tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415767941880306113.post2354274086419915364..comments2023-04-01T09:27:47.701-04:00Comments on Coffee Clutch with Dutch Henry: How much Therapy does a Therapy Horse (or any horse) needDutch Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03573659544816648399noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415767941880306113.post-73962865011453405322012-10-11T10:09:32.755-04:002012-10-11T10:09:32.755-04:00Great questions Odee,and thank you for all you do ...Great questions Odee,and thank you for all you do to help others, too!Dutch Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03573659544816648399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415767941880306113.post-14813617567053939742012-10-10T11:14:46.450-04:002012-10-10T11:14:46.450-04:00Thank you for the quick reply and clarifications. ...Thank you for the quick reply and clarifications. I had no intention of sounding mean spirited, and I fully understand the rigors and demands that LaRue face on a daily basis.<br /><br />Again, I cannot thank you, and the folks at Sprouse's Corner, for all the great things you do for, and with horses helping people in need.<br /><br />Bliss and blessings to each of you, in all things, alwaysOdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822208327969674189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415767941880306113.post-28419491326810721292012-10-09T16:05:35.439-04:002012-10-09T16:05:35.439-04:00Thanks Oz. Petey is not really "worked" ...Thanks Oz. Petey is not really "worked" and does get great care, as do all the horses, and children, at Sprouse's corner. Petey does a lesson a week, for the purpose of helping him learn. LaRue will ride him once in a while too. <br /><br />Please don't think anyone there gets neglected, they don't. I wrote about this because it is a wonderful example of how even very well cared for horses need a little therapy, or exercises, in addition to excellent care. They can benefit greatly from exercises that relax and release.<br /><br />Petey had a very rough start before LaRue rescued him. He was started way too young, before he was even two. And was started in a rough manner. He has come a long way, is growing and filling out. I shared these stories to show how much these exercises can help, how important they are to make part of a regular routine. Also how after the horse learns them, how easy they are to refresh.<br />Dutch Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03573659544816648399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415767941880306113.post-44434334332224503372012-10-09T14:12:23.396-04:002012-10-09T14:12:23.396-04:00No disrespect intended; After your deft attention ...No disrespect intended; After your deft attention in getting this 3 year old in shape, he was only worked a couple times a week, with no 'in between' refreshers at home, and then more or less idled around the farm for about 6 weeks or so.<br /><br />How 'light' was Petey's workload as a therapy horse and why was he allowed to become bored and fall back into bad habits? One day for a couple hours, doesn't seem like a lot, when you face the rigors a therapy horse faces, but I am a novice in training, who could stand being corrected when I'm out of my depth.<br /><br />I am sure there is a lot more going on in the psyche of horses. Small things herd and/or environment related that the average rider, or owner do not notice until action needs to be taken. Is there any advice you could offer about some of these small things to be aware or watchful on?<br /><br />Keep us posted as things progress here, please. You are a valued and cherished resource to the horse community.Odeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822208327969674189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415767941880306113.post-64917737763499684632012-10-09T11:53:34.980-04:002012-10-09T11:53:34.980-04:00Great info! ! !Great info! ! !Darlenehttp://www.pecanoakranch.comnoreply@blogger.com