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    Advice, pony scared of doorways :(

    I did go through a period of doing this and it did sometimes work. I've not done it in a while so make I'll give it another go, thanks. :) Yes it makes sense :D Do you try to stop him or slow him down to get him straight or do you find that any pressure on the headcollar makes him worse...
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    Advice, pony scared of doorways :(

    Already got a rubber mat ;) has helped a lot. I do usually try to leave him to it and sometimes he goes in like a 'normal' horse and I think I've cracked it but then after a few days it's back to normal :( It is really strange that he will come out perfectly, there's not even a hint of worry...
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    Advice, pony scared of doorways :(

    Hi Thanks for the reply, it does sound like a good idea but I'm just worried he might try and launch himself over it on his way in if it took him by surprise? THough if I just put some carrots down, I don't suppose it would really matter if he stood on them :) About the headcollar though we...
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    Advice, pony scared of doorways :(

    Hi! I'm new here and looking for a bit of advice :) Basically my pony is scared of going through doorways... He is fine coming out of his stable, field and school but does not like going into them. He has banged his sides going into school and field :( and now rushes and spins to get through...
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