Awee the shift from bestfriend to respected equal is a hard one… I’m going through that right now with my two year old gelding! I promise there is meaningful connection on the other side!
2026-11-11 00:11:12
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sidneyyy ☀️ :
Imma be the treehugging equestrian but it worked with my mare, so. Have you given any thought to getting an R+ trainer? Even if it’s just on the side to your primary trainer? Strawberry seems to not enjoy being pushed from behind, and an R+ trainer would be able to slowly introduce you (and 🍓) to smth called a “reverse roundpen”, where the PERSON is in a circle asking the horse to target and follow an object in front of them, rather than pushing from behind with a whip. Much easier on the human, too, as all you have to hold is the target stick, rather than dealing with a lunge line and whip. Feel free to message me if you have any questions abt R+. I’d be happy to chat! 🍓 is a lovely mare, and your dedication to finding solutions is so admirable.
2026-11-11 00:21:23
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Mae James :
Keep standing your ground! She’ll come around, she doesn’t hate you she’s just adjusting to her new “normal” you’re doing great
2026-11-10 23:41:35
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dani :
i did the same. when i started being more serious with my mare, she completely stopped. and then she came around. and now she’s 10x sweeter/more affectionate. just took time. we bonded in other healthier/better ways.
2026-11-11 06:10:19
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Shelby :
Just remember she’s not avoiding YOU, she’s avoiding work, it’s not personal. Just pull her out a few times a week just to hang, groom, and graze. She might not ever be as in your pocket as she was but that’s a good thing, owning your space is essential for safety
2026-11-11 02:34:23
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Corinne Cook :
Guys pls what does disciplining her mean im 😭😭😭
2026-11-10 23:42:43
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merf :
I like this trainers way of thinking much better!! Have you tried mare magic or regumate? Might help level out those hormones! I have 3 red mares so i totally understand the sass
2026-11-11 00:10:24
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jemmaeq2 :
I don’t think your disciplining her, I think you’re just taking smart steps to set you both up for success and a great partnership!
2026-11-10 23:56:53
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Olivia :
Have you had her scoped for ulcers or sand stones?
2026-11-11 00:39:46
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Cass :
When you’re bathing her, you can use a gentle rubber curry comb, squirt the shampoo on that, then curry it into her coat! Makes it so much easier to spread.
2026-11-11 00:42:12
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upcoast_ceramics :
Have we called the animal communicator yet?? 🤞
2026-11-11 03:16:46
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molly | eq | mom | coast :
one of the most amazing things about horses - you learn that you can still be loved with strict healthy boundaries ❤️
2026-11-11 01:54:37
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jelly.orbit :
Her plan to get into early retirement was foiled lollll ur doing amazing! She’ll come around with even more love soon
2026-11-11 00:08:09
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Emily :
I went through the disciplining stage with my gelding when he was a 3 year old and once we worked through that our bond was even stronger. He’s 16 now and my heart horse ❤️
2026-11-11 03:14:18
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Molly’s Book Corner :
As an adult beginner I would love to hear your thoughts on the horse buying process. I know when I got my first horse I thought I was getting a packer. Looking back we think he was drugged when I trialed him because after a couple days he got so spooky. Just wondering if there is anything you’ve learned and could share advice on. 💕
2026-11-11 01:07:43
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11o20062131 :
I’m sure this is really difficult for you- but I imagine you’ll come out so equipped on the other side. The equestrian community can be a lot… lol. You’ve done perfectly! A wonderful mother to children, horses, and dolphins alike! Don’t doubt yourself for a second
2026-11-11 01:33:33
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her.divine.vault :
It’s the same w my 3 yo daughter. Shes mad at me more often than not because my job is to keep her safe, thriving, and breathing. She thinks I’m trying to be mean and vengeful. 🤷🏻♀️😂 oh well.
2026-11-11 02:21:46
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kat barreiro :
my horse thinks it's a game to run from me in the pasture and it still hurts my feelings everytime🤣
2026-11-11 01:26:42
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Jenna Robert :
She has a very similar disposition to my mare. I love the sass but mare magic does really help especially when they’re in heat. It’s just raspberry leaves but balances hormones.
2026-11-11 01:52:56
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delaneysmitty6 :
I had to give my horse penicillin shots for a week I’ve had him for ten years and he didn’t even look my way for the 7 days I had to give them to him. Once it was done he was back to normal!! Horses are funny that way
2026-11-11 00:47:29
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marisela__ :
What do you put in her mane? It’s so shiny!
2026-11-11 01:00:45
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Hswove :
The only thing I’d recommend which I’m sure you’re good at is - bringing her in just to groom her and give her a treat. Sometimes they associate coming in with having to do work.
2026-11-11 01:06:25
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Ash :
She might be a little like that now because of the shots you were giving her too, I’m sure she’ll come back around. 😊
2026-11-11 00:23:35
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