Full Name: Blackerton Bright Jack
Stable Name: Little Jack
Breed: Welsh Section A
Colour: Grey
Size: 11hh
Born: 2007
Jack came to live with AJ in March 2009.
Jack’s mum died when he was a foal so he has been hand reared, which also means he knows no boundaries with humans (therefore had no respect for personal space) and didn’t understand the equine set of rules within a herd environment.
When Jack was introduced to the herd he could not understand that Ernie was lead horse (see horse behaviour). Ernie looked at Jack and asked him to move to confirm to Jack that he was in charge of everyone’s feet within the herd but Jack stood still. Even when Ernie walked towards Jack (which in horse talk is “you better move or I’ll make you”) and still he stood still as he didn’t understand the language Ernie was speaking which is common knowledge for all horses – accept those reared by humans as they don’t learn the rules set to all horses from the day they are born by their mothers.
By Standing still Jack in effect was saying “make me” so Ernie did as most stallions would do to a foal in a herd environment, he picked him up my the scruff of the neck and shook him like a rag doll. You can see the teeth marks on Jacks neck by the different hair colouring.
Now when any horse asks him to move, he moves, now clearly understanding the horse language!! Jack loves playing with the children around the agility courses and building their confidence as they go. A pleasure to be around.
Stable Name: Little Jack
Breed: Welsh Section A
Colour: Grey
Size: 11hh
Born: 2007
Jack came to live with AJ in March 2009.
Jack’s mum died when he was a foal so he has been hand reared, which also means he knows no boundaries with humans (therefore had no respect for personal space) and didn’t understand the equine set of rules within a herd environment.
When Jack was introduced to the herd he could not understand that Ernie was lead horse (see horse behaviour). Ernie looked at Jack and asked him to move to confirm to Jack that he was in charge of everyone’s feet within the herd but Jack stood still. Even when Ernie walked towards Jack (which in horse talk is “you better move or I’ll make you”) and still he stood still as he didn’t understand the language Ernie was speaking which is common knowledge for all horses – accept those reared by humans as they don’t learn the rules set to all horses from the day they are born by their mothers.
By Standing still Jack in effect was saying “make me” so Ernie did as most stallions would do to a foal in a herd environment, he picked him up my the scruff of the neck and shook him like a rag doll. You can see the teeth marks on Jacks neck by the different hair colouring.
Now when any horse asks him to move, he moves, now clearly understanding the horse language!! Jack loves playing with the children around the agility courses and building their confidence as they go. A pleasure to be around.
