You are right, I do need to work slower with her,
more consistently, and more frequently. I was told she had some dressage
training and been started on cutting. The sad thing is I trusted these people
because I had worked with them previously. She has no such training and spooks
if a cow lifts its head to look at her.
So I didn't take the time to work with her on the
ground and "test" her limits before I took her out on the trail. Now I am having
to back up and start over.
I sure hope she doesn't have "shaking head
syndrome". It sounds awful. I had not heard of this before but I don't think
this is what she is doing. Her head shaking appeared to be a reaction to my
putting pressure on the halter, although the description listed on those web
pages you sent me sure do describe how she reacted, even to the pawing, which I
didn't bring up because it -almost- looked as if she were thinking of striking
at me. As she remained compliant I am sure that she was not.
I really do appreciate you all taking the time to
answer my questions. cyndi
