RE: [pyrnet] Training?/Horses, dogs

["Sue Magasich" <smagasich@snyderhoffman.com>]

Hi Pam!  I, too am relatively new to the Pyr World.  We got
our rescue Argus (means watchful keeper) about a year ago.
What a joy!  He also chases the horses (mostly when he's on
the other side of the fence).  My horses mostly ignore Gus.
When my geriatric horse, Mr Jones first met Gus, I think his
alpha status was a little threatened, because he chased him.
What a site.  Gus finally learned what a horse means when he
pins his ears back.  I have three horses at home (actually
2.5).  I've got a geriatric grade horse, who is the kindest,
gentlest thing on four legs.  I also have a reg QH, whose a
little green under saddle, but has impeccable ground
manners.  My third is a stinky fat pony who my niece
nicknamed (you guessed it), Stinky.  My farrier calls him
"Little Shit".  He's a handful, and we love him incredibly.
I mostly ride hunters, but am looking forward to taking
dressage lessons next year.  I don't enjoy jumping like I
used to.  I think it has to do with AGE!  (besides- my boobs
hurt after I jump)! :)  (was that TMI?).  That's my
background.  I consider myself incredibly lucky to have a
dog like Gus.  He truly is wonderful.  We cant wait to bring
another rescue pyr into our lives.  That's all.

Sue Magasich
Betula Farm
Bath PA 18014
USA