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geegee
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 Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 09:48:09 AM
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It's so natural to talk to the horses, that I sometimes forget to speak to humans 
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tamila
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 10:19:34 AM
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I talk to them all the time not just riding. I was once toppedby a man with a dog and asked if 'he had gone back as I asked'. He said how nice it was to hear someone communicating with their voice.
When 'playing' in hand Rimmy talks back to me. The girl who trained me in NH thought it was wonderful. She had never heard a horse talk to their owner like Rimmy does. |
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jacki
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 10:47:06 AM
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| when riding out dificult horses i used to tell them stories Mainly the 3 bears to keep them listening to me and not looking for problems but yes i talk all the time too especially when jumping i talk to the dogs and cats too |
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Dazzler
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 11:45:34 AM
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| Ive always talked to my horses/ animals, I cant understand people who dont.I couldnt imagine being silent around them. Whats the point in that? |
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Pixie
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 12:32:59 PM
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| the girl in the stable next door to me was laughing this morning. i asked her what she was laughing at and she told me she was laughing at me. i said "WHY?" and she said it was talking to my boy like he was a kid. i don't know i'm even doing it. lol |
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Jilly
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England
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 1:25:55 PM
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Horses, dog, budgies.......myself  I do it automatically. |
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donna72_uk
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England
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 2:13:19 PM
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I always talk to Star and im sure he understands everthing im sayingWhen we are out riding if there is something scarey looking i always tell him what it is and it wont hurt him Then i sing him a little song i made up and nine out of ten times it works and we manage to get past without two many problemsAlso when we get back from riding [i have now trained him to wee in a bucket] and i put him in his stable i say wee wees and he waits for me to get the bucket and of he goes lol hes so good and also it saves on bedding |
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pat ww
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 2:54:41 PM
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This reminds me of walking my 3 year old colt out on the roads, young teenage girl was riding his father in front. I was talking to him all the time and she asked WHY?
Cant remember exactly my reply, but it was to the effect that he had known me since birth, all the good things and comfort came when I was speaking to him, so if he needed reassurance in a new situation he could listen to my voice. My calmness as his herd leader, became his acceptance.
It has always worked for me, from when I was only 11 years old and used to lead (no hands attached) my pony home, his understanding of my words and body language was unbelievable. move in, move out, stop, walk. He should have been in a circus as a class act.
Cant get my head round people who don't talk at all, or the BHS dragons who know only harsh commands! |
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gossy
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 3:31:09 PM
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| my daughter talks to her horse when she is riding! to be honest i think she thinks he understands!! |
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DenmoorStud
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 4:15:43 PM
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Always talk to my lot, they always seem happy to listen, unlike the men in our household.But if my boy were human he would definitely be a real
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moldequine
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erica giles
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 4:26:39 PM
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Yep I talk and sing, and my mare answers me back with different little snickers. If Im a bit concerned about something I will sing a song and that way I dont transmit my feelings to her. She knows more about me than any one !!!! |
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nicolanapper
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 4:40:03 PM
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I too talk to my horses all the time. My three arabs are extremely vocal, my Welsh cob mare is not, she just lets them get on with it. Like others here too I am always chattering on. then my horses, know from the tone of my voice what is expected of them, and if they have to behave, then there is no need for smacks etc!!! 
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arabic
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England
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 5:30:16 PM
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I can only echo lots of what has already been said. I jabber on continually and half the time dont know Im doing it. Even more scary is that very often the understanding surpasses words and happens from a thought.
I'm a big softee and cant help it, but sometimes I find myself in floods of tears dreading the day that I wont be able to enjoy this wonderful relationship anymore!
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Judith S
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 5:57:31 PM
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My late father - he started his working life in the family grocery firm at 13 doing the local delivery rounds in charge of the reins of their only remaining working horse - opps - sorry that should read the horse was in charge of him! He loved horses & they loved him & he had a natural affinity with them....one stroke, word, look & my childhood ponies/horses were putty in his hands! He told me to always "talk" to horses - that they loved the sound of a kind voice & also when working round them - to keep chattering away so they know you are there!!
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Evie
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 6:07:23 PM
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| Yep I've always talked to my horses when I ride, especially if I'm riding on my own, I tell them about the week I've been having and tell them about my troubles lol! I sometimes wondered if Tara would like me to shut up too when I've been moaning on at her. lol |
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Danielle
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 6:49:43 PM
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Yep I chatter away to my lot all the time, somedays I have more to say than others! And I always start off our rides with, " Come on then off we go" in a daft little voice and then always end the ride by thanking them and saying we are finished now! I do sometimes sing but not if there is anyone around as that is something reserved only for my boys to hear!!! Lol!!! I too tell them where we are going what we'll see which way we're going to turn and how fast I want to go etc, and they always flick their ears back at me and sometimes turn and look at me too, doubtless willing me to shut up so they can enjoy the ride!!!!  |
   
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Grey Girl
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 7:42:24 PM
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I used to sing a lot to my old mare but Amelia doesn't much like it so I tend not to sing to her... I talk to her a fair bit when riding... but I have to admit a lot of the time it is banal conversation such as 'God, look at that berk, why's he flying so low? Shall we write and complain?' and 'For heaven's sake, you just walked past that straw bale, why's it scary now?' and 'Hey, WE'RE the scary things around here! Get out of our way!' and 'Gosh, look at that buzzard/kestrel/stag' and 'Do you think we can get round/up/down that?'
When I feel sad or have something on my mind I tell her all about it.
And every action has a vocal command which always impresses other people at the farm when she backs on voice alone.
Even the vet has commented on how well Amelia knows the word 'No'. She understands an awful lot of English (thank you Roseanne!!!) Clever things, aren't they: she knows far more 'Human' than I know 'Horse'.
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Rach1
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 7:58:19 PM
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| Hi I chat to my horse all the time especially in the ring as he gets a bit tense and I find it helps both of us. He's a funny old goat and very often replys - just makes me chuckle! |
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Arachnid
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 9:07:20 PM
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Even the vet has commented on how well Amelia knows the word 'No'.
lol grey girl, wish my children knew the word 'no' ! Perhaps you'd like to visit for training? |
   
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Mad arab rider
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England
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 10:08:18 PM
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| I've always talked to my horses, and Mia and Brambles are no exception. Must admit alot of the time with Mia its "what did you do that for you silly ******", when she's nearly dumped me. I'm always looking out for hazards and may say something like, "be careful, its slippy" I also spend a lot of time telling them both how much I love them and how beautiful they are. The last thing I do before leaving them is give them a cuddle and kiss, and I say to them "night night mummy loves you". Soppy I know. |
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rosyw
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 10:15:19 PM
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| I don't think that's soppy, the 1st 3 of mine I see every morning are mares, I always say "good morning my beautiful girls" then when I get to the feed room my cob x starts to call and I tell him "it'll be ready in a minute" followed by a "hello gorgeous" to my SE mare as she sees me through the doorway. I'm sure the neighbours think I'm mad |
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Roseanne
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Posted - 13 Oct 2007 : 11:32:13 PM
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Hi Alison - I don't remember Amelia needing to be told 'No' much really!! She was always a most tractible and accommodating filly! Lance's best friend at that time!!!
All mine do everything by voice before I get on - so you can always fall back on the voice if something really scares them and they don't react to the other aids. Plus of course there's the confidence factor which Pat talks about instilling in her colt.
Of course it works! Intelligent species (horses, dogs, cats etc) associated words and voices with what is calm/nice/comfortable/secure etc and they wicker, wag tails, purr and so on. And as these are the animals we choose to be our companions for most of their lives, then it's natural to communicate with them as much as possible.
We've all said people must think we're mad, but we're really the lucky ones. We have that very special, unique, added dimension to our lives that so many people never get to enjoy. |
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razgold
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Posted - 14 Oct 2007 : 02:42:10 AM
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Precious Silver Gem is a mare I hand reared from birth. She is now 4 years old and I can call her even if she is at the furthest point in her field and she will come to me. As she approaches me she will talk back to me every time. We have a very special bond.
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Grey Girl
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Posted - 14 Oct 2007 : 11:55:29 AM
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Roseanne: no, Amelia doesn't get told 'no' much - but she does understand it! The vets were particularly impressed because when they were doing scans and xrays and things a few years back they found that if she wiggled and they said 'no' she would stop and stand still (I wasn't allowed to be with her at the time).
She IS very tractable, bless her.
And I always say Night Night etc...
One of the best words to teach them IMHO? 'Steady' - always so useful!
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