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What about yawning?

Thank you! I love all interactions with her so I don't mind at all!☺️

So I shouldn't baby talk to her....which I have been guilty of doing...🥺

I have another question: as soon as I'm close to her, she likes to lick my jacket all over. Is this an affectionate thing?

Thank you all so much for all the wonderful advice and encouragement. Last night, I took her food in and my crop. I tapped her once...she stepped back and waited. I couldn't believe it! This morning, she bite her halter when I put it on so I tapped her and she stopped and stood still. She had...

Thank you for your advice. I think that is exactly the reason I have hesitated....she is a baby and I don't want her to fear me. It's a fine line instilling respect without fear. I will definitely check out clicker training!

I do groom her all over and have since she first came to me and she's pretty good with that. I think what started the feeding issue is I started using a feeder that hooks onto the side of the wall so her backside is to me. I'm discontinuing this and using a bin and having her face me. I will use...

I really appreciate your advice. She was a surprise gift from my husband and I wasn't prepared for how different she is from our goats and how smart she is. I will start training tonight...I have a small crop. I'm in this for the long haul! ☺️

You have no idea how much I appreciate your advice. I was afraid I would get judgement when I posted in here. I'll start today! Thank you!

Sorry I did notice the cows kept her in check.

No, she is by herself. We have goats and sheep and until recently, angus cows. I did not notice the two cows kept her in check but she is definitely the boss of the sheep and goats. Do all minis have dominant personalities?

She backs up and acts very aggressive when she is eating grain. Should I allow this?

I am a brand new mini owner since July. Shiloh is 10 mo. old. I have never owned a horse before and I'm afraid I am creating bad habits. She backs her butt up to me when she gets grain and sometimes in the field. She also started a new habit of trying to jump on me. I have a crop but I need to...