Where is your Horse’s Love Spot?
Jake with Ladd
Hello. I’m Jake DeHaven. I am in the second grade. I love to write stories. I hope you like this one.
I like horses because they are very fun to ride. My PawPaw teaches me how to ride. He is a very good teacher. The most important thing he has taught me is how to bond with my horse.
We have a 60’ round pen. The first thing we do is brush the horse. They love it and they lose their winter hair faster this way. With their lead rope attached to their halter, we give the horse some slack. Then I stand by its flank, which is by their ribs and thigh. We swing the rope to get them moving in a circle around me. This is called longeing. The horses have learned to obey my voice commands.
PawPaw has also taught us how to find a horse’s love spot. My horse, Ladd’s love spot is located on his head between his jawbones. The skin is jiggly and loose. I scratch it and his head will lower and/or his lip will curl. He loves it!
Other love spots can be a horse’s ears, its withers, and at the head of its tail. If you have a horse, try to find its love spot.
Tags: Horsemanship, longeing
March 23rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Jake, I am very impressed with your article. You have done a great job, and I learned something. I had no idea horses have love spots.
March 23rd, 2009 at 7:51 pm
I’m glad to know that you have been paying attention, son. Great article!
March 24th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
way to go.. and git ‘r done, jake
gp
March 25th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
You seem to be developing a lot of talents in your young age. Very impressive!
March 25th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Love the article…Can’t wait to read the next blog, and learn a little bit more about you, your horse, and everything else y’all can do.
March 27th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Jake: What a great article!! You are great little cowboy. Can’t wait to read more about your life on the ranch. This sure makes me homesick.
April 1st, 2009 at 10:50 am
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April 5th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Jake, You are an amazing writer. I am very impressed. I can’t wait to read more about you and your horse.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Great job Jake, keep on writing, I really look forward to reading more of your stories.
April 20th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Jake, thank you for sharing your stories and talents. I really enjoyed this post and also your others that I’ve read so far on here. Congratulations!
June 4th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Great post! Just wanted to let you know you have a new subscriber- me!
October 4th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Jake, I was laughing so hard reading about the lady trying to get her horse into the trailer. The reason I laughed so hard is because that is exactly what I would probably do (because I know nothing about horses!!!) I am so proud of your writing and storytelling. Keep up the good work. Love, Aunt Do