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Spooler
Reg. Aug 2006
Posted 2006-10-10 2:09 PM (#49845)
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It is killing me because I don't know the horse language as good as I would like.  I have noticed that a couple of my horses will wink one eye at me sometimes. I would like to know what it means.  If you have any other body language and what you think it means please post it for all of us. To me this is a subject I want to know all about.
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bjhouten
Reg. Nov 2004
Posted 2006-10-10 5:07 PM (#49858 - in reply to #49845)
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Let's see...

There is the pooping while cleaning out the rear feet. Horse: So you think your going to have a good ride today? Not!

The stare over the fence every a.m. Horse: It's time to eat, now! Your at least 2 minutes late. The lights been on in the house for at least a minute and your not out here!

Twisting head and twitching lip. Horse: a little lower please, just a little harder, that the spot, keep going....

Nose in the pocket. Horse: You had cookie yesterday, where is it, I know you have it...

Tail in the air, full gallop to far side of pasture. Horse: I saw that halter...

And my personal favorite: Coming up to you and standing right next to you with a nuzzle. Horse: It's a good day, your a good person, let's just stand here.

-Betty





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Spooler
Reg. Aug 2006
Posted 2006-10-10 6:49 PM (#49860 - in reply to #49845)
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Betty, those were funny.  Never had one poop on me while cleaning out the feet. Hope to never see that happen. Don't have the sniff in the pocket problem.  I don't do treats.  Very bad habbits can start from that. What I am looking for is very subtle body language
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rose
Reg. Feb 2004
Posted 2006-10-10 7:45 PM (#49864 - in reply to #49845)
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Passing gas while cleaning or trimming feet..............gas warfare

looking for patch of grass while riding...............need to pee and refuse to splash on my feet

Subtle......nah, humans don't get subtle

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rose
Reg. Feb 2004
Posted 2006-10-10 8:17 PM (#49867 - in reply to #49845)
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I had a book at one time, which I can't find at the moment, that was written by a horsewoman and a racing handicapper on reading horse's body language.  If you are interested, you might do a search on racing hadicapping.  If I find the book, I'll post the title and authors.  Anyway, the book was excellent reading. Need to read it again, need to find it.
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loveduffy
Reg. Feb 2006
Posted 2006-10-10 9:27 PM (#49874 - in reply to #49867)
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look for video like clinton anderson or pat perreli they know horse language i learned a lot from them both
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windwalker2
Reg. Mar 2006
Posted 2006-10-11 9:10 AM (#49893 - in reply to #49845)
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Look for a book called "Talking with Horses" by Henry Blake. In this book the author has created a kind of dictionary of forty-seven messages and fifty-four submessages connected with the sounds and signs that a horse might use to communicate  with its owner.  The author also believes that when the owner has achieved a positive attitude toward  the horse, extrasensory communication may be achieved.

 

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rose
Reg. Feb 2004
Posted 2006-10-11 10:13 AM (#49896 - in reply to #49845)
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Windwalker2

Henry Blake's book is excellent reading............I really like some of the older books.............Ben K. Green's books are good reading too.   Mark Rashid's  books also.

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Spooler
Reg. Aug 2006
Posted 2006-10-11 10:43 AM (#49898 - in reply to #49893)
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Originally written by windwalker2 on 2006-10-11 1:10 PM

Look for a book called "Talking with Horses" by Henry Blake. In this book the author has created a kind of dictionary of forty-seven messages and fifty-four submessages connected with the sounds and signs that a horse might use to communicate  with its owner.  The author also believes that when the owner has achieved a positive attitude toward  the horse, extrasensory communication may be achieved.

 

This is what I was looking for.  Time to get the book and do some reading.  I have Clinton and Parrelli stuff but they don't get into this kind of detail that I want.  I want to gain the knowledge and form my own opinion.  Everyone has something good to offer. 

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cowby
Reg. Jun 2006
Posted 2006-10-11 9:48 PM (#49938 - in reply to #49845)
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The best way to learn is to spend time with horses. Watch how they interact with each other. Books are a good place to start, but if you really are that serious about learning indepth, then the only way is first hand interaction.

Cowby

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loveduffy
Reg. Feb 2006
Posted 2006-10-11 10:00 PM (#49942 - in reply to #49938)
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cowby is right ,that is the best way to learn. from the horses them selfves
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Spooler
Reg. Aug 2006
Posted 2006-10-12 10:17 AM (#49973 - in reply to #49845)
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You guys kill me.  Where do you think my question came from?  Spending time with them and not understanding what they are trying to tell me.  I have an idea but am not sure.
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windwalker2
Reg. Mar 2006
Posted 2006-10-12 10:46 AM (#49978 - in reply to #49973)
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You can get "Talking with Horses" on Amazon.com/used for $2.30 plus shipping.  

Cheap price and interesting reading.........

 

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Beth
Reg. Apr 2004
Posted 2006-10-12 10:46 AM (#49979 - in reply to #49845)
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The greatest experience I have ever had with a horse and non-verbal communication was when I learned to approach them with a big smile on my face and in my heart.

My favorite horse...a mistreated jet black beautiful Arabian gelding taught me how to close my mouth and open my other senses and communicate without using so many words. 

We have not yet come to agreement on everything..... but I am confident that we will over time. 

I think horses are good mind readers........ has anyone else had that experience?

 

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Spooler
Reg. Aug 2006
Posted 2006-10-12 10:54 AM (#49980 - in reply to #49978)
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Originally written by windwalker2 on 2006-10-12 2:46 PM

You can get "Talking with Horses" on Amazon.com/used for $2.30 plus shipping.  

Cheap price and interesting reading.........

 

 

Already ahead of you.  I ordered it last night along with "Thinking with Horses" by Henry Blake.

 

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cowby
Reg. Jun 2006
Posted 2006-10-12 10:57 AM (#49981 - in reply to #49845)
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LOL

Not much help, huh...

It's trial and error. It's hard to understand and even harder to explain.

You're on the right track!

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windwalker2
Reg. Mar 2006
Posted 2006-10-12 10:57 AM (#49982 - in reply to #49979)
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I'm sure everyone has their own opinions on how they communicate with their horses.  With me, it's the "eyes".  They will look at me and it seems that they know what I'm thinking.  I'll admit that there has been times that for some personal reason I'll have a melt down, tears and all, and it never fails, that one of my horses will come over and just nuzzle me.  They know........

 

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cowby
Reg. Jun 2006
Posted 2006-10-12 11:16 AM (#49985 - in reply to #49979)
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The other night we were putting the "ole man" in his pen and also putting our 5 month old colt in with him. Well the colt isn't quite halter broke( we had to rope him in a pen to catch him 3 weeks ago) he will kinda lead. So anyways, i was working with him in our big pen(75x125) and then i heard my wife start laughing. When I look up the other 6 horses had formed a circle around me, all faced up, licking their lips, ears up on me, and eyes on me with full attention. In everyone of their eyes they were asking me what I wanted them to to next...  It's one thing to work with a single horse at a time and achive that, but when 6 horses do it at the same time, well it's a feeling I can't describe.

I hope every person with a horse can feel that feeling!!!

Cowby

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windwalker2
Reg. Mar 2006
Posted 2006-10-12 11:33 AM (#49986 - in reply to #49985)
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Their actions speak for themselves..................make's it all worth while doesn't it?

  

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cowby
Reg. Jun 2006
Posted 2006-10-12 12:48 PM (#49995 - in reply to #49845)
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The greatest ever!!!!

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rose
Reg. Feb 2004
Posted 2006-10-12 9:54 PM (#50028 - in reply to #49845)
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windwalker, cowby and all:  ooooh I almost teared up, made me remember some very special horse moments. 

And that also I didn't really ride until I could empty my mind, not think, just ride the horse.  Still can't do that always, but more often than not.....it's just  feeling and not thinking.............

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SLICKRNSNOT
Reg. May 2006
Posted 2006-10-13 8:41 AM (#50046 - in reply to #49845)
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Originally written by Spooler on 2006-10-10 12:09 PM

 my horses will wink one eye at me sometimes.

 

I'v had a couple nags do this a time or two at a watering hole in New Mexico once.

Wait till they give you the "HOOF" thats a real bad sign.

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windwalker2
Reg. Mar 2006
Posted 2006-10-13 9:11 AM (#50047 - in reply to #50046)
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Hey Slick,,,,,,,Were they ole gray mares?  Because I heard they ain't what they use to be.............

 

 

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SLICKRNSNOT
Reg. May 2006
Posted 2006-10-13 9:20 AM (#50048 - in reply to #49845)
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Well since I only had one beer....yea they were, they don't start to beautify till after at least 6.

Then ya go to bed with a girl that looks like Schenia Twaine and wake up with one lookin like Mark Twaine.

And those aren't horse farts, they're "blowin kisses"

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windwalker2
Reg. Mar 2006
Posted 2006-10-13 9:32 AM (#50050 - in reply to #50048)
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Well that'll teach ya.  Many years ago I use to bartend.  I would always advise my customers that were out wanting more than a drink (male or female), to go UGLY early.  Saves time and money..................you must not have been one of my customers.

  Happy trails!

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