bet it wa...Herd dynamics is so fascinating to me. I bet it was funny to see "hotshot" peeking from behind the shed. I am glad everyone got along. Good boy Harley! I really enjoy the way you and Harley interact. He is truly a special horse! I sometimes wonder how he would be with out your patience and understanding.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068684611506771719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-80981761914734028122011-09-03T12:09:31.393-04:002011-09-03T12:09:31.393-04:00We've got a similar situation here. Sami the l...We've got a similar situation here. Sami the little Arabian rescue thinks he rules the world. He's 14.2 hands of bluff. All our herd leader 'Mellon' has to do is give him the evil ears and off he goes. Horse language is interesting and helpful to know when you are handling them too.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.com