Goldenstar
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Hope today has gone ok DA.
horse just bolted 5 miles down the road
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Shysmum
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I'm not able to go through all the threads, but I want to say, hope everything is going ok your end DA.
Moomin1
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Hats off to you op, that must have been some rally driving! :-o
Elsbells
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How terrifying !
I hope there's a good outcome to all this.
I hope there's a good outcome to all this.
devonlass
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Were the breeders based in Cornwall by any chance??
I read through your posts with as much surprise and shock at 'what might have been' as no doubt most other posters on here (I say most as there are always the ones who know better of course ;-)),and then I got to page 16 and the post where you mentioned he is an appaloosa,and have to be honest his behaviour seemed a lot less surprising.
I say that as someone who owns an appy BTW and I love my lad very much,but they can be IME hard work and quirky souls.Incredibly rewarding when it goes well,but never straight forward or easy.
That's not said to sway your opinion or be negative,just might shed a bit of light on his nature and inclination for the drama ;-).
They can make amazing life-long equine friends,and are actually highly trainable if you can keep their attention and interest,but they need the work and time put in and cannot be rushed.They are prone to anxiety and over reacting,and this can make bringing them on very slow progress.
This is all just my opinion and experience,and also what I have gleaned from talking to other appy owners,and of course not necessarily true for all appy's,and possibly not even relevant to your situation,but it would seem they do have certain traits that make them a little 'unique' shall we say
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I will shut up now as I could go on about them all day,but wanted to wish you the best of luck if you persevere with him,I am sure for what it's worth he would be worth it,but equally no one will blame you if you don't.Mine has been 4 years of hard work and frustration (so far!!) and some days I think we still have some way to go,but others I think 'wow' he's come such a long way.
Keep yourself safe,and do whatever is best for yourself,your other horses and circumstances.Holding good thoughts for you whatever you decide
I read through your posts with as much surprise and shock at 'what might have been' as no doubt most other posters on here (I say most as there are always the ones who know better of course ;-)),and then I got to page 16 and the post where you mentioned he is an appaloosa,and have to be honest his behaviour seemed a lot less surprising.
I say that as someone who owns an appy BTW and I love my lad very much,but they can be IME hard work and quirky souls.Incredibly rewarding when it goes well,but never straight forward or easy.
That's not said to sway your opinion or be negative,just might shed a bit of light on his nature and inclination for the drama ;-).
They can make amazing life-long equine friends,and are actually highly trainable if you can keep their attention and interest,but they need the work and time put in and cannot be rushed.They are prone to anxiety and over reacting,and this can make bringing them on very slow progress.
This is all just my opinion and experience,and also what I have gleaned from talking to other appy owners,and of course not necessarily true for all appy's,and possibly not even relevant to your situation,but it would seem they do have certain traits that make them a little 'unique' shall we say
.I will shut up now as I could go on about them all day,but wanted to wish you the best of luck if you persevere with him,I am sure for what it's worth he would be worth it,but equally no one will blame you if you don't.Mine has been 4 years of hard work and frustration (so far!!) and some days I think we still have some way to go,but others I think 'wow' he's come such a long way.
Keep yourself safe,and do whatever is best for yourself,your other horses and circumstances.Holding good thoughts for you whatever you decide
Saneta
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Hope today is happier for you both, and that you manage to get away OK this weekend.
MagicMelon
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I had a horse who was stabled permanently when I got him, he didn't understand being turned out very well and would simply gallop about until he was brought it (he also jumped the odd fence). So I kept him stabled and set up a pen with 6ft high steel mesh fencing (the type builders use round construction sites) about the size of a stable then put him in that for increasing amounts of time every day (I'd move it about every few days so he got fresh grass). Took about 6 months but he now lives out 24/7 very calmly. Could you try that?
DanceswithCows
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Agree. Sounds just like mine tbh, I would just give him a lot more time to settle in.
Tiffany
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^^^this^^^
Everything is new to him, he doesn't know you are his routine yet and you were in your lunch hour so may have been rushing which would also unsettle him.
Hope you are soon feeling better after your shock and injury.
JoannaC
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Hope you're fully recovered from your shock, how is it going now?
AmyMay
Situation normal
How did the weekend go?
Jenna1406
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^^^^
this
this
Antw23uk
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Weekend went well, DA was away so a select few of us were on the yard to ensure everything run smoothly. He has settled nicely although Sunday he got a bit anxious about the mare (who he doesnt really know) leaving the yard for a hack but he had his two stable companions either side of him and on and off turn out in the pen next to the stables which he was happy about and he behaved well being led to and from the pen.
I did notice him leaning on the stable walls though so he definatley knows how to use his weight to his advantage!
I'm sure DA will give you a proper update but the weekend went well. He is very aloof though, he doesnt seem to crave attention or really know what it is ... and we now have two on the yard who dont like polo's
I did notice him leaning on the stable walls though so he definatley knows how to use his weight to his advantage!
I'm sure DA will give you a proper update but the weekend went well. He is very aloof though, he doesnt seem to crave attention or really know what it is ... and we now have two on the yard who dont like polo's
Annagain
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Glad things are starting to settle down. Hope they continue to improve.