Ever Noticed How Polite Animals Are?

[HeIsRisen2018]

A,mule isn't a donkey ,a mule is a cross between the donkey and a horse .he has the strength of the horse and height and is a male ,he is more sure footed then a horse like a donkey .

I,know ,we used them in places where horses were less likely to be used.even in bad snowy days these would loose ground and tumble to,their death.lost one that way .

Oh, I didn't realize they weren't the same thing but you've got to admit, that's still pretty funny LOL!!!

 

[jasonc]

Jackass commander ,lol.

A mule is smarter then a horse ,he studied you,and waits when he can avenge himself ,had two do that to me.I learned when I had to load them ,to bribe them and never place myself in weapons range,

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

WIP is either going to kill us for our sense of humor,.. or our sense of humor is going to wind up killing him LOL!! I made the jackass joke in another thread and JohnDB thought it was hysterical and I didn't even get in trouble for it. LOL!! Anyways, it's cool that WIP has horses as like I said before, I never even knew that.

 

[Edward]

Oh, I don't know about that. Our horses are far from abused. In fact, I'd say they are closer to spoiled rotten, but that's just my opinion. For the most part our horses are very humble, at least with those they are very familiar with.

We have four horses here, three mares and one gelding. They are basically my wife's pets and I don't do a whole lot with them other than provide hay and spread manure. Last week while my wife was away, I was taking care of them and one day I was walking a bucket of grain out for our horses when all of a sudden I nearly got kicked for no reason at all. She missed my kneecap by just inches and knocked the bucket out of my hands.

You can't just be around our horses without keeping at least one eye on them constantly because they will push boundaries.

Well yeah, I'm not saying it doesn't happen and one does learn to stay out from behind them because it's their blind spot and if you startle them they will kick you. When I had to walk up behind them I'd talk to them so they knew I was coming.

But pushing boundaries? Like in, I'm higher in the pack than you? I never seen a horse do that with a human. Other horses but not people.

 

[WIP]

Well yeah, I'm not saying it doesn't happen and one does learn to stay out from behind them because it's their blind spot and if you startle them they will kick you. When I had to walk up behind them I'd talk to them so they knew I was coming.

But pushing boundaries? Like in, I'm higher in the pack than you? I never seen a horse do that with a human. Other horses but not people.

I wasn't walking behind them when this happened. They actually came to me from behind and as they walked past the one kicked up. They will test your resolve to see what they can get away with. One of the most important things to do when it comes to handling horses is to appear confident. If they suspect any nervousness or that you are unsure of yourself, they will test you.

Here's an example of how they will test you. Many times when I am working around them they will get curious and start to sniff me with their noses. If I ignore them they'll get more and more confident themselves, getting closer with their noses. Soon they will begin to use their lips to grab my shirt sleeve or something like that. If I continue to ignore them and let them go, eventually they'll use their teeth to grab my shirt sleeve and left unchecked they'll evetually grab a little skin under the shirt sleeve. They will push the boundaries.

 

[jasonc]

I wasn't walking behind them when this happened. They actually came to me from behind and as they walked past the one kicked up. They will test your resolve to see what they can get away with. One of the most important things to do when it comes to handling horses is to appear confident. If they suspect any nervousness or that you are unsure of yourself, they will test you.

Here's an example of how they will test you. Many times when I am working around them they will get curious and start to sniff me with their noses. If I ignore them they'll get more and more confident themselves, getting closer with their noses. Soon they will begin to use their lips to grab my shirt sleeve or something like that. If I continue to ignore them and let them go, eventually they'll use their teeth to grab my shirt sleeve and left unchecked they'll evetually grab a little skin under the shirt sleeve. They will push the boundaries.

My wife has had one bite her and she punched it .he never did that again

 

[jasonc]

Well yeah, I'm not saying it doesn't happen and one does learn to stay out from behind them because it's their blind spot and if you startle them they will kick you. When I had to walk up behind them I'd talk to them so they knew I was coming.

But pushing boundaries? Like in, I'm higher in the pack than you? I never seen a horse do that with a human. Other horses but not people.

I,have

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

I wasn't walking behind them when this happened. They actually came to me from behind and as they walked past the one kicked up. They will test your resolve to see what they can get away with. One of the most important things to do when it comes to handling horses is to appear confident. If they suspect any nervousness or that you are unsure of yourself, they will test you.

Here's an example of how they will test you. Many times when I am working around them they will get curious and start to sniff me with their noses. If I ignore them they'll get more and more confident themselves, getting closer with their noses. Soon they will begin to use their lips to grab my shirt sleeve or something like that. If I continue to ignore them and let them go, eventually they'll use their teeth to grab my shirt sleeve and left unchecked they'll evetually grab a little skin under the shirt sleeve. They will push the boundaries.

I've never seen a horse actually sniff before even though obviously I know that they can smell. It just sounds more like a dog thing.

My wife has had one bite her and she punched it .he never did that again

Normally I can't stand animal cruelty, but since this was in self-defense it makes a difference and I'm glad.

 

[jasonc]

I've never seen a horse actually sniff before even though obviously I know that they can smell. It just sounds more like a dog thing.






Normally I can't stand animal cruelty, but since this was in self-defense it makes a difference and I'm glad.

You have to dominate a horse ,no,horse wants to be rode.my,fil grew up without milk,running water nor plumbing .

I,bet he has stories on riding horses and mules.he mentioned using them for farming .people rode then all over in my youth ,and still do ride them to the beach.

 

[for_his_glory]

You guys have never met my cat!!! She can go from terrorizing what she can around the house, to wanting to be held and then the moments of let me alone I'm not in the mood. She does entertain us, LOL.

Here are 10 inspirational things we can learn from animals:
1. Live in the present moment
2. Love unconditionally
3. Smile a little more, regret a little less
4. Work together
5. Make time to rest
6. Be brave
7. Follow your own path in life
8. Listen more, talk less
9. Get silly
10. Practice forgiveness

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

You guys have never met my cat!!! She can go from terrorizing what she can around the house, to wanting to be held and then the moments of let me alone I'm not in the mood. She does entertain us, LOL.

Here are 10 inspirational things we can learn from animals:
1. Live in the present moment
2. Love unconditionally
3. Smile a little more, regret a little less
4. Work together
5. Make time to rest
6. Be brave
7. Follow your own path in life
8. Listen more, talk less
9. Get silly
10. Practice forgiveness

I'm pretty good at most of those except number one for me still needs a bit more work. Number nine I got down pat though.

 

[Luminous_Rose]

I don't know. I have some bad experiences woth horses and dogs. No bad experiences with chickens lol.

 

[Corn Pop]

Animals are not that polite. I mean seriously most animals are thieves, and they always fight others. Wild animals still steal another animals food without permission after the first animal has murdered another innocent animal who was just getting on with there daily life in peace.

Like lion murders innocent deer then hyena thieves from lion when it's not looking. That's murder and theft in one hit.

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

I don't know. I have some bad experiences woth horses and dogs. No bad experiences with chickens lol.

I've never had any experiences with either of those animals.

Animals are not that polite. I mean seriously most animals are thieves, and they always fight others. Wild animals still steal another animals food without permission after the first animal has murdered another innocent animal who was just getting on with there daily life in peace.

Like lion murders innocent deer then hyena thieves from lion when it's not looking. That's murder and theft in one hit.

You've made a really good point but that's how it works in nature. Like it or not it's a dog eat dog world out there.

 

[WIP]

I don't know. I have some bad experiences woth horses and dogs. No bad experiences with chickens lol.

Chickens are another one you can't let your guard down with, especially the roosters. They can be quite mean at times.

 

[WIP]

Animals are not that polite. I mean seriously most animals are thieves, and they always fight others. Wild animals still steal another animals food without permission after the first animal has murdered another innocent animal who was just getting on with there daily life in peace.

Like lion murders innocent deer then hyena thieves from lion when it's not looking. That's murder and theft in one hit.

Animals provide examples of lack of morality. They don't have morals. Like you said, they'll steal food and kill other animals without a second thought.

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

Chickens are another one you can't let your guard down with, especially the roosters. They can be quite mean at times.

I know, that's why I have trouble figuring out where the phrase "don't be chicken" actually came from when chickens aren't really frightened animals unless it comes to a fox or something. I mean I never actually had any bad experiences with chickens or roosters and I'm not sure whether or not they have any teeh, but their beaks are pretty threatening.

Animals provide examples of lack of morality. They don't have morals. Like you said, they'll steal food and kill other animals without a second thought.

They more have instincts of survival than morals.

 

[Corn Pop]

Sea birds are the biggest thieves. The amount of bait that gets stolen, if I walk to the other side of the dock and back my bait is already stolen by the scavengers. I paid for the bag of bait so it's my property.

 

[Luminous_Rose]

Chickens are another one you can't let your guard down with, especially the roosters. They can be quite mean at times.

I have not dealt with roosters so my post should have read "hens". I know roosters are a bit more aggro, but they are only protecting their ladies :shades

 

[Corn Pop]

I guess roosters get a bit jealous when another dude gets too close to its women. Lol. It's true though, there is a couple things in nature that should not be messed with and taken seriously, and one is another dudes wife. Lol. Everyone knows morally you don't come on to or mess with another dudes wife, or it's direct family in general, a true dominant male will always protect its wife and family in most species even to the death.

Nature works by two rules. Rule one is respect other people, there family, and there property, and rule two is everything defends itself from those who violate rule one. There is Peace and Defence.