This partly poisoned industry needs people like you are, Miri! You are one in a kind! I'm a huge Blondie fan, this horse is tricky, but deep inside there is a diamond.

@sallyannefrancis8647

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto !! She is amazing !!

@christinedavies336

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! 'Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach - I hear you! Here I am - 'sat on the fence' - with the horsey world on one side and the 'I want to stay or get as far away from the horsey world as I can on t'other. 'This partly poisoned industry' is such a scary part of a world I once belonged to - BUT I am, in my 60's - would you believe it being called back - not sure why and who/what's doing the calling.......

@wideawakerealist2141

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. From what I’ve seen, there’s an awful lot going on in the sport horse industry in particular which is highly questionable in terms of animal welfare, whether that be physical or mental well-being of such noble creatures. They’re treated more like high performance machines ..until they’re not anymore due to their treatment ..then it’s often a trip to the butchers, at least in Europe. This young lady I admire for her total dedication to this horse.

So glad to hear you mention Warwick Schiller, his methods are amazing! She's a very lucky horse to have you, the complicated ones do always teach us the most and it's so so rewarding when you get even the tiniest improvement ❤

Miri - please don't beat yourself up. Her damage is deep & this will take time. I know it feels like 1 step forward, then 2 backwards, but please hang in there. So glad you're listening to Warwick Schiller. (I watch him on KZread) Pretty sure you know he wasn't always so sophisticated. He had a major epiphany about 8 yrs. ago & changed his entire training program & I'm so glad he did. He is 100% Horse Centric, ZERO abuse training now. This mare will take time. 😘

Even though I've already been following your Blondie journey this was a really interesting watch. We've all said it before she is very lucky to have found you, and your kindness and patience, but equally your are lucky to have found her. The journey you will go on together is going to be immense. Fingers crossed that the marble works and over the next year or so she can learn to let go and begin to trust again 😊💜🦄

Wow so stark a signalling at the end there. Even after following her journey - I still didn’t realise just how adamant and nervous she is in her security with two legs versus her four legged friends. It’s fantastic that she and Zora have a connection. Hopefully she’ll also pick up on Zora’s comfort with you all and start to realise and trust her perspective of the world. Who knows but she’s in the best hands! Your ability to get your ego in check and acknowledge what you don’t know, to lean into your support team is exactly what she needs.

@april5666

2 жыл бұрын

So well said. And, just wanted to add, how brave you are, Miri, to take us along with you on this very complex journey with the lovely Blondie. I have no idea where this will end up for both of you, but I do know that you will both have benefitted greatly from it. My heart does break a little for you on how hard this must be on you often. Again, I can't say enough how much I admire your sharing your journey with us.

The Thorasic Sling is such a fascinating thing….. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Blondie is and will be a happier horse for being with you…… it’s hard watching your struggles as those of us want to just fix the things straight away…… I look forward to following your journey together, whatever it brings.

Steve Young has a recent video about a difficult horse that wouldn’t let anyone touch her legs or hooves. Steve Young has a wonderful video on how he was able to get rio to trust and in a relatively short time have his feet managed.

@JoButterwick

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I’ll second that. His methods are beautifully down-to-earth (none of the woo woo stuff) and he’s done many videos about the various ways he deals with similar mixtures of fear and pushiness. It would probably be worth actually contacting him to ask for advice.

@JoButterwick

2 жыл бұрын

@@truthseeker2272 How do you know that is true?

@JoButterwick

2 жыл бұрын

@@truthseeker2272 I’ve checked it out and it’s very sad what happened to Reno. I think you’re wrong to hate on Steve though. There was a vet on site and presumably she hadn’t spotted any problem at that time otherwise the owner wouldn’t have been taking him out for five mile rides. Steve was asked to help with behavioural problems and did so free of charge. Reno showed no sign of lameness or any problems with movement throughout the session. I don’t know exactly what was wrong with his leg or when it started. If it started when he was in Spain then an unscrupulous seller could’ve had it injected to mask the pain. That would explain why he wasn’t lame and the vet saw nothing wrong until it wore off at a later date. The fact that Reno got an infection after the surgery is really sad but again it’s not Steve’s fault. One thing I found out that I thought was bad though was that the owner had bought him for her own personal use sight unseen and (presumably) not vet checked and, now he’s turned out to be a dud, she has passed him on to the refuge to get donations to pay for her mistake.

@jaxjax4813

2 жыл бұрын

@@truthseeker2272 One would think the owner would have a vet check done, as Miri did. Then call in someone to help when the behavioral problems are not from injury/ pain. The fault should lie realistically on the owner of that horse. Any right minded person would have a vet check first... Steve Young is excellent. Shiller and some others can be cruel.

OMG watching Blondie is so heart breaking. It is so hard to see her so stressed about everything. I think Blondie is very lucky to have you as her new owner. I know you will do great with her. You are such a amazing trainer and we all know you can do this in time!! I loved this video!! x

Check out Steve Young and his way of working with troubled horses

Have you seen Steve Young Horsemanship here on KZread? He works with a lot of horses like this, maybe he could help you and Blondie? She's a gorgeous mare too, she'll get through this and be a great horse in the future, keep up the good work. 😊

@jacquiepitfield9805

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing with Steve. He's incredibly affected in a kind way. The troubled and quite dangerous horses he has helped has been quite remarkable. It's a worry as Blondie is so unsure and untrusting about everything. Bless her. Miri has a great way with her horse's. I'm sure she will have heard of Steve or watched his videos. Maybe it's healthy related but safety for Miri and Blondie is so important. I really feel for Miri.

@lisaward7969

2 жыл бұрын

Thought exactly the same thing I watched a shire on his channel recently the lady was taking a similar kind process and was a little sceptical about trying Steve but omg the change in his first session

Steve Young is an amazing trainer he is from Wales though he dose travel there are some interesting videos on KZread good luck x

@kellygalvin7775

2 жыл бұрын

Yep he would fix her I’m sure

Another suggestion for Steve Young Horsemanship- he has had good results with similar horses. I’ve been using his basic groundwork techniques with my very stressy mare and it has been really helpful.

A horse physio and ostepath here on YT had some mares in treatment (she takes the horses for 3 days to figure out or to find clues what´s going on) and they had cysts in their uterus and showed behaviours as Blondie does. She also has many patients who are so sensitive to the skin and it´s often zink/magan defficency.

Miri, every horse we learn from. EVERY HORSE teaches us something we didn't know before. I can't wait for the next update. Thank you for this great update on Blondie. From a Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 🇨🇦 🇬🇧🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

Blondie is such an interesting horse to watch. You can really see she wants to be better and trust you, she’s just unsure how and almost ‘hits a wall’. You are doing amazing. She is almost certainly a happier horse in your care.

It’s breaking my heart to watch this. You’re a tremendous horse training and an even more amazing human being. She’s very lucky to have cross paths with you.

Miri, it's so unbelievably refreshing to see someone like you in the horse world. I appreciate your willingness to share both the good and the not so good, the struggles and the successes. I love how to you take it slow and truly listen to her. I need to do more of this with my own horses. I don't listen to their "no"s nearly as much as I should.

Your genuine patience, thoughtfulness and care can feel really rare in the horse world, tbh. Every horse person will of course claim to love horses, and believe it. But you walk the walk, even when it's difficult and stressful and disappointing and scary. You're showing up for Blondie every day and you're moving at her pace. Even when it feels like you've fallen backwards 10 steps. It's not the norm, I'd venture. And it's obvious how deeply you feel it and how committed you are. Keep on keeping on. We are here supporting you and Blondie. It's a journey we all believe in.

I’m not an animal communicator nor a trainer but I’ve had my fair share of troubled horses. I’ve found that when I talked to them, telling them they are safe with me, that they are here to stay…I wasn’t going to sell them, explaining each task I was going to do to them or ask of them and why. It may seem silly but it’s what we do with each other. When you are learning a new discipline within dressage, your trainer explains what it is you need to do and why. So why not with the horses? I had great success with that method and I had some pretty messed up horses I took in. Obviously you can totally ignore me but what will it hurt to try? It just might be the missing piece she has been waiting for. Blonde has such a beautiful soul, I hope that you two find your way because I think she’s your heart horse. Thank you for sharing your journey with her, she is one very special horse!

I admire how you deal with your horses Miri, have you considered Steve Young to help you with Blondie, I have been following his training videos for a while and my instincts tell me he would be the right person to help you. I so hope it works out for you and blondie to have the understanding and peace you both deserve x

@samcollins255

2 жыл бұрын

I was going to suggest watching the very same person, he is UK based & has some good ideas to stop horses crowding your space. Miri, you obviously have a strong desire to help Blondie & I’m sure you’ll get results with your patience & kindness 😁

@nicolawigmore1559

2 жыл бұрын

I was going to suggest Steve too

This has been, indeed, a sad video to view. I know you say you have the support and guidance of a particular horseman, but have you ever come across the videos from Steve Young Horsemanship? He has a boutique Ranch in Haverford West and is very much a horse whisperer. He specialises in 'problem horses' and his results are extraordinary. They really are. He will visit on site and he can take horses to his place also. If you have an opportunity, seek out some of his videos, just to have a watch and see what you think. My heart goes out to you, from Melbourne, AU.

I really admire your patience.. Blondie is incredibly lucky to have you and I really hope it works out for you both. She is absolutely beautiful 💖.

I so admire your ferocity of love for your horses. She is so fortunate to have made her way to you!

What a beautiful horse. I'm shocked that in her 7 years, no one could teach this horse anything, amazes me. The older they get, the harder it will be to teach her and for her to be willing. Just dont beat yourself up. I fully understand how incredibly hard this journey with her will be. I have been watching you for several years now and I know you are a great equestrian and awesome with horses. If anyone can turn this beautiful horse into a champion it's you. I was going to say that maybe connecting with Blondie can be done through Zora. And then at the end of video, you showed them together. Like maybe if Blondie sees the relationship you have with Zora, she will come around. Let them loose in the arena and sit on a chair in the middle . Tie them both up together, and groom and touch Zora. Maybe then Blondie won't mind doing things to her. It came across to me that maybe teaching her things in her stall, just might be too much pressure for her. I don't know, these are just thoughts.. I wish you all the luck. It will happen, I know it.

You're amazing Miri. I have a tricky horse in my care, nothing as complicated as Blondie. But a horse that really struggles with trust, confidence in his own body. Days go by where he seems happy and comfortable and the other days touching him is too much and he braces and is very flinchy. Its so hard to stay calm and not feel frustrated by these constant set back days. I know a little about his past but really nothing on the grand scheme of things. He has an issue being bridled whereby he shuts down. He won't do anything nasty but he will look away and pretend that I'm not there. Even though up until that point even with his saddle he's been interested and engaging. Once he decides he can manage he will then come closer and allow me to put it on very calmly but it breaks me everytime I walk in and his eye changes to shut down, It can go on a while and i do have to turn to the odd the treat to get some engagement from him. Ive been playing a touch game with him recently which i teach to dogs and i have seen se improvement in him. Its his choice to engage in the object then hes rewarded. He not a bargy horse infact the opposite but i do understand your choice to not use food as a reward. I totally felt your pain when you were crying, I've been there with this horse. I spent months teaching him to load calmly and trying to get his confidence up after the previous people beat him to load. I cannot stress how sweet this horse is and is the very last horse that needs any force or can handle any force. Then one day I just did something slightly different when loading him up out of habit cos I do that with my good loaders and he totally freaked out. I've not been able to bring myself to start the process again cos at the time it hit me so hard. For two weeks I was an anxious mess, eveything stressed me or made me feel like it was all my fault, I constantly apologised to the horse and cried cos I saw our relationship go up in smoke from one silly move from me. Its about 4months later and on the ground I feel he's so much happier with me, alot less touchy generally, softer in his neck, allows more physical contact round his head and eyes and has actually shown me some areas he likes to be scratched which before he wouldnt react to. Under saddle he's coming but unfortunately we had some set backs where he badly cut his leg. I too spend lots of time just trying to be with him but sometimes I still feel frustration inside cos I just want to fix him and have him totally confident like the other 2 in my care. I look forward to following the rest of your progress with Blondie whatever that may look like. Just know you are not alone and you are amazing!

Very lucky Blondie to have come back to you. I love how she’s constantly checking in with you and looking to you for your feedback, even on the not great days she still looks open to having a conversation with you about it.

Your honesty and openness to learning has helped to reinforce my desire to persist working with my mare who is similarly troubled by her hormonal cycle, and by the way that this has been reacted to previously in her life. The glimpses of connection and trust are what keep me going, but it’s hard when things go backwards. You have done amazingly well to lose ego, and the tendency to direct line thinking which we humans have.

You are doing a brave and awesome thing taking on a troubled horse. Don't confuse trust with respect.

You need Steve Young he could really help

And PS one can never go wrong following and listening to Warwick Schiller. I love his exploration and changes together with his horses so much. Its people like Warwick and you Miri that can help horses like Blondie. I wish you a hundred hugs and a time way in the future when you can look back at this very difficult journey with Blondie where you have helped her and yourself and know even more on how to help horses with such deep and mystifying problems find their way back to their comfortable contented selves.

I know it's hard but you can tell, she loves you. The way she just puts her head into you.

I should have said - when we were learning (in the beginning we were in threes - one to test, one to note and one to be the transfer and then the horse), we worked on a horse that was so irritated one of my co workers thought he had flat flies bothering him, he was so flighty and irritable. What we found was that he was at breaking (exploding) point. It was very hard to do the first equilibration but he immediately calmed and put his muzzle on the two hands (tester ad transfer) for the rest of the séance. A beautiful horse. immediate effect. They were all communicative and glad of the communication ad release of stresses (ulcers, abandoned when their rider upgraded, riders who asked too much etc etc) It was so interesting, but the test on the horses was subtle, I doubted if I could hear it. And then I got home, and whether because our donkeys know me for 20 years or they live wild, the test was strong, like a magnet pulling and repelling. So easy to work with them. Though they only like to work in the afternoons, and not all the time. i work in the field, testing sur un ou l'autre, they move around, it works very well today the séance involved RP6 trust, Bach 28 scleranthus on the IG tracing the straight abdo muscle ribs to pubis, releasing pride on the out breath 15x, then the hyoide stress right to left and equilib left massage downwards 15 breaths with I know, then tracing the vessie meridien right and left with the emotional branch with je suis en accord, and I choose Everything was fine and then a complement of Bach 18 impatiens again on the straight abdo but just touching it - J'ai confiance which over time changed to je suis tranquille. Then bach 23 Olive tracing the VG je me ressource, régenère, et fait confiance à la lumière interieur. 0% stress, no integration. Ask: hate depression and desire to harm self or others translated to I am happy free and healthy via the path above :)

@pamrogers5979

Жыл бұрын

And every day I say OMG what an instrument kinesiology is

Only just found your channel and finding this video very interesting. I have my own Mare, a Highland Pony, who I am having to spend time with, her story is completely different to Blondie, however due to her history she is a bit of a 'troubled' Mare, but what's most interesting is she is super intelligent, sweet and kind. Strikes me Blondie is the same, I feel it makes my work with Niska harder because she's a fast learner, but so rewarding. I hope to back her and hopefully break her for driving, but ultimately if she ends up purely as an companion to my TB then that's fine.

Very fair play Miri. A lot of this resonated with me and my boy and we've been through this process too. Watching her refuse to walk with you in the car park made me emotional because I had years of that with Henry, exactly the same, and he didn't trust me either. The yawning too, I could see when a second one was coming because my boy was the same. You'll get there with her and you're doing the right things! Henry's story was similar in that he was a young horse who was passed from professional to professional for a year of his life before I bought him. He was defensive and scared for a very long time. 8 years on and he's doing brilliantly, it took me a long time because I didn't have the help or the information I do now but as you say you just have to do your best with what you know and keep learning because the answer exists out there somewhere!

I just wanna say I adore how you work with her. How much you go within yourself to find a space where you can facilitate change for her. When I bought my horse, an ottb stalion, he was absolutely distressed and troubled. Being able to communicate with him on the telepathic level has been the game changer. He told me what he needed and it was a change of environment. The moment I begun to listen and got him into 24/7 turn out in a herd (after gelding ofc) , and a lot of time just being ,listening , often crying with him .... he turned into a huge Teddy bear who's almost like a dog. So trusting and so gentle. I have absolute faith in you and your relationship with Blondy. You will find the way to her heart and her being will open to you. I love watching you and she is such a special horse. She has true wild spirit and she chose you because you are one of very few people who can really SEE her. I hope you realise how special and rare your approach is. Its a real treasure x

@sallyannefrancis8647

2 жыл бұрын

It may take sometime !!!!

My horse reacted very similar to picking up one of his front feet. Thoracic sling issues. Your commitment is commendable

Such an honest video, which resonates so much with me. Thank you for sharing, I will be following with interest. She is luck to have found you in her corner. I am having to learn about myself to in order to help my new boy.

Oh bless! Have you seen Steve Young on KZread? He is like a horse whisperer in UK, might be worth contacting him ❤️

@joannaholland494

2 жыл бұрын

Wanted to write gelbe same thing!! Steve is incredible 😊

So glad she came to you.Often problem horses are the product of a past handler not truly trying to understand that horses are not tools for us but living beings with emotions and fears of their own.

I suffer with PMDD and I’ve never related so much to a horse 😅 it must be hard but what your doing is such a gift to the horse.

Thanks for sharing here on KZread for those of us without Instagram. I really appreciate it. You’re doing a great job 😊

You could not do better than Nahshon Cook and Warrick Schiller. Blondie is very lucky that you care enough to take whatever time is necessary to help her. ❤

@NoThankUBeQuiet

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you can. Like in NH sure but in general yes you can.

Only discovered this channel today ...what a refreshing change from the American"trainers" and one British male too who think brute force cures everything. Mares are so prone to hormone problems and your sensitive thoughtful approach is great . looking forward to seeing progress.

Thank you for the update the journey is very interesting. You are so patient , I love watching you work with the body language it's so good. Well done. xxx

I love how real you energy is in this video. Thank you for sharing miri!

The first video of you in her stall made me cry watching your emotions and her responding to you too, Blondie is so fortunate to have found a home with you, and with your help I think she will be happy and healthy again one day x

Such a fascinating journey. We will all learn so much from you and Blondie, Miri. I am also one of those who will just put my hands on and connect. Sometimes it is the only and best way. Much love and support to you both!

@fleetskipper1810

2 жыл бұрын

She reminds me of the equine protagonist in “The Horse Whisperer.” That horse had suffered a traumatic but visible physical injury and couldn’t learn to trust until finally he had to be put in a helpless position in order to trust again. I’m not sure that Blondie is going to need that extreme a remedy, but it does show you how, once trust is lost, it is very hard to earn back.

Thank you so much 😊 I have been down this road with my mare. watching this is like looking back at my journey, I too had many tears of frustration because I just wanted to help her. I now have my mare on ovu mate for her hormones I also thinks she is ems although the vets won’t test so I regulate her sugar intake and I notice a change in behaviour when she has to much sugar. I also massage and use masterson method, I am now back riding her and feel we have trust and a good bond. I believe they come into our lives to teach us if we are open to listen I have learnt so much over the last couple of years with my mare, about horses but also a lot about myself and about listening. Be patient and kind to yourself 👏🏻and I can’t thank you enough for this video please keep sharing.

I feel your pain. I’ve been working with a semi-feral mare with trauma for three years now and I thought for sure I’d have made more progress, but I’ve just had to accept the fact that she may never be my riding partner and she may never have the affection for me that I have for her. It’s heartbreaking, but like you said, it’s only a problem because my goals and her goals are not the same.

I think you're doing a wonderful job with her and doing the best you can! Keep persuing your ideas with her, it's good to see people in the horse world reflecting on their approach and starting to get more intrested in horsemanship. However, as much as i understand you are not interested in clicker training, i would like to say that having a pushy horse with food is common misconception within the Natural horsemanship world. You can absolutely have boundaries with a clicker trained horse, that's what you train right from the start. It also doesn't stop us from using some pressure and release in day to day life. It's all about being mindful and using the right approach. As an example my mare was dangerously pushy and has bad food anxiety/over arousal. I couldn't walk next to her without being cut off and pushed. Now she can walk, trot next to me at liberty, stand, be sent to objects and much more! It took a while but it's totally doable and she is very respectful.

I’m so very glad you’re taking this approach Miri, it took me almost 12months with a mare I had in this situation to even be able to do normal everyday things with her, and obviously I just took it slowly as luckily she is my own personal horse and I still do take everything new slowly so it doesn’t become intimidating for her. If it were a clients horse it makes it tricky as there’s so much pressure to do things within a time frame which is sad and what makes them more stressed, and some clients hate hearing the requirements of their horses because it costs especially when it involves more time.

My heart goes out to you. It's so hard when your gut says something is wrong and you keep hitting a wall with no answers. You are doing the right thing and are walking down the right path. Every horse comes to us for a reason and this mare is no different. She needs you to walk with her through this. Thank you for being so honest and transparent about this journey. It touches many of our hearts. You're an inspiration.

she's so lucky to have you! and think how much you (and me a bit, watching!) can learn from her to help other horses in the future

I see a horse experiencing pain or remembering pain. Such an interesting case. You will learn a lot.

Such an interesting and very honest update. Blondie is in the best possible hands with you and, whilst it is clearly difficult for you both at times, the rewards will be so enormous x

It would be interesting to see how she is if she was turned out 24/7 with a proper herd with a head stallion. Going back to how nature intended. It is very hard these days to have this type of arrangement I know, but sometimes the natural way is the only way. Good luck to both.

Has she had a foal? I don't know why that question, but it popped in my head. Maybe some ladies go to work, some like to stay home with the kids. It would be interesting if motherhood changed her. I understand it would be a strange way of healing given her sensitivity and behaviour but we have live many lives, who knows what she's missing. I love your dedication and unique passion for healing. It's surely difficult given how expensive horse keeping is. Keep it up.

I love watching your journey really gives her the opportunity to know you mean no harm! There is a thing called ‘marbles’ may have a more technical term but it usually stops the horse coming into heat/on there cycles and is ameant to be a really good thing with mares or have behavioural issues x

You're doing a wonderful job. You and Blondie will teach each other so much. One of my horses had issues when I bought him. He was more trusting than Blondie, but only just. You're listening to her, so she will learn to trust. She's lucky to have landed in your life. Now I'm going to go learn more about Blondie by watching your other video.

Its very nice of you too admit that you dont know enough to help her. But imagine where she would be and how she would be being treated amd trained if she wasnt with you? Shes so much better off with someone patient like you. Best of luck with her and all your lovely horses. Take care Miri x

Thank you for sharing Miri! I’m enjoying following you and Blondie’s journey. ❤️🐴

There is a Dutch animal communicator who has recently worked with Matt Harnaker called Symone Ottevangers. She is on his YT channel if you are interested. A psychological approach and physical approach is often interconnected, she may be carrying trauma from weaning and from being bred to if she has bred and having many homes. Good luck Miri Im rooting for you both. You deserve a good outcome for the love and devotion. ❤️

Wonderful courageous Miri, please go back and watch 4 mins ish section when you become totally vulnerable and cry see how she wraps herself around you and you can rub her ears and face , that is who she connects with and the you she wants. what a wonderful teacher and mirror she is. I have been totally changed by my mirror zen spiritual teachers horses, and will continue to be. What a brave beautiful soul you are to share this. Sending love and support to you both. ( perhaps to help change her name, it changes something in their and our energies0 xx

Oh man this made me cry. Thank you for helping her. I've gone through much of this with my mare too, and we are about to start riding soon. She's made a lot of progress. Don't lose hope.

So great you have let go of any ego and be vulnerable and transparent by say you don’t have all the answers, you are going to gain them by doing this though x I am backing my first youngster and it’s all a learning process - we all have to start somewhere don’t we? X

@sallyannefrancis8647

2 жыл бұрын

Lets hope it goes well or get help !!!

She’s beautiful! Progress not perfection! Just hang in there!!

Wow…..such a journey. Your patience continues to amaze me. Thank you for sharing your journey with Blonde. She is a conundrum, for sure! ❤️❤️🤣

So pleased to see this. ‘If I get to ride her again I will, if I don’t then that’s ok’ I got here. I’m not bothered if I ever sit on Breeze again, it would be nice but it’s not the goal anymore. One day it may be again, but right now we are happy with scratches and building our relationship and understanding of each other.

Have you tried feeding her Chaste Tree Berry powder? We give it as a daily supplement to our mares in the US. - Its made from the berries of a Chaste Tree, dried then ground into a powder. It keeps hormone levels in check by helping the hypothalamus regulate hormones better. We also use it on Cushing’s horses and it has worked better than medicine every time we do.

I have learned so much from Warwick Schiller as well :) thank you for sharing your journey with Blondie

good job! I Hope you keep finding the energy and love that she needs to help her out within yourself. From what I see, your connection with her is growing nicely.

Absolutely amazing work Miri, the way you train and work with horses is truly remarkable! Thank you thank you thank you!!

Hi Miri, you appear to be doing everything right, taking it nice and slow, and not rushing her. I was in a similar position as you, and not really knowing what to do, and I found it very frustrating. After the death of my beloved mare at 34 years old, I stupidly and unknowingly bought a horse from France I hadn't seen from a British couple, I blame the grief of suddenly losing my beautiful old mare on my impulse and for not thinking. I realised I had been conned when I opened the passport and saw that he was a French Trotter ( he was supposed to be a Selle Francis part bred. They apparently go to the fattening farms in France where horses are fattened up to go for slaughter in Italy. I wouldn't have minded if they had told me where he came from, so I would know a little bit of what to expect. So I went from my steady do anything with mare Liza, to a horse that didn't trust me , that I didn't trust either, he didn't like me putting a rug on him, when I went into his stable with his feed he would threaten me with both hind legs, and obviously I had to think about everything I was doing before I did it. I had his back checked his teeth checked etc because I thought maybe he was in pain but he wasn't physically, but I think mentally he was. He also would bite me sometimes, but thankfully it was more of a nip. But he used to run around the field for no reason, I put it down to him being in a new home, and needing time to settle. I also had a massive scare when someone across the track from me had a firework party. I put him in the stable with plenty of food and a radio on and I stayed with him. The first couple of fireworks went off and he lost his head completely, and he was threatening to climb out over the half door so I had to stand with the door partly open, he kicked the back wall of the stable, and then proceeded to throw himself on the floor. I'd never seen a horse react like that ever in my life, and I had to leave him and go and tell the in no uncertain terms to stop the fireworks or my horse was going to kill himself. Thankfully they did and he calmed down eventually. But due to him always running around the field I had to put in livery cause he had churned the field to mud. When he put out in a field at the livery he behaved like he was frightened and would run around and was totally unsettled and spooked at everything, the vet gave me some cpc tablets to give him to try and settle him down, but I wasn't happy with that so I bought a bottle of Bach rescue remedy which seemed to help him, and had no side effects. He was ok to ride, but most of the problems he had were on the ground handling him asking him to stand still while I got on him, and trying to put fly repellent around his head was a nightmare, I had to do it slowly and carefully. To cut a long story short, I got him to trust me, and I also started to feel more confident around him and we were making good progress. Sadly it was costing me a lot of money to keep him in livery, and also due to personal problems he went out on loan with a lady and she eventually bought him, but she had plenty of problems with him herself and I did my best to help her with him. But she sold him to someone more experienced, I met him and told him how he has to be when handling him, I'm not sure if he listened. Not long after I split with my partner and had to move, but I'm certain if I could have continued to keep him in the field I had kept my old mare in, I would still have him today. Heartbreaking really. I'm sorry for the long reply, but I just wanted to let you know that I totally understand what you're going through with Blondie, but I will say one thing, my horse( he was called Archie ) had some join up done with him by a lady at the stables who was experienced in it and that really helped him, and he was relaxed and confident which was lovely to see for a change. So don't feel defeated, I'm sure in time it will all come together with you and Blondie, and don't be afraid to ask for help, I tried to do it all on my own, but eventually I got help and advice that really worked.

I can tell that it hurts you to see her like this. I’m sure you’re wondering what happened to her in her previous life. But she is lucky to have landed with you. No question about that.

I suffer with PMDD and I’ve never related so much to a horse 😅 it must be hard but what your doing is such a gift to the horse

I'm also in the process of working with a very similar situation. After a lot of trail and error I decided to go with my gut feeling and take charge, I dealt with a lot of good advice but at the end of the day I was the one left to deal with the aftermath which was not good. Throw out the training timetable, it does not exist right now, I decided to take my mare off all grain, 24/7 free choice hay and pasture turnout alone, chaff mash at night with flax, rice bran, beetpulp, aloe and an all natural raspberry tea leaves supplement, her turnout area is next to a busy construction area, lots of noise, trucks and traffic,2 days of sheer terror on her part came to rest on the 3rd day, i was in and out of her area throughout the work day to the point that she would seek me out, I never went to her she came to me I would stroke her forehead softly talk and walked away, small sessions of pull and release, moving her feet etc then walked away, it was emotionally hard and has taken along time but the results have been positive, she now has a patutre buddy, she comes when I approach and all the other training stepping stones are now falling into place, hang in there its all worth it in the end

Miri, perhaps having a foal may change her hormones. She's beautiful. My mare is an ex-broodmare, and I'm going through similar in terms of touching, nipping and biting and gaining trust. Some days all I can do is brush her mane or tail, which she really likes. She was very relaxed initially when I got her. But she has become incredibly insecure. Runs to her paddock to get away from other horses. We have to be so aware of her back legs. What we have come to realise is that she is very sensitive to change. Her behaviour became much more pronounced when a few horses left the yard. We're currently trying to re-integrate her back into the small herd. She really wants their company but then wants to flee from them. She has had one year with a full season of hormones. For the last 11 odd years of her life, she was either pregnant or with a foal at foot. She's had 10 foals and one stillborn. So I feel your pain and anguish through your journey with her.

I am crying and I am only four minutes in. She is so lucky to have found you Miri and I hope with everything she can let you in one day and she can trust again. You can see she doesn't want to feel whatever way she does. You are amazing ❤ I actually started using the Sassy Mare suppliment for my mare and its really helped my girl. Love Premier Performance. Use four things from them!

Awwww she is so beautiful that was a emotional scene god bless her well done keep the good work up hun 😊😊😊👏👏👏👏👏👏

This is an incredible watch 💙 Thank you for putting it out there on the Internet. Keep doing what you’re doing and I wish you and her the best of luck!! This entire process is going to be very beneficial for your future

The moment you showed your tricky time and you crying in the stable with her was so important to see and sometimes owning horses is having a bit of cry because you feel you have regressed and showing that to others makes you so relatable. I have definitely had a cry with my Horse about things. If you are looking after horses with their best interest at heart, it is a hard job to take on. I cant wait to see your journey with Blondie 🥰

Finding following her journey with you just so interesting to watch. I really admire your honesty about where you are in the process. X

I’m so happy to see you persists and listen. The way you have listened and worked out her hormones that’s fabulous! Our mare was a very similar situation and chaste tree berry tree has been fantastic! We also have added hemp seeds and a product called inside out. Chaste tree berry or vitex was a game changer.

You're doing a great job, patience is key. It's a shame Warwick Schiller isn't in the country at the moment, he'd definitely be able to help Xx

I absolutely love your way with horses, I wish more people, myself included could have a little bit of your knowledge and passion!

Aw she's so special 🥺❤️

She is in the right hands with you and time is a good healer :)

I love these blondie videos so thankyou so much! So enjoying the learning journey

Thank you for such a special video. I don't know of any other channel where so much information is made so accessible. Watching you work with Blondie in the way that you are is so helpful. In effect it seems that you are opening her heart so that she can learn to center herself. So very important. It seems as if she might not trust her own body which means she can't trust anyone else with her body. Your intuition is good & bravo for trusting it. I look forward to seeing what you do with Blondie. I feel as if you are building her ability to trust so that eventually she won't have to question her safety every few minutes. Then she can enjoy her life.

She is so lucky to have you, wishing you both the best, i really hope you find out what's caused this behaviour ♥

I am incredibly grateful to you for sharing this journey with her. It is obviously not easy for either of you but we really can learn so much from it and see that the reality can be very saddening and frustrating but that somehow there is still a way forward if we are willing to wait and listen and find another approach. Love this

I totally believe horses are telepathic / read energy to communicate… running commentary here 🙋🏼‍♀️😂

Contact Steve Young Horsemanship in Wales. He is a KZread person and excellent horse trainer that got part of his training from Buck Brannamon and others in the US. I live in the high dessert of Oregon USA After training all my own cowhorses for cutting and reined cowhorse I thought training a little palomino rescue pony was going to be cake. She is very similar to Blondie. In desperation I started watching KZread videos and his work helped me tremendously Butter and I are now riding all over the desert, in the arena, and working cows. Never thought that would happen. You are already on the right track but I think his approach could really work. Thanks Shay Bartels

She is so much alike one mare i had som years ago. She was checked head to toe by different vets also a body scan. Tryed with bute without any change. Nothing wrong. We got all our answers when i found out that she hadde PSSM2 who made her body sore all over. That can be checked by a hair strand test. That is a really common problem in warmblood horses but not many knows about it yet. I tested mine myself. Just a tip if you dont find any answers. So frustrating. You look like a fantastic owner for her and she is so beautiful. I feel for both of you🫤

Hang in there horses are very complicated. Personally I have discovered when there is trouble connecting keep advocating for more diagnostics. Horses are amazing at hiding what is going on as you know. Recently I have had a mare very similar to Blonde. You are incredibly intuitive and so it’s more than likely not your training. It is exasperating but just keep pressing on. Additionally, feel comfort in the fact that you are not the only one struggling with horses with more downs than ups but I still love them come what may or may not happen.

You don’t give yourself enough credit with what you have achieved so far with Blondie. The trust she has in you does show, otherwise she would not keep coming to you seeking you out. Even when in the stable when trying to put the halter on, she kept coming back to you, wanting that contact. You are not alone in these challenges, from another chestnut mare owner.

Poor blondie she’s a troubled soul Miri. You have the patience of an angel tbh and hopefully Blondie will come to trust you and get rid of her deep anxiety which she clearly has got from her past. She is so beautiful too I’ll be following her journey with you and hope and pray she’ll have a life of peace been in your care.tfs😎🏇😎

been watching a lot of steve young training videos who deals with a lot of troubled horses and does a ton of groundwork and just all the videos are him doing the exact same training method exact same work in the stall, then the exact same thing in the arena and all the horses have different problems but the same solution and have huge transformations. not sure if this will help the situation for you but I hope it does.

Just a suggestion..check out Steve Young Horsemanship...he handles lots of horses with different personalities and problems...if you have time ..I'm sure he'll be able to help you . Your going to be able to train with your horse. Good luck Honey ..things will get better.

its the most intelligent ones that teach you the most! She reminds me of mine in a way, watching that clip of you trying to pick up her feet - i know exactly how you feel and its so hard. Shes so lucky to have someone that is taking the time to listen to her and I have all the faith that you guys will get to that place of trust and it will be the most rewarding journey :)