Gorgeous Dancer

[tatsxxx11]

Hi Dancer! Happy Pet of the Day!

What a gorgeous horse you are, Dancer, and oh my, what an inspirational, most amazing story you and your parents have to tell! "6 degrees of separation, indeed, not to mention "diamond in the rough," "a lid for every pot," "all good things come to those who wait..." You truly were a diamond in the rough, just waiting for your time to sparkle and shine, to dazzle as brightly as your golden coat! And under the tutelage and loving care of your mom and dad that's exactly what you've done! Just look at you "showing off!" You're magnificent! As Donna has said, you simply needed that perfect forever family match;, a job, a purpose in life, a challenge, and by any standard you've more than met that challenge (and the perfect family)! And I have no doubt your former dad, Bob, is looking down on you from above today, so very proud to learn how far his beautiful boy has come!

Great thanks to your family for sharing your amazing story with us! You're a gem, Dancer, and your family so very lucky to have a beautiful, magnificent 4 legged friend and companion in you! Enjoy your well earned day in the spotlight, Dancer, and every minute of your happy new life! Lots of love to you, beautiful Dancer! Wishing for you and your family many, many more wonderful years together!

[mon]

Dancer is amazing, such a beautiful horse! Huge fan of Dancer now. So happy to see all the photos and video, livin' here to in Surrey B.C. too. Beautiful day, yesterday and today eh?

[kaycountrygal]

Wow! Dancer, What a beautiful horse you are--just stunning. I am so glad you now have people in your life who know how to interact with a horse. Hopefully in months to come you will settle in nicely and be glad to be there. Good luck everyone with Dancer. I hope you have many more years being a happy and healthy horse. Congrats on being POTD!

[Jlaidlaw]

Thanks everyone for all the comments, he is definitely my lovely boy! He has the best puppy dog personality, and will do anything for a treat!

[cassiesmom]

Hello, Dancer! I enjoyed watching your video clips! I'm not exactly sure what a "join up" is, but it was fun to watch you moving beautifully! I agree completely with what everyone has said - you were adopted by someone who knows how to help you be your best, and now it is time to have all sorts of fun, learn new skills, and have a terrific life! Happy, happy Pet of the Day to you!

[Jlaidlaw]

I'm not exactly sure what a "join up" is, but it was fun to watch you moving beautifully!

Hi Cassiesmom : )

Join up is achieved when you apply pressure to the horse, in the video my husband chases Dancer away, and after watching for certain cues that the horse responds to your pressure and recognizes you as a leader or "lead mare." When you remove the pressure, by not chasing the horse and walking away, you create a tether effect, and the horse will follow you like it has an invisible lead line on. That moment is called Join Up!

This is really important when training a horse, because a joined up horse sees you as a leader that offers direction and security. So when you go to put a saddle on them etc, they trust that you aren't trying to hurt them.

It's a very gentle method, and in this manner, my hubby and I manage to saddle break horses in an afternoon usually.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Dancer what a stunning fellow you are!!!

I am so glad you found a family who speak 'horse' to live with!!! You certianly look like a happy guy in your wonderful pictures. Seeing them certainly brightened my cold day!!! Please thank your loving family for sharing you with us.

Congratulations, sweet Dancer, on being our very special Pet of the Day!!!