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"Either I can't emit enough energy to get his attention or I'm not strong enough"
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Dear Keith...
Monday, February 5, 2007
Hello. I just have a question. When I work with my horse, either I can't emit enough energy to get his attention or I'm not strong enough. What are some other ways, if there are any, that I can try to get his attention? I worked with him yesterday and, at first, he was fine but he eventually just stopped and nothing I did would make him move - then my husband came out and did the same thing and he got his attention. Maybe since my husband is taller and bigger than I am then my horse looks at him as more of a predator.
Thanks,
Debbie B |
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