Even though Fire and I have been practicing PNH for two years, I have not progressed as far as I had hoped. We got off to a good start and got through Level 1 in about 6 months. Fire is very intelligent and a quick learner. Initially, he is curious but frustrated when learning new things, until he finally gets what I am asking him to do. It is language issue. I am learning to speak horse and he is learning to speak human body language. Once he understands what I am asking him to do, he is willing to please and responds quickly. It is truly amazing how well you can communicate with your horse once the two of you develop an understanding.
I confess that I have not made much progress since December. My job consumes my life during the first 6 months of the year. I've spent a lot of time playing the Friendly Game at feeding time. That has really helped with our relationship, but I really need to get back to the program and learn more. I hope that this blog will motivate me to step it up. I have explored the beginning of Level 2 and the beginning of the Horse Behavior program. I am not sure which one to focus on first. The best thing is that I will be retiring at the end of October and will be able to spend LOTS of time playing with Fire!
Thursday, June 7, 2007
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