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Post by troop on Jul 29, 2014 12:08:15 GMT 1
Yesterday i boxed my herd up to bring them home,well no i boxed Troopa and Dets up but Baffle refused "again" Over two hours later he finally wondered in and travelled fine but i was frazzled he was frazzled and so was my other half as we finally rolled up back home t 10pm. I am afraid to say i lost my temper and feel awful about it as of course it didnt help me shouting like a loon. I feel like a complete failure and of course this morning i had to upset him again as they seem to have picked up a few lice from the cattle and were covered in bot eggs. Baffle is frightened of everything and it took me another 3 hours this morning to get louse powder on him (with a body brush) and just to pull/brush off the eggs i dont know whats wrong with me as i got grumpy again so sent him out from the herd and dealt with the other two who of course behave impeccably without headcollar and just let me do everything with not a peep. hen i let Baffle back in he stood much better so perhaps the break heped but my OH now refuses to box Baffle anywhere again or suggested i get rid of him. Im so tired and miserable today  and im sure poor Baffle must have hurt his poll again after being such a dufus yesterday so now im getting the osteo out again to mke sure he is ok. On a plus side Baffles tendons held up to running about on his legs and there is no pufiness or heat so atleast thats healed well. Sigh!!!! |
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Post by portiabuzz on Jul 29, 2014 12:13:35 GMT 1
take a deep breath, sit down and have a cup of tea  xx |
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Post by lizpurlo on Jul 29, 2014 12:46:18 GMT 1
Oh Troop, I'm sorry you're feeling so grim. It happens sadly, we are only human, and now and again it all gets a bit much - but I've been there too and I've just felt such a brute afterwards.
You need some quality time with Baffle now, just you and him - maybe teach him something fun, which doesn't really matter, like shaking his 'hand' for a treat, or standing on a block like a circus horse. Communication, but with no pressure to succeed. Worked for me to re-establish my relationship with a youngster many years ago, when we'd had a seriously bad time involving long-reins which left him very rattled and me feeling utterly wretched. This is just a blip, and you'll be fine. xx
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Post by kafee on Jul 29, 2014 13:09:50 GMT 1
As Liz has just said, you're only human! You're not the only IH person to loose their temper when things don't go right, even though you know you shouldn't while you're doing it! We just don't like to admit it!
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Post by portiabuzz on Jul 29, 2014 13:52:02 GMT 1
indeed, i have to work very hard to contain my emotions, horses can bring the calmness in me
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Post by mollichop on Jul 29, 2014 14:22:07 GMT 1
take a deep breath, sit down and have a cup of tea xx I fully concur with PB on this Troop, take a breath, don't beat yourself up because horses don't co-operate. be kinder to yourself particularly in times of stress and angst. big |
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Post by portiabuzz on Jul 29, 2014 14:24:25 GMT 1
and youve got a very painful hand.. chill xx
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Post by troop on Jul 29, 2014 14:49:22 GMT 1
Thanks for being so lovly peeps xx He did come give me a snuggle as i left the yard so he cant be too upset with me :/
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Post by portiabuzz on Jul 29, 2014 15:31:49 GMT 1
there you go, all fine xx |
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Post by Serenbean & Justine on Jul 29, 2014 17:40:02 GMT 1
Its another day tomorrow x
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Post by crazycolt on Jul 29, 2014 18:29:42 GMT 1
He'll have moved on, and so must you. Don't be too hard on yourself, we all make mistakes, if we didn't, we wouldn't learn anything! You're human, and Baffle will allow for that! Give yourself a break, and then practice when you've got hours and hours, and you're not stressed! Agree with the others' comments too, some very helpful guys on here! I used to walk away from William, when I found myself getting wound up, but in the situation you were in, obviously you can't. It'll all work out in the end. Big hugs xx  |
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Post by lizpurlo on Jul 29, 2014 19:41:55 GMT 1
When all's said and done, Troop, you of all people are allowed a blip now and again, seeing as how you have made such a huge and wonderful difference to so many unwanted and unloved animals' lives. I am totally in awe of all you've managed to achieve given your circumstances - you really are a star. |
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Post by portiabuzz on Jul 29, 2014 21:27:38 GMT 1
Hear hear  for troop hope your feeling better now xx xx Sent from my GT-I8160 |
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Post by kanga on Jul 29, 2014 21:59:34 GMT 1
Just one of those days.... let it go if you can. You're doing a great job.
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Post by portiabuzz on Jul 30, 2014 9:28:39 GMT 1
how you feeling today troop ? |
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and im sure poor Baffle must have hurt his poll again after being such a dufus yesterday so now im getting the osteo out again to mke sure he is ok. On a plus side Baffles tendons held up to running about on his legs and there is no pufiness or heat so atleast thats healed well. Sigh!!!!
