horse being v naughty-supposed to be resting

[clairefeekerry1]

my normally lovely gelding has the whole winter off to recover from a pelvic injury- hopefully.
he's finished a stint of box rest and has been out in a smallish paddock on his own with loads of grass for about 4 weeks now. he's surrounded by all his mates as well. he is now absoultely full of it. not sure if he's just feeling better or he' bored. he can be a nightmare to lead too and from the field, including rearing, cantering sideways, fly bucking and squealing like a pig. he was spotted today cantering round and round his paddock for about 15 mins non stop today! what should i do?? should i just ignore his silly behaviour or should i try do some basic ground work with him. not sure whether i should repremand him when he farts about but fear this will just get him more worked up, was thinking of just ignoring him compleaty and dragging him in!!!

 

[Holly Hocks]

What about a bit of sedative before you put him out. Would that be an option?

 

[clairefeekerry1]

he was sedated for the first few days but given he's been out for over 4 weeks now you'd think he'd calm down. oddly enough its coming in when he tends to play up. he's fine going out in the morning its coming in at night that seems to excite him. its not just that tho he's generally looking like he has a firework up his backside constantly. he's spooking at every single little thing in the yard, snorts, paws the ground... gen just being an arse!!