FanyDuChamp
Well-Known Member
In my opinion yes. Cappy was so bad he had his professional [as in they were all fully apprenticed rather than a young lass who likes ponies] grooms terrified of him. He reared, struck out, bit and was generally dangerous to be around. He threw his weight around when ever he did not get his own way and he is 17-3hh so that is a lot of horse!
I knew some of his reputation when I bought and we quickly discovered the rest. I had him checked over and given a full "MOT" turned out he had a permanent migraine style of pain because his polls were so badly out.Unfortunately by then he had worked out that he could get away with murder so it took a lot of retraining and patience. I also put him on Coligone as he has gut issues. He finally settled and is now a perfect gentleman. He is as good as gold and has become a firm favourite on the yard.
So yes it can be worth it. Keep looking for what is causing this behaviour and I believe you will find a cause and be able to work out a solution. No horse wants to be bad or vicious, it is not in their natures they are herd animals and as such need to be on good terms with their herd members. But your mare sounds tome like she wants some leadership or she will lead. She sounds very dominant so will need firm but fair leadership from you. If you do not believe horses have a sense of fairness come visit Cappy he will show you.
I knew some of his reputation when I bought and we quickly discovered the rest. I had him checked over and given a full "MOT" turned out he had a permanent migraine style of pain because his polls were so badly out.Unfortunately by then he had worked out that he could get away with murder so it took a lot of retraining and patience. I also put him on Coligone as he has gut issues. He finally settled and is now a perfect gentleman. He is as good as gold and has become a firm favourite on the yard.
So yes it can be worth it. Keep looking for what is causing this behaviour and I believe you will find a cause and be able to work out a solution. No horse wants to be bad or vicious, it is not in their natures they are herd animals and as such need to be on good terms with their herd members. But your mare sounds tome like she wants some leadership or she will lead. She sounds very dominant so will need firm but fair leadership from you. If you do not believe horses have a sense of fairness come visit Cappy he will show you.