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At 11:28 AM 7/13/2004, Barbara McCrary wrote:
> I think he was telling me I should go back to my more considerate way of 
> riding.

At 11:28 AM 7/13/2004, Chris Paus wrote:
> I've found that Star's spooking has declined as my riding and horsemanship 
> skills and  confidence have improved.
>
> The other thing I've noticed is when he is uncomfortable or sore, he 
> starts spooking more. Usually a trip to the vet chiro sets him right again.

In my opinion these are three great observations about the sources of 
spooking.  I think it's important to have a relationship with a horse that 
includes accepting that the horse has meaning to what it offers, and 
accepting that the meaning is important to the horse and worth listening to.


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