Grumpy when tired?

Natalie_H

Natalie_H

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Does anyone else have a horse who gets really grumpy when tired? My gelding was a bit stroppy this morning (probably due to rain etc) before I had my lesson, but he worked really hard & I was so pleased with him. He was quite perky at the end of the lesson & had actually started to enjoy himself. Got home & turned him out. He was still fine.

I went up to feed him this evening, he ate all his feed, then went & stood under the conifers yawning & yawning. I went up to him & he laid his ears back at me
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- most unpleasant! I left him & he continued to doze. Went back 5 minutes later - same thing. I eventually turned my back to him & he came round to me in a much better mood.

I have noticed that if he starts to doze when being groomed he becomes irritable too. Is it just him? or are they like kids who get grumpy when tired???
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thought this thread was about me when i saw title.

No seriously though, my gelding gets fed up at certain times of the day and is very grumpy when he is tired, don't worry about it.
 
Aaah! Thanks! Yes - I must admit that I too am grumpy when tired - just wasn't sure whether I should apply the same to him! It is certain times of day for him too! Thanks for putting my mind at rest!
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