The Voice of Reason

Efstur, our Icelandic horse colt foal, will have to be micro-chipped before the end of the year.  It is imperative we achieve this.

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With it in mind, we are introducing Efstur to the thought of wearing a head collar.

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He likes the head collar.

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But he couldn’t eat a whole one!

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Flossie is using the “look-at-your-friend-wear-it” method of training.

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We let Efstur play with it.

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And Flossie rewards him for taking an interest and not running away in a panic.

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Then there is the rope, which we use to simulate something around his head.

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He needs to get used to the feeling of this…..

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…. and around his nose.

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Efstur needs to learn that no one has ever died from wearing a head collar.

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He likes the rope.

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Next is the feeling of putting something round his neck.

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Flossie and Efstur have been working very hard together for the past week and their efforts are beginning to show.

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We all agree that, having brought Hjalti home, there has been a change in both of them.

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Hjalti enjoys his “big brother” role in this herd and has risen to the challenge beautifully.

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Efstur, on the other hoof, is a devoted disciple of Hjalti and worships the ground he tölts on. His behaviour has improved immensely since Hjalti’s arrival.

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If Hjalti says everything is fine then Efstur believes him.

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Hjalti is Efstur’s voice of reason, along with teaching him his manners and looking after him, in return.

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It is a lovely relationship to watch.

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3 thoughts on “The Voice of Reason

  1. Kris

    I make a habit of visiting here just before bedtime, wishing that my dreams will reflect the happy relationships and magnificent scenery you display. One can only hope.

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