Pearlsasinger
Up in the clouds
So where are the other 2 while this horse is turned out in the arena? Why don't you put them all together? Solitary confinement does no horse any good, mentally.
Need a calmer for an overly excitable/strong horse.
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So where are the other 2 while this horse is turned out in the arena? Why don't you put them all together? Solitary confinement does no horse any good, mentally.
Mrs Jingle
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I am not entirely sure if it is worth replying to this thread given Op's attitude.
However giving OP the benefit of the doubt I have one horse who is unrideable if fed either Alfalfa or linseed in any form. I do agree though that providing some form of turnout with his buddies for a good part of the day would probably help hugely. I would remove all food other than ad lib hay until the situation can be improved considerably.
However giving OP the benefit of the doubt I have one horse who is unrideable if fed either Alfalfa or linseed in any form. I do agree though that providing some form of turnout with his buddies for a good part of the day would probably help hugely. I would remove all food other than ad lib hay until the situation can be improved considerably.
eggs
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I've skimmed through this thread and in answer to the OP's original question I doubt that any sort of calmer will be the magical elixir they are looking for. It does seem that this pony is maybe a bit much for you at the moment. Have you thought about sending him away for schooling livery and having lessons on him whilst he is there? You might get some good feedback and be able to enjoy your pony more.
tristar
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i`ve had horses who are so full of it i gave in and galloped round say, a 40 acre field, it was wonderful, they just needed that, it was part of who they are, if id tried to contain them they may well have exploded, i always try to work with the horses natural inclinations.
i have horses now that will come out to lunge and explode for a few minutes, then change into a docile but willing worker, i do whatever it takes to settle their system and sort the nerves so they can concentrate on the main event, ie listening to what is being asked of them so we can get a good ridden result.
i do find suppressing energy literally backfires, so make my main objective assessing the horses mood and dealing with it accordingly, so i have an attentive horse who is showing some real relaxation before moving on.
connies do have spanish horse in their ancestry, i would expect some to be hot and fiery and very bold
i have horses now that will come out to lunge and explode for a few minutes, then change into a docile but willing worker, i do whatever it takes to settle their system and sort the nerves so they can concentrate on the main event, ie listening to what is being asked of them so we can get a good ridden result.
i do find suppressing energy literally backfires, so make my main objective assessing the horses mood and dealing with it accordingly, so i have an attentive horse who is showing some real relaxation before moving on.
connies do have spanish horse in their ancestry, i would expect some to be hot and fiery and very bold