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FW: [RC] A horse worth having - Mike Sherrell

Sigh. Of course there are 50 ear-pinnings to every bite or kick. The reason the threats work is that at the beginning there was pain. Humans are different. You don't smack your baby the first time he throws his Gerber's off the high chair tray and then raise a hand threateningly every time he starts to get cross. Or if you do, you'll raise Fearless Fred, the footpad dread, set fire to his mommie's bed.
 
Regards,
 
Mike Sherrell
Grizzly Analytical (USA)
707 887 2919; fax = 707 887 9834
 

From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Carla Richardson
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 11:49 AM
To: Ridecamp
Subject: Re: [RC] A horse worth having

Huh?  I've raised quite a few foals over the years and watched the moms "discipline" them.  From what I have seen, in mare/foal behavior, and in general herd behavior, as well, is that discipline is only used when needed, and it's always appropriate.  Lead, or dominant, mares, use body language and the "ugly face" a lot, to get their point across.  They don't resort to actual "violence" very often.  If people acted the same way, I think we'd have many less criminals and sociopaths - not more.  And no child abuse.
 
I wish people were more like horses.  Of course, I've always felt that way.
 
Carla Richardson
Colorado