Marty McGee Bennett
08-03-2005, 02:45 PM
Hi Marty,
I thought I 'd write you and let you know how things are going at our farm since attending your 3 day clinic at Hickory Bluff Farms about a week ago.
There is only one word I can think of that expresses our feelings and that is FANTASTIC!
I have been practicing the techniques that you taught us and it is really paying off. First, baby Ivan is*starting to*walk on lead. He is only taking about 5 or 6 steps at a time, but wow, what a difference. He is not fighting or playing mule.
Another great success is Mienta, formally known as "Physco B****". I am catching her with the catch rope and wand. Then when adjusted, I massage the back of her head, ears, and muzzle. She has been letting me haulter her with no problem. But today was....well...just amazing.
I had a vet appointment this morning, an ultrasound for Mienta to see if she was still pregnant. I usually can not catch the alpacas, let alone take them to the vet by myself, but today I was on my own. I took the two alpacas that had to go to the vet and put them in the catch pen by using the herding tape. Then I got the catch rope out, caught one at a time, haulter them, and loaded them into the trailer with no even a wimper. Once at the vet, I went in connected the lead to Mienta's haulter and lead her out into the ultrasound area. There I placed my hands on Mienta in the bracelet hold and we stood there, balanced, and the vet just looked at us like we were crazy. She told me there was no way that alpaca was going to stand still for the ultrasound. I explained to her that I had just taken an alpaca handling seminar with you, that I felt confident that Mienta was balanced and would stand still for her. The vet was very hesitant, but proceed, and was shocked that Mienta ! just stoo
I have suggested to our vet that they make arrangements to attend your clinic here in December at Fairhope Alpacas.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Sincerely,
Jodie
I get so tired sometimes of traveling and when I read an email like yours I feel so energized and renewed. Thanks! Can I use your email on my website? It is so wonderful. l especially like the part about your vet looking skeptical. It is just priceless. I also want to tell you how much I admire your focus and attention. You got more from the clinic than many people do because you listened so attentively and really opened your mind to a new way of doing things. As a teacher I so appreciate someone who is a GOOD student and you stand out as one of the best I have had. I really thank you for that. I hope to work with you again, it was lots of fun.
I thought I 'd write you and let you know how things are going at our farm since attending your 3 day clinic at Hickory Bluff Farms about a week ago.
There is only one word I can think of that expresses our feelings and that is FANTASTIC!
I have been practicing the techniques that you taught us and it is really paying off. First, baby Ivan is*starting to*walk on lead. He is only taking about 5 or 6 steps at a time, but wow, what a difference. He is not fighting or playing mule.
Another great success is Mienta, formally known as "Physco B****". I am catching her with the catch rope and wand. Then when adjusted, I massage the back of her head, ears, and muzzle. She has been letting me haulter her with no problem. But today was....well...just amazing.
I had a vet appointment this morning, an ultrasound for Mienta to see if she was still pregnant. I usually can not catch the alpacas, let alone take them to the vet by myself, but today I was on my own. I took the two alpacas that had to go to the vet and put them in the catch pen by using the herding tape. Then I got the catch rope out, caught one at a time, haulter them, and loaded them into the trailer with no even a wimper. Once at the vet, I went in connected the lead to Mienta's haulter and lead her out into the ultrasound area. There I placed my hands on Mienta in the bracelet hold and we stood there, balanced, and the vet just looked at us like we were crazy. She told me there was no way that alpaca was going to stand still for the ultrasound. I explained to her that I had just taken an alpaca handling seminar with you, that I felt confident that Mienta was balanced and would stand still for her. The vet was very hesitant, but proceed, and was shocked that Mienta ! just stoo
I have suggested to our vet that they make arrangements to attend your clinic here in December at Fairhope Alpacas.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Sincerely,
Jodie
I get so tired sometimes of traveling and when I read an email like yours I feel so energized and renewed. Thanks! Can I use your email on my website? It is so wonderful. l especially like the part about your vet looking skeptical. It is just priceless. I also want to tell you how much I admire your focus and attention. You got more from the clinic than many people do because you listened so attentively and really opened your mind to a new way of doing things. As a teacher I so appreciate someone who is a GOOD student and you stand out as one of the best I have had. I really thank you for that. I hope to work with you again, it was lots of fun.