Diva Giga

Hmm, today Giga was a really Diva. I rode with a friend on her Arab. Usually Giga walkes nicely in their company. But today she was totally impossible. There existed no stop signal in her head today. She didn't agree with we only should walk. So I jumped of her. I don't think it was worth it to fight with her. I became increasingly irritated over her behavior and as I always say; don't let sour feelings come between you and your animals. It just destroys the trust between you and your animals and you get nothing out of it.

So I got a good long walk. But in return, she walked nicely beside me all the way. Typical!

Honza Bláha - open borders

This is just a really impressive and beautiful video.

Honza Blaha is extremely good at training horses. He is best known for the things he can with his horse Gaston.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5ZmDkhqhW8&sns=fb 

Honza and Gaston:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjm4oWOvVk4 

Successful day!

Giga and I rode a long trip today in the forest. She has become very responsive during the biteless traning. She dosn't run of with me anymore. I can control her both in a calm and "wild" canter/gallop. She tries to occasionally set the pace but it dosn't take much time or afford to stop her again. It was actually worse at the time I rode with a bit. It was a really successful day!

Some pictures from today.

Missing stallion from germany

Missing stallion from germany - please help to find him!

*On 04/06/2011 has our stallion, Stuart Malone of the pasture, disappeared and left his mare alone. He's Palomino spotted, 10 years old and 1.48 m tall. Anyone who sees him somewhere please report 0171/36 120. We really miss him and we are very concerned!*

This is so terrible. I hope someone finds him soon. How can people be so cold and indifferent to others. What a cruel world we live in. My thoughts are with the family and the stallion!

Indifference video

A complete indifference video. But it shows just how well Giga has adapted to the Flower Farm. She is calm and follows me. She is a flower that slowly blooms. I think it's sweet when she comes in front of me and then stops and waits for me. It is quite atypical for Giga :-D

What an Angel

Giga behaved very nicely today. The farrier was ecstatic with her, the other horses were quite jealous. He thought she was a magnificent example of the old Shire type. They should apparently look like Giga. It's just great to get praise.

I spent a lot of time on Giga today. We just enjoyed each others company. She was an angel when I rode her. Despite her poor shape she's still incredibly obedient and willing to work! She's a really sweetheart. Everyone at the farm loves her. She's a real favorite.

The Farrier

Tomorrow comes the farrier to the Flower Farm. It will be interesting to hear how Giga takes it. She can be a real bitchy lady, if she doesn't like him. She's often doing her legs very heavy. And sometimes she bites them in the bum. Crazy Horse. I wish I could be there and see it all tomorrow. But unfortunately work calls.
I really hope she is in her good mood tomorrow. I would rather not have future problems. She just has sometimes a swinging temper, a typical mare.