Monster & Spook
November 9th, 2024
Saw these cute little guys at Simon's Sales Barn and couldn't resist! Said to be full sisters & broke to drive by two different auctions. Hoping their actually broke to drive but won't know until I try! They're not as friendly as I'd hoped. Spook is skittish and spooky but seems to have the most handling (She seems to be the older one) and is more respectful but tries dodging getting pet. Monster is more willing to allow you to pet her, but she is feisty. She likes to kick, rear, and bite to get out of things. She has more of the young/baby mindset yet so I'm sure that'll be fixed up with enough handling. They both stand tied nicely and you can lead them around but if they get scared, they go to drag you and it's very hard to get them to stop lol.. They also absolutely hate their hooves being touched. More updates to come as they get handled/trained. It is in the plans to get them both broke to ride eventually.
Saw these cute little guys at Simon's Sales Barn and couldn't resist! Said to be full sisters & broke to drive by two different auctions. Hoping their actually broke to drive but won't know until I try! They're not as friendly as I'd hoped. Spook is skittish and spooky but seems to have the most handling (She seems to be the older one) and is more respectful but tries dodging getting pet. Monster is more willing to allow you to pet her, but she is feisty. She likes to kick, rear, and bite to get out of things. She has more of the young/baby mindset yet so I'm sure that'll be fixed up with enough handling. They both stand tied nicely and you can lead them around but if they get scared, they go to drag you and it's very hard to get them to stop lol.. They also absolutely hate their hooves being touched. More updates to come as they get handled/trained. It is in the plans to get them both broke to ride eventually.
Spook
January 2nd, 2025
Got a short video of how Spook is for her hooves before my phone quit cause of the cold. Spook isn't good with her hooves at all. She will dance, stomp, quiver, and snort (in a feral type of way). Which would make anyone nervous handling her feet but before I start working with her on them, I figured I'd get a quick video posted. My goal is to have her good for her hooves within a month. Mr. Exxcel is being cute in the background.
Worked with both Hinnies today despite not being able to take much more videos without my phone instantly shutting off. Worked on tying time, tying time alone (no other horses in sight), leading, learning how to stop when I stop and say "whoa", and learning to back up. I want to get them easier to handle as if they get spooked/upset they take off and will drag you. They're super strong for their size and this is not an okay behavior to have. Both seemed to enjoy it. It's taken me a month or so to get these two to allow being caught and interested in people. They are now currently following me around the pasture and letting me catch them as long as I don't have a lead rope in my hand lol.
Got a short video of how Spook is for her hooves before my phone quit cause of the cold. Spook isn't good with her hooves at all. She will dance, stomp, quiver, and snort (in a feral type of way). Which would make anyone nervous handling her feet but before I start working with her on them, I figured I'd get a quick video posted. My goal is to have her good for her hooves within a month. Mr. Exxcel is being cute in the background.
Worked with both Hinnies today despite not being able to take much more videos without my phone instantly shutting off. Worked on tying time, tying time alone (no other horses in sight), leading, learning how to stop when I stop and say "whoa", and learning to back up. I want to get them easier to handle as if they get spooked/upset they take off and will drag you. They're super strong for their size and this is not an okay behavior to have. Both seemed to enjoy it. It's taken me a month or so to get these two to allow being caught and interested in people. They are now currently following me around the pasture and letting me catch them as long as I don't have a lead rope in my hand lol.
Spook
January 6th, 2025
Spook - 1st training session - "Standing For The Farrier"
In under 20 minutes, Spook went from not wanting her legs/hooves to be messed with to allowing them to be picked up and held for a short period of time! Her demeanor went from scared/fearful, to calm and thinking through what was going on. I gave her plenty of time to think in between switching sides and she got a brushing as well! I used Positive Reinforcement methods on her for this session and will until she is comfortable getting her legs/hooves messed with consistently!
The video does not have much for sound as I am using an action camera in a protection case. Yes, she is wearing two halters as she likes to pull back being tied and is hard to catch. So, I do not want a halterless Hinny on the loose that doesn't want to be caught! This will change once she is comfortable being worked with and easier to catch 😊
Spook - 1st training session - "Standing For The Farrier"
In under 20 minutes, Spook went from not wanting her legs/hooves to be messed with to allowing them to be picked up and held for a short period of time! Her demeanor went from scared/fearful, to calm and thinking through what was going on. I gave her plenty of time to think in between switching sides and she got a brushing as well! I used Positive Reinforcement methods on her for this session and will until she is comfortable getting her legs/hooves messed with consistently!
The video does not have much for sound as I am using an action camera in a protection case. Yes, she is wearing two halters as she likes to pull back being tied and is hard to catch. So, I do not want a halterless Hinny on the loose that doesn't want to be caught! This will change once she is comfortable being worked with and easier to catch 😊
Monster
January 6th, 2025
Monster - 1st training session - "Standing For The Farrier"
Monster surprised me with how well she was for her training session today! Minus trying to kick at me a couple of times despite having some preparation beforehand, knowing her and her attitude, I won't complain very much! I figured it would've gone a lot worse lol. We got to do all 4 legs without issues by the end of the video and I'm very happy she shouldn't be as difficult to get her hooves done. She is a very spicey girl though so it might be dependent on her mood, but we'll see!
The video does not have much for sound as I am using an action camera in a protection case. Yes, she is wearing two halters as she likes to pull back being tied and is hard to catch. So, I do not want a halterless Hinny on the loose that doesn't want to be caught! This will change once she is comfortable being worked with and easier to catch 😊
Monster - 1st training session - "Standing For The Farrier"
Monster surprised me with how well she was for her training session today! Minus trying to kick at me a couple of times despite having some preparation beforehand, knowing her and her attitude, I won't complain very much! I figured it would've gone a lot worse lol. We got to do all 4 legs without issues by the end of the video and I'm very happy she shouldn't be as difficult to get her hooves done. She is a very spicey girl though so it might be dependent on her mood, but we'll see!
The video does not have much for sound as I am using an action camera in a protection case. Yes, she is wearing two halters as she likes to pull back being tied and is hard to catch. So, I do not want a halterless Hinny on the loose that doesn't want to be caught! This will change once she is comfortable being worked with and easier to catch 😊
January 7th, 2025
Spook - 2nd training session - "Standing For The Farrier" & Beginning of Desensitization.
Worked on picking up her front feet, the start to desensitization, and worked on getting her hind feet desensitized as she apparently is not good for her hinds at all and will kick with the slightest amount of pressure! Left off on a good note and gained some progress on each task for today though which I was happy about!
Spook - 2nd training session - "Standing For The Farrier" & Beginning of Desensitization.
Worked on picking up her front feet, the start to desensitization, and worked on getting her hind feet desensitized as she apparently is not good for her hinds at all and will kick with the slightest amount of pressure! Left off on a good note and gained some progress on each task for today though which I was happy about!