Horse jumping out of field

[hebs]

My horse is jumping out of his field, he's on his own due to the fact that its a very small yard, he does get separation anxiety but Im really worried he could do some damage to himself.

I have a stable mirror in stable is it worth getting one in the field? He only seems to jump when the mare is in opposite field.

 

[Fairynuff]

Cant you turn him out with another horse? The herd instict is strong and all he's doing is responding to it.

 

[mad_egg]

Off topic - Mairi I love your signature!

Agree that even if yard is small, horse should be turned out with, or near others if at all possible.

 

[Fairynuff]

Why thankyou Egg!

 

[filly190]

I think when a horse decided he can and will jump out it becomes a bit of a habbit. The only thing you could do is corrective/preventative fencing. Again its difficult because then he could jump bomb around and hype himself up even more and try and jump something that could really damage him.

I would be more inclined to try and change his current arrangements if at all possible.