"Mares rule the herd...we just let the geldings think they are in charge" ~ Wise Old MareI have found out that this single parenting thing is hard. I am not sure that geldings are supposed to raise youngsters on their own. I used to think that the male horses ran the pasture, but lately I have discovered that is not true. I have realized it is actually the mares that run the show.
I have been watching the pasture next to me and it is one particular mare that runs the show. She bosses everyone around and the gelding seems to just be a pretty boy. So in the interest of being a good parent I have been watching how she deals with the other horses. I have been using the same techniques that she uses with her pasture mates on my niece...things seem to be going much more smoothly doing this. I just hope that none of the geldings notice what I am doing.
I am off to the arena this afternoon to teach the DOR some new things.
Enjoy your day and don't forget to hug your DOR
2 comments:
Mares do rule,but most of them are smart enough to let you think you do. Jack you are very smart to watch and learn and that makes you special.
~~ Hugs and Smooches ~~
Jack, now that you know the secret, shhhhhhh!
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