advice please - new horse would leave the field or go in it once out

[michellepearson1]

Well had the boy for 6 days. The first five he has been great we have been building our relationship and he even came up to me lots of time yesterday when I was in the field with them.

BUT tonight I went to get him out of the field and he got his lead legs, it took a while to get him out of the field but I eventually got him out. I then stroked him on his front and back - hes still quite nervy then tried to lead him further and he stopped dead! After my being nice then getting a bit cross - he moved forward for a few paces. As I did not have my hard hat on I didnt do anything risky so I tried to put him back in the field and he would not move, so with the help of a bolshy mare in the next paddock he went back into the field.

So what do I do. I was on my own tonight.

Help!!!

 

[vieshot]

Id take a whip. . . . . . . .need to solve the problem fast and now before it becomes worse and dangerous.

 

[ajn1610]

Just sounds as if he was nappy about leaving his new friends. Just go out prepared next time with your hat, gloves, stick and a long line. If he gets rooted try moving him laterally sometimes helps to get through the brain freeze without provoking a fight.

 

[scotsmare]

Need to nip this in the bud before he gets the idea that it's ok to do it! As per the suggestions above but would also suggest a carrot in your hand as food sometimes makes the whole idea more bearable!