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George McGovern

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8. Thank You Diamond!
Mon Apr 12, 2021, 05:28 PM
Apr 2021

Shadow does pretty well out on the course with a few horses and experienced riders, staying out of the way, sniffing and hunting; however, for this many guests she accepts her lot in life and stays tied in the barn. On a long baling twine leash so she can still see some of what's going on and with water nearby. So that's where she was yesterday.

Until she took issue with one of the riders using the Port-a-Potty right outside the barn. Shadow barked and barked and when the rider left she barked and barked again at one of our boarders who just loves to stand in his stall and lower his head and stare at her. When she wouldn't quit, Daddy unhooked the leash and led her to the fenced backyard. And she settled down.

Thanks for asking!

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Our horse and rider obstacle course. [View all] George McGovern Apr 2021 OP
Wonderful AND practical. blm Apr 2021 #1
Thank You blm! Riders love to "play" on the course. George McGovern Apr 2021 #3
How wonderful! Best of luck with the fundraiser. MLAA Apr 2021 #2
Thank You MLAA! The competition will raise money for a local mounted Search & Rescue group. George McGovern Apr 2021 #4
I know you all had a blast constructing this thing...not to mention the horses getting a chance to Karadeniz Apr 2021 #5
You are absolutely right Karadeniz! Once in awhile a horse will have trouble with an obstacle. George McGovern Apr 2021 #6
What great shots! Diamond_Dog Apr 2021 #7
Thank You Diamond! George McGovern Apr 2021 #8
Really enjoyed these pics! Duppers Apr 2021 #9
Thank You Kindly Duppers! I appreciate your wishes. George McGovern Apr 2021 #10
You have wonderful neighbors! Duppers Apr 2021 #11
Wow! How cool if we could meet up! I'll send you a PM with my email address. George McGovern Apr 2021 #12
What a wonderful display and a great story as well, my dear George! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2021 #13
Awww thank you Peggy! And thank you again! George McGovern Apr 2021 #15
What a delight it must be to work with these marvelous animals in a kind and gentle manner. Fla Dem Apr 2021 #14
It is Fla Dem. To look them in the eye, knowing there is intelligence there. Thank you! George McGovern Apr 2021 #16
Not your standard dressage course, I take it... Wounded Bear Apr 2021 #17
That's right Wounded Bear. George McGovern Apr 2021 #20
No throwing shade on us dressage folks! Bayard Apr 2021 #25
Why, I wouldn't dream of it Bayard! George McGovern Apr 2021 #26
I've seen it mentioned, Bayard Apr 2021 #27
I know for a fact how effective this type of course is for training horses. Your course has some of in2herbs Apr 2021 #18
You're welcome in2herbs. I'm glad you have experience with all this. George McGovern Apr 2021 #21
I do have photos but I don't know how to load them to the site. I did use his pic for the back in2herbs Apr 2021 #23
Nice. I'd be happy to send you a PM and explain how to load to DU, if you like. George McGovern Apr 2021 #24
What a hoot for horsey people! BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #19
They Do, BobTheSubgenius! George McGovern Apr 2021 #22
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