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My home-bred Felix is totally laid back and will never change, I am certain. His only issue will be that he's not massively motivated to...

Manage and enjoy the horse in front of you. Not others' expectations and stereotypes.

Sounds like your setting him up to be a well balanced individual who has experienced lots of new things while they are all fun and...

Hmm, sounds like some have a touch of the green eyed monster. Nasty!

I think the herd the he is in there is probably no dominant pony or mare. Mares are masters of control and this sort of behaviour which...

He sounds strangely unsocialised - almost like he didn't grow up with other horses. My initial response would also be to put him in with...

Thank you. I think it is worse around food for sure. He was in a mixed herd with a strong mare in his last home (and the shetlands...

My littlest is like this - personality wise. It's little man syndrome in mine, and the fact that he is to clever for his own good and...

I had a cob gelding who was like this. We used to keep anyone new separate for a while. Feed him before the newbie at feed times, and...

Yep I agree with this based on the fact she's had colic before and after weaning I'd be inclined to lean towards worms. I took on a 9...

It’s amazing how well horses that are used to staying away adapt. My horse only has subtle clues each time he loads as to if he’s going...

I am a firm believer this is why so many people run into issues with horses from dealers. Of course a few are genuinely miss-sold, but...

Many years ago, sister and I bought a mare and put her in livery at a small RS. She was very unsettled for many reasons, including that...

Id agree with this, you've tried your best but horse ownership is meant to be enjoyable at the end of the day and this sounds like a...

I’m sorry. It sounds horrendous. And after nearly 5 years of this behaviour, which is clearly getting worse, then I’d be pulling the...