Mrs_Wishkabibble
Well-Known Member
I have a horse I am trying at the moment that is quite jumpy, it doesnt really do anything but does the 4 feet on the ground statue thing when it hears a noise or say the field shelter creaks for instance or when the farrier drops his rasp, you get the idea.
It does look at things when you ride it and it does look petrified but doesnt bolt off or anything and if you reassure it then it is fine and is very willing.
I have only had it here for a few days and it has already improved slightly with routine.
So.......... do you think that when horses are like this they stay like it to a certain degree or do you think that with time, patience and trust that they can be changed??........
Or do you think that every new situation they will revert back to being nervous?
Hope this makes sense.
Oh and it is not a too much energy diet/food issue.
It does look at things when you ride it and it does look petrified but doesnt bolt off or anything and if you reassure it then it is fine and is very willing.
I have only had it here for a few days and it has already improved slightly with routine.
So.......... do you think that when horses are like this they stay like it to a certain degree or do you think that with time, patience and trust that they can be changed??........
Or do you think that every new situation they will revert back to being nervous?
Hope this makes sense.
Oh and it is not a too much energy diet/food issue.