Third meeting with Molly,
2 February 2015
Today's session was very different than anticipated.
Molly has developed agonistic behaviour towards anyone, animal or human that invades her space whilst eating. It is HER'S and no one comes close. You are warned early enough should you come too close, pinned ears and a turned backside.
I did not anticipate working with Molly until much later during the day. Unexpectedly I walked up to Molly in an upright position, she looked at me and stood.. just watched me. I decided to chat with her like I do when I work with her. In a low tone, horses have an amazing auditory sense and also have a distinctive ability to discriminate, hoping she would recognize my voice.
One thing lead to another and the pictures speak for itself. The incredible element was not only being able to touch her whilst eating, eventually I could go over her back towards the sacrum area down the dock of the tail. To top this off, I could actually put light pressure on her hind limb down to the hock without eliciting any form of negative or unwanted behaviour from her.
For now I left it at that, it was good enough for now.
Molly has developed agonistic behaviour towards anyone, animal or human that invades her space whilst eating. It is HER'S and no one comes close. You are warned early enough should you come too close, pinned ears and a turned backside.
I did not anticipate working with Molly until much later during the day. Unexpectedly I walked up to Molly in an upright position, she looked at me and stood.. just watched me. I decided to chat with her like I do when I work with her. In a low tone, horses have an amazing auditory sense and also have a distinctive ability to discriminate, hoping she would recognize my voice.
One thing lead to another and the pictures speak for itself. The incredible element was not only being able to touch her whilst eating, eventually I could go over her back towards the sacrum area down the dock of the tail. To top this off, I could actually put light pressure on her hind limb down to the hock without eliciting any form of negative or unwanted behaviour from her.
For now I left it at that, it was good enough for now.
Sam and I then continued our work on the scheduled horses for the day. When Sam took back the one horse she called me and said:" Look at Molly, she is lying down" . Molly was in her paddock where I met her for the first time, right next to the stables. I have no idea where her mind was but it surely was in a good place.
I have no idea what came over me but that instant I knew ... I want to share her paddock with her. If you have ever owned a horse you will know how darn difficult it is to lay down next to a horse in a paddock. When dealing with a horse/pony with Molly's background I was really pushing the limits especially after the great success earlier the morning. Well, I tried.... that's all I can say.
I have no idea what came over me but that instant I knew ... I want to share her paddock with her. If you have ever owned a horse you will know how darn difficult it is to lay down next to a horse in a paddock. When dealing with a horse/pony with Molly's background I was really pushing the limits especially after the great success earlier the morning. Well, I tried.... that's all I can say.
Molly two years later
For some time I have not worked on her since she has become manageable. Sometimes she still has her days, according to Sam, yet even during these days she is kind to the kids that work with her.
I must give Sam the credit due to her. She has put so much of her time, love and compassion into Molly and turned her her life into a heaven in comparison to what she has been through.
Thank you Sam for giving Molly a second chance in life. I life without pain but one filled with love, kindness and forgiveness.
I must give Sam the credit due to her. She has put so much of her time, love and compassion into Molly and turned her her life into a heaven in comparison to what she has been through.
Thank you Sam for giving Molly a second chance in life. I life without pain but one filled with love, kindness and forgiveness.