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setariaitalica001
Hi,
i'm pretty bad at English too, so hopefully we can understand each other.
I start visiting first horse lady in 16 as an absolute beginner, during the day as a helper with the horses and at night as a lover.
If there is a will, it has to be started somehow.
the basics: be gentle, observe, learn the horse body signals.
Try to be calm (at 16 I wasn't definitely calm either, but I was lucky enough to meet a communicative and gentle mare).
Some hints:
1) approach the mare calmly and if possible from the front to the head. If this is not possible (e.g. she is in a small stall) talk to her, her name, or just say hello
2) observe if the mare is showing signs of attack warning or fear=ears back, head tossing, head down, eye rolling (whites of the eyes visible), retreating, dodging, etc. (if you approach from behind, ear/s back means he knows about you, not necessarily a sign of aggression/attack)
3) get close enough that you can touch her and she can touch you
4) let yourself be sniffed, licked, stroke the mare's chin, forehead, try the neck
5) If you scratch her and she starts gently biting you, it's a good sign. She likes it. This is how horses scratch each other in a herd.
6) you can scratch or caress her withers, then her back and then her butt. (belly, breasts and udder are more sensitive areas and not every mare likes it, especially not from someone she doesn't know and trust him)
It takes time and patience and sympathy on both sides.
Enjoy the feeling of warmth and pleasant smell.
Conclusion:
It is like with any animal.
Be calm, natural and tender as possible.
Learn to recognize the communication of this mare, her speech/signals.
Not every horse like every human, don't try to force it if she won't let you touch her.