I've just bought a 5 year old 16.8 entire gelding...

I luffs you, OP :D

But yeah, your horse is super old :( You'd better ride him lots before his legs all fall off with extreme age! He also clearly needs feeding loads more cool mix to build up his neck, because a big neck is what makes them go well under saddle! Also, remember to buy the filly plenty of polo mints and feed them to her by hand to bond with her! If she starts biting you then it means she's gone vicious, obviously, but don't worry, 'cos with the right mental attitude you'll soon dominate her back into being friendly again :p
 
It is imperative that you buy a very special stick called a carrot stick and wave it at him in a random manner expecting miracles to happen. A bond between you will magically appear and he will then trust you and do anything for you. You know that you have this bond when the horse looks at you like you're a completely banana while you're waving the stick, gets confused and then decides to ****** off. That's what a strong bond is.
 
just shoot it and get one that only walks on its back legs because its front ones are too short to reach the ground it confirmation is al wrong
 
.. Actually that Grand Prix rider Karl Heston Bloomingstall has just said I'm the best rider he's ever seen, so there. .. He suggested I rode him in Roll Cure??? Can someone tell me how to do this?

Ps the filly foal won't be backed til it's 22 don't want to back it too soon.
 
blitznbobs said:
.. Actually that Grand Prix rider Karl Heston Bloomingstall has just said I'm the best rider he's ever seen, so there. .. He suggested I rode him in Roll Cure??? Can someone tell me how to do this?

Ps the filly foal won't be backed til it's 22 don't want to back it too soon.
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But he does Grand Prix on his motorbike! Wot does he know about horses?
 
No one has asked the important question of what colour he is as that will make a difference as to what you should do when schooling him, I am surprised Karl didn't tell you roll cure will only work properly if he is green but maybe it works on his red motorbikes because he is so skillful, maybe have a few lessons until you get a bond.
 
It's such a pity that you don't get good advice on here anymore. Ignore all the previous posts, all you need is a calmer, my particular preference is a good merlot, drunk at regular intervals I find most problems just melt away. Leave the horse in a very small field with the gate open, at some point you will find, almost miraculously, your problem will disappear as if by magic! Merry Christmas!
 
There's nothing to be worried about but put more lights on him obviously in case you lose him in the dark. Then you can find him quicker.
 
Has he been clipped OP, if not then you should rug him up with at least two heavyweight stable rugs with additional linings. In fact you could try riding him with these still on theyshould weigh him down enough to keep his feet on the ground.
 
Haven't read all the replies, but have you tried tinsel op? Horses at christmas love being dressed in tinsel. Put some on his-her head restraints and some around his-her tail...
 
OP, I reckon retire the gelding and put his foal in foal. You might get the horse of your dreams!!!
 
Oh dear OP. I think your horse is feeling left out as it is Christmas. Find a fat gentleman with a long white beard and a red suit, make sure he has plenty of presents to deliver on his sleigh, and give the reindeer a night off. I am sure that a night pulling the sleigh all over the world will make your horse a delight for the rest of the year!

Happy Christmas everyone.
 
Oats!! Definitely feed more oats! And as many likits as s/he can possibly eat. In fact, don't bother with the oats. Just give the big likits in a bucket, at least 4 or 5, twice a day. With extra molasses for making them more palatable. But make sure you brush his teeth cos lots of sugar is bad for their teeth. Hope this helps!!
 
this thread is no use without photos how else can we help. Preferably wearing a rug standing on its back and waving is feet in the air I think you will find it is much too straight through the hind leg and its head is set on upside down making it hard for it to eat which is why you should check for ulcers and get its teeth done
 
I would recommend upping his feed - a couple of scoops of rolled oats three times a day would do the trick - and no turnout. You need to get to the point that only one foot is on the floor at a time. Sounds like he'll be perfect for lead rein or first ridden classes in the spring.
 
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Who's coming into season and has a filly foal at foot. He is out of the stallion Exterminator and by the mare Killer Queen. I bought it from a professional dealer who told me it had tanked off with every rider on their yard and dumped their best landing them in hospital. However the horse had spent 3 days with a horse psychologist , explained his issues and now is safe for the most beginneryist of beginners. When I ride him he bucked a bit and lifted his front feet off the floor quite high which I thought showed his athletic prowess and the dealer agreed... Having ridden at a riding school for 3 months I have moved to the experienced rider lesson last week and decided to take the plunge and buy my first pony...

He arrived on my diy yard 2 hours ago and I decided to take him out on a hack down the main road as its straight and I'd thought he'd like to see where he was going...he didn't seem to like the flashing lights on his bridle but I thought it was safer to put them on as it was going dark.

Anyhow I didn't enjoy the ride much as he seems to like to walk on either his front or back legs and at one point went sideways into the path of a passing ambulance... He then bolted for a few yards before I landed in a ditch and he went home without me. .. I am quite worried about him.

So I'd like your advice please do you think it's his saddle that doesn't fit properly, his teeth or do you think it's his back?


Thanks in advance popcorn for those who have got this far...







Merry Christmas one and all! May all your horsy dreams come true.
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OP..... this sounds familiar... have you checked if your new mount has a large singular horn, about three feet long, straight out the middle of his forehead?

Is there any glitteriness about this new horse?
 
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