i got it wrong.

[diluteherd]

I will hold my hands up and admit.... I got it totally wrong.

I have recently bought an unbacked 4yo, I thought came across as quiet and well handled. I have had him nearly a fortnight and he is a total stress head and will take far more time to back than I imagined.

He hasn't got a bad bone in his body that I can tell! Ah love a challenge, to be honest this will be far more a rewarding challenge than I think I expected it to be too.

Sorry pointless post but I think as well as admitting our successes we should also admit when we get it wrong.. keeps us down to earth and proves we are all human

 

[AmyMay]

He'll probably be a lot are settled with you in a couple of weeks.

 

[Hedgewitch13]

Gain his trust with lots of groundwork. I'm sure you will do a good job and have a lovely horse after a bit of hard work!

 

[Littlelegs]

Agree, he just needs time to settle in, he'll be fine in a few more weeks.

 

[Surreydeb]

He may well be quiet but unsettled. My three year old was the same initially but 8 weeks later is settled and quiet again!

 

[Oddjob's Wife]

I don't disagree about admitting we have it wrong - when we really have got it wrong. Two weeks for a youngster is nothing. Play with him, get to know him, get him to understand your rules. Then decide whether you're wrong or right.

It's taken nearly 6 years for me to 'get it right' with my boy - he's challenged everything and that's part of his charming personality! (Not that I'm suggesting you wait that long )

Good luck with him xx