tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476193175803065363.post1074377846197100466..comments2023-03-12T09:22:04.690-04:00Comments on Happy Trails: A Natural Horsemanship Journey: More MusingsNaturally Gaitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04979228208328700204noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476193175803065363.post-36333313822524083882010-07-27T18:45:29.903-04:002010-07-27T18:45:29.903-04:00I'm sure that there is some recent material on...I'm sure that there is some recent material on the hierachy of needs (the Parelli program is always changing, right?!) but I've also found that the L&HB pack explained things beautifully! I find myself regularly going back to that useful box of material, and my questions are just about always answered!<br /><br />Saying that, I'll have a look around, and let you know whether I come across any new material. I'm sure that the Savvy Club vault will have something, too...<br /><br />~KerrinKerrin Koetsierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244535646520343563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476193175803065363.post-65829413879927786672010-07-21T21:22:45.047-04:002010-07-21T21:22:45.047-04:00Hi Kerrin -
Ok, I've found some info on L&...Hi Kerrin -<br /><br />Ok, I've found some info on L&HB DVD 3, chap 2-4, and on DVD 4, chap 1-2. It will take me a little time to review it, but I'll be sure to get back with you. (This may be what Tenley had advised me to review.)<br /><br />Is there any more recent material on the hierarchy of needs? This is very important to teach us humans so that we can figure out how to motivate our critters without relying on intimidation!<br /><br />Thanks again. :-)Naturally Gaitedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979228208328700204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476193175803065363.post-89066156213875735902010-07-21T18:08:48.311-04:002010-07-21T18:08:48.311-04:00I know that the Liberty and Horse Behaviour pack c...I know that the Liberty and Horse Behaviour pack covers the heirachy of needs (safety, comfort, play, food) in detail. With regard to play vs food, there is a fine line between those two, and it really depends on the horsenality... we all know that most LB Introverts would rather eat than play!<br /><br />Hmm... your question on comfort got me thinking, licking and chewing-so to speak! What are your thoughts on comfort? What do you think horses perceive as comfort? Do you think comfort can be used as a form of motivation, say for a LB horse that's not yet interested in play or food?<br /><br />~KerrinKerrin Koetsierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244535646520343563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476193175803065363.post-87958223637742293712010-07-21T13:11:33.485-04:002010-07-21T13:11:33.485-04:00Excellent thoughts.
Part of my journey today is ...Excellent thoughts. <br /><br />Part of my journey today is figuring out the "dominance" while still being a leader. When I get it right, things go very well. <br /><br />Thanks for lots to think about!PeterChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09735061912493490485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476193175803065363.post-57119571174743815272010-07-20T18:16:57.884-04:002010-07-20T18:16:57.884-04:00Thanks, Kerrin! Perhaps you could give me insight...Thanks, Kerrin! Perhaps you could give me insight (or point me to additional resources) for specifics on the hierarchy of needs: Safety, Comfort, Play, Food (and are play & food really in the right order - why?) I have difficulty (as do many others) envisioning what a horse perceives as say "comfort" vs what a human would describe as comfort.<br /><br />I'm happy that you are following us bloggers!Naturally Gaitedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979228208328700204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476193175803065363.post-87048698830853320012010-07-20T10:19:40.925-04:002010-07-20T10:19:40.925-04:00Hmmm, what a thought provoking post!
As Pat says,...Hmmm, what a thought provoking post!<br /><br />As Pat says, leadership is about doing things FOR the horse, and not TO the horse. To me, the essence of leadership is about putting the follower's best interest first, even if that means doing things the follower doesn't always appreciate (disciplining a young child comes to mind, or withholding from giving a child sweets.)<br /><br />I was about to suggest, now that you've covered leadership, that you look at love and language too, but of course that's what you intend to do! I look forward to reading your future posts!<br /><br />Kerrin Koetsier<br />Parelli CentralKerrin Koetsierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244535646520343563noreply@blogger.com