How do you convince a horse

[Chellebean]

the stable isn't that nice really???

Ollie keeps injuring himself each time he thinks he is coming off box rest! I need him to stop and want to go out and enjoy his life in the field, like the others

He is currently moved into another stable in the morning to have company and I am thinkg this is going to stop and as he is moulting and quite warm in the stable, I will also take his rug off during the day!

What else can I do? I am at a loss as to what to do!!

Rosé and choccy for anyone who can help me xx

 

[attheponies]

Oh dear sounds to me like he's just being sensible & staying where it's warm & comfortable through this nasty cold, wet weather! Will probably stage a remarkable recovery once the spring grass & sunshine appear!

 

[Chellebean]

I'm thinking he probably will to but it's costing me an arm and leg in vet fees at the moment! little whatsit!

 

[Chestnutmare]

Oh dear little monkey he must know the fields are still muddy and horrible

 

[Chellebean]

yeah it's completely left the vet's stumped!

I could kill said little monkey! i don't want to turn him out if that isn't what he wants but I want him to stop self harming

 

[Holly Hocks]

I'd keep him in the stable if I were you - both mine are now off work - most recent one an abcess from the field - going from frozen to soggy overnight - not good for their feet anyway! Leave him enjoying his stable. When the spring grass comes through, don't feed him so much hay/haylage and then he'll want to go out and enjoy it! Good luck!

 

[Chellebean]

Haha yeah I know what you mean HH but I wish he would let me walk him out an ickle bit at weekend