Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Pacing and being different at vet checks

Thanks
Jim

 I am abssolutely in your camp.

Of course, B.C. would be nice, but what I need is a calm horse at the Vet
Check.  I am sure that many people have both, I am just saying what comes
first with me.

Joan


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Holland" <lanconn@xxxxxxx>
To: "Arco Farm" <arcofarm@xxxxxxxxxxx>; "Ridecamp" <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 6:37 AM
Subject: Re: [RC] Pacing and being different at vet checks


> It's not just your mule....it can be Arabians....depending on how they
> were trained. In fact, I think the exceptions have it easier than
> Arabians who are trained that way, even from experienced vets.  Sunny is
> full Arabian, and like Rudy, also trots willingly on my shoulder and
> goes to sleep in vet checks. No Arabian flare there. They may not
> "expect" that from a mule, but even some experienced vets misjudge
> Sunny's attitude, because he's well mannered to start with, and when he
> gets a little tired, he's even MORE mellow. I am very surprised when I
> get anything but B's on impulsion, attitude, and overall
> impression....and probably one of the reasons Sunny has never won a BC.
> Even had one vet suggest I needed to "drive him forward and train him to
> be more animated". No thanks....if I never win a BC, so be it. I like
> him just the way he is. I have a lot of time and effort invested in
> getting him to be that way. :)
>
> Jim, Sun of Dimanche, and Mahada Magic.
>
> Arco Farm wrote:
> >
> > I can relate to that!  I have had my mule judged very low on impulsion
by
> > inexperienced ride vets.  Experienced endurance vets have no problem
> > understanding that EVERY equine does not move like an Arabian.   I have
had
> > Rudy get  B's on impulsion and overall  when he trots out willing at my
> > shoulder and then stands 'ho hum' for the exam... but without an
"Arabian
> > flare",  while the same vet gave Arabs that had to have someone whoosh
them
> > from behind to get them going away and again coming back get A's on
> > impulsion and overall impression.
> >
>
>
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