my new horse is acting crazy!

I suppose the username was the give away, and we were all a little slow on the uptake.

All good fun, I suppose.....
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Ive just been reading this post and have to say i am convinced this is a wind up jordanross...bought from the sun newspaper??? Abit annoyed for all the kind people who have tried to help you...waste of time and not really that funny imo
 
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No idea if this is a wind up post or not - but you can buy horses out of The Sun (same adverts as in the local Adtrader ect)

Horse ads in The Sun

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Jordanross was right, you do learn something new every day
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I've read all of this, and here is my advice, I'll give the benefit of the doubt.
You don't have enough experience to keep a horse on your own, so get her to a livery yard as soon as possible. You are already feeding her the wrong things (bread), and having trouble handling her and tacking her up, get her with experienced people who are willing to teach you all aspects of horsemanship before you or the horse gets hurt.
As you don't have enough experience to keep one horse, you really don't have enough to keep two. That could add interesting things like separation anxiety, bullying etc.
As for adding sheep - they need a fair bit of maintenance as well!
You also don't have enough land, 1.5 acres is probably going to get completely trashed come the winter, that is if you ever managed to get her turned out properly.
I'm not being a b*tch when I say that it is easy for ignorance to cause cruelty, not willful cruelty, but the cruelty that comes from keeping an animal in the wrong conditions and without understanding how to care from them properly. This poor horse has been taken away from companions to a strange place, where she's being over-fed regarding hard feed (for a horse standing in 24/7 doing nothing), no company, and is being handled by someone with no experience. It is not a kind way to treat her.
Personally I think that it's mad for anyone to advise you on keeping this horse at home, or dealing with your handling problems, feeding, anything. You need hands-on help, and more importantly, your horse needs you to get that help very quickly. Get round the local livery yards now and find that mare the care she needs.
 
Hi - I am sure you are so upset about whats happening at the moment. When I got my first horse, almost three years ago now, I was on my own with no support and I quickly turned into a nervous wreck and was full of self doubt (even though I had happily loaned before). Instinct told me that I either sought help or this was going to turn into a nightmare and so, even though I had my own little idyllic yard, I decided to move to a local yard with other horses and owners. It was the BEST thing I could have done. Even though the other owners kept themselves to themselves, the fact other people were around was a great comfort. My horse immediately settled and we have gone from strength to strength. Perhaps when you have bonded and been together a while you could move back home, this time with a much needed companion. It was such a relief, I chilled, my horse chilled and I decided to give up my little yard and stay permanently and am still there. Hope this helps. x
 
Okay so alot of people STILL think this is a wind up? god im not being funny but some of you are really bitter or something about trolls in the past! How do you know im a wind up? ( as it goes im not)
but think about it.... if i am not, and im asking for help, do you not care? do you not want to help? amymay im not being funny you keep repeat posting( spreading the word im some kind of fake)

Ive just got up its 9.34am im gonna get myself ready and go take some pictures for my profile here! i hope your ready to look like stupid
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maybe then... you,ll take me seriously!


for everybody who has given me advice a big THANK YOU! im a self confessed novice. Im not gonna sell this horse, so the people who have quickly judged this horse isnt for me... can be quiet! sorry if that sounds rude... its called tough sh*t

for the poster who referred to me as a she... im a he! Jordan is a unisex name ya know lol!

right long post so i,ll be back a little later after mucking out daffi and feeding her.. with some proof pictures!
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If I'm wrong then I apologies.

And your horse will also be more settled, if you do her earlier. Instead of staying in bed.
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Just caught up with this thread.
I wouldn't even leave my dogs til that time in the morning, never mind a horse.

I've been riding for 20 years, I've worked on yards, I've helped start youngsters, I know my stable management but I still don't feel responsible or financially stable enough to keep my own horse.

Jordan, that's all I'll say on the matter, I hope you realise how lucky you are and please, please take the good advice you've been given on here.
 
If i left Darcy til any later than quater past 7ish, not only would he have covered himself in oooh too many stable stains, but he'd probably have been raging at his door saying his throat has been cut
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No lie ins for me ! Not that i mind , of course.
 
If Suni has to wait past 6.15 it's all toys out of the pram, i'm starving sort of behavour. So to leave your horse until 10am especially as you know it is not settled is irresponsible in my opinion. She could have hurt herself in the night from being stressed and anxious from being alone. By 10am she could have been up to anything. So please remember she is still settling in and being flighty TB mare could do anything, trust me they can find trouble anywhere and everywhere.
 
Morning! I have been thinking about this!!
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Lots of people have advised you to get a companion pony, a shetland or a small breed. I wouldn't advise this at the moment.

Small native breed ponies need just as much care and attention as TB's and I don't honestly think you are in a position right now to take something like that on.

I think today, you should start ringing around the local area to find a good livery yard. Nothing too quiet, somewhere where there will be lots of other people/horses and a good YO who has plenty of experience.

You won't stay there for ever, but, until you can deal with your horse, understand Daffi a bit better, and learn a little more, I think that this would be the best solution.

Looking forward to seeing the photos, and hearing all about the updates, good luck!
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TBs are not neccessarily unsuitable as first horses by default- my first horse was 7/8ths TB (similar age to your mare) and he was wonderful- looked after me beautifully and taught me a great deal.

However, whilst both my first horse and another TB I owned further down the line were quiet, sensible horses to ride and handle the vast majority of the time they both took a good few weeks to settle in to new places- my last horse in particular turned himself inside out in his stable and acted like a lunatic for a week when we moved yards, or even changing from summer to winter routines. A lot of horses rely a great deal on routine for security and thrive on regularity.

ANY new horse needs to be given time to settle into a new home and I think, given that this mare has been moved to a new place with no equine companionship it sounds as though she has coped very well considering!

I agree with everyone who has said that you need to find a place at a livery yard, even if it is only for a few months to help you build your own knowledge and experience- you can always move her home when you are both ready and have built up some confidence in each other.

A few months at livery may not be an expense you have budgetted for but I'm afraid that's horses for you! There are ALWAYS unexpected bills cropping up where horses are concerned from vets bills to replacing ripped rugs and lost shoes. It is worth budgetting for more than you think you'll need each month, or at least that is what I have always found!
 
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p.s is my picture showing yet? I did think whilst taking it... it doesnt actually proove im genuine... but then again... everybody elses pictures dont proove they are genuine either ( unless you all know each other) lol

p.s and you think 10 am is late for a horse? it isnt my fault you guys probably have togo out to work so deal with your horses first! i have the luxary of working at home.

obviously daffi will need to adjust to my routine. the first thing i do before i even switch the kettle on is prepare her feed , then go out muck her out and give her the feed, fresh water and hay, so shes always dry, fed and happy.

i rang the lady at harwood riding centre, ( its a small saddlery shop near me were i bought alot of my riding stuff and new rugs) she says a horse DOESNT nessasarly NEED a companion, if shes happy enough alone. but she said if she does need a companion to wait a while... until im in a settled routine with daffi.

I told her the ideas and suggestions that she needs to be moved to a livery yard str8 away ... and she basically laughed and said thats rubbish ( no offense to your suggestions guys)
her daughter is in her 3rd year some place down south but comes home later this week so she has offered to come along with her to take a look at daffi for me, so im gonna hang fire on any big changed just yet.
she seems to think she is probably just trying it on, cos daffi has probably figured out im a soft touch!
 
Erm, i think you'll find even on Sundays people will turn their horses out before 10am..
And that many people on here also work at home
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Glad you found some advice though x
 
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Morning! I have been thinking about this!!
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Lots of people have advised you to get a companion pony, a shetland or a small breed. I wouldn't advise this at the moment.

Small native breed ponies need just as much care and attention as TB's and I don't honestly think you are in a position right now to take something like that on.

I think today, you should start ringing around the local area to find a good livery yard. Nothing too quiet, somewhere where there will be lots of other people/horses and a good YO who has plenty of experience.

You won't stay there for ever, but, until you can deal with your horse, understand Daffi a bit better, and learn a little more, I think that this would be the best solution.

Looking forward to seeing the photos, and hearing all about the updates, good luck!
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Great advice, you'll have some friendly people to help you, you'll learn the ropes, you'll have better understanding of your horse...and other horses, which may draw to you to conclusion that your current horse is not quite the one for you, which is a good thing or you actually find that your horse will settle better in a livery environment, she may well settle in after a month of two because remember it can take time for a horse to adjust....specially TB's (not all but most!) and she may make you a fantastic horse that you can enjoy, ride out with others and should you ever get bogged down with work, holiday/family commitments, you will always have someone on the yard be it a friend or the YO to take care of your horse and you'll have less to worry about which means you can concentrate on the important things.

Good Luck and welcome to the forum and I hope you find a solution:)
 
While you are getting all this sorted, get bonding with her, read a few books on horse behaviour - nothing deep, just find out how they 'think' and get someone to check the fit of your tack (esp saddle) and suitability of your bridle's mouthpiece.

I have my horses at home and even in the holidays, they are fed by 7.30 am. Unless you do a late check and they are allowed ad-lib haynets, it can be an awful long time with an empty tum. Especially if you are new to the home.

No pic so far. Go to the Picture Gallery and put some of Daffi in there...
 
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My advice for what its worth...

Give the horse more time
Get her out as much as possible with a few sheep if it helps
Stop giving her hard feed...a handful of chaff such as Dengie Hi Fi or Mollichaff Calmer with a vitamin and mineral supplement should be sufficient at this time of year alongside as much good quality hay as she can eat and grazing
Handle her as much as you can...grooming will help you to bond and some in hand stuff. Walking, backing up, moving over...that sort of thing
Don't feed titbits from your hand as this will create bad manners..always put it on the groundor in a bucket
What bit does she have? Does it fit? I would have her checked over by a vet..teeth, back, saddle and bit and ask about worming, flu and tetanus jabs etc
I wouldn't get a companion just now tbh. You could just create more problems. She may get attached. I think sheep are a better option for now. She will adjust in time.
Get help though from someone with experience or adverise for someone to share you field that you can maybe ride out with.

Hope that helps
 
LMFAO--------- great wind up, and topping it all off by basically slating all the advise given to you on here, and going with "the lady from the tack shop" really is the icing on the cake!

You WORK from home? I was convinced you were about 13!!!!

and glad you feed your horse before you put the kettle on........... LMAO, you're about as ligit as............. Internet viagra!!
 
Great that you've found yourself some local help. It will help hugely.

I think the thing about owning any animal is trying to understand their needs - and addressing them. Sure to a degree they have to fit in with your routine - but it's also about establishing a routine that works well for both of you.

To my mind expecting your stabled horse to wait for you to roll out of bed at 9.30/10.00am is unacceptable - especially given your concerns about her behaviour, and the stress she is exhibiting.

I agree that some horses do well on their own. However, as herd animals they do muchy better with company. And again, with my horses happiness being uppermost in my mind, I would be looking to supply them with some.

It may be laughable to the lady you spoke to to suggest moving to a livery yard. Perhaps she has never been in the position that you are in now. But even the most experienced owners find companionship, advice and support by keeping their horses at livery. And as someone who is as novice as you are I would have thought that the suggestions would have appealed.

However, you've found yourself a local expert - which is great. I'm sure you'll do just fine.
 
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