horse is suddenly acting weird, need help....

[Nasicus]

I do hope for poor OPs sake that this isn't another case of non-horsey parents just buying whatever horse was cheap and available at the time. You see it happen so much, and it almost always ends in tears and/or injury.

 

[Fjord]

Hi OP, I do hope your boy settles soon. It's natural to be anxious with your first horse, I once rang the vet in tears convinced my mare was dying because she was shaking. The vet talked me down, it turns out she was just cold... I was a lot older than you as well, so I had no excuse.

 

[spacefaer]

Hi OP, I do hope your boy settles soon. It's natural to be anxious with your first horse, I once rang the vet in tears convinced my mare was dying because she was shaking. The vet talked me down, it turns out she was just cold... I was a lot older than you as well, so I had no excuse.

My father rang the vet in a panic because his mare was lying on the ground, groaning ..... He was convinced she was dying. Turns out she was snoring in the sunshine

 

[Above the snowline]

I know this horse. My friend owned him for a while he has been through a fair number of homes

Axe, I don’t know you and I don’t know Ouch but as a mother PLEASE show this post to your mother and get her to contact Ouch.

 

[Goldenstar]

It did make me worried that previous owner had only had him 5 weeks, which is why I suggested to OP getting YO to pop on him first, then staying with OP while she rides after

The Yoer would have to be nuts to get on it .

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

I used to completely panic every time I got a new horse, imo it’s quite normal. Step away from google! It just makes things worse.
Don’t worry about the stallion, every yard I’ve ever worked in with one or more they have been quite unbothered by being next to geldings. As long as he can’t touch, which you have said already, I’m sure it’s absolutely fine.
Good luck with him. Enjoy.

I think OP is more worried about her gelding's reaction to the stallion.

 

[ycbm]

I posted this on the other thread: The whole situation and the horse’s symptoms/behaviour described by the OP need someone knowledgeable to intervene (even if it doesn’t require veterinary treatment) or the OP is at risk of getting hurt. She has no saddle so has been riding bareback and has already fallen off once.

She has also mentioned bolting. I am really concerned for her safety.

She has indeed. Axe please don't get on this horse until its assessed by a pro. We are all worried for you.

..after breakfast and a small groom (or stoke,) depending on his mood. unless he is worked, then he will groomed, worked, then turned out. that was a routine, until he started bolting off,

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

Axe, I don’t know you and I don’t know Ouch but as a mother PLEASE show this post to your mother and get her to contact Ouch.

I don't want to be an alarmist but if Axe is reading this thread I think any information Ouch might have on the horse could be very useful to both Axe and her parents. Axe please do not be alarmed but it is possible that more information on JJ's history could point you in the right direction of how best to deal with some of the small issues that are now showing.
Possibly the gut feeling you have been experiencing this past few days might be that your obvious care for your new horse's wellbeing is already giving you a deeper insight into making decisions to create a better and more trusting bond with him, and it might very well be possible that you are the very owner that JJ needs to help him settle and find a more permanent home with someone like yourself. But please to take care while around him and riding him and always be sure to do things correctly, i.e. hard hat on, gloves when leading, correct tack and equipment, all the usual safety stuff that I am sure you will have been taught already.

 

[Maxidoodle]

Also, Axe is he actually bolting (a bolt is a blind panic where he would run through pretty much anything and be unstoppable. I think earlier in one of the threads, you had stated you fell off him bareback and he stood and waited for you? Sounds more like a spook/exuberant tank off. As there are more things coming to light (the multiple homes for example), don’t let it cloud your judgement towards him but You must be mindful of the fact that he’s new to you, he’s unknown territory basically. Dont just assume you can pop on him and he’ll be the same horse you tried at the viewings. Is there a professional that can help you, they can assess him under saddle before you ride.

 

[Red-1]

I am beginning to see why HHO is supposed to be for adults. I do hope that your parents are monitoring this thread, and any social media that you are a member of.

 

[Goldenstar]

It’s an extremely sad thread and I hope someone horsey and kind will scoop up this youngster her parents and this horse .

 

[Tiddlypom]

I am beginning to see why HHO is supposed to be for adults. I do hope that your parents are monitoring this thread, and any social media that you are a member of.

This is in the terms and conditions re under 18s. I read it as that a parent or guardian of a juvenile should be aware of each and every post that the juvenile makes on the forum. It's not an adult only forum, but historically HHO is mostly frequented by adults.

I agree that I hope that the OPs parents are aware of this thread and its contents.

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