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Hello, I'm wondering why riding my young horse he is purposely trying to get me off by running into the hedge! He does a few spins and off he goes into the hedge! But can be dangerous as last time he done it he put me into barbedwire and cut my leg open, he can be quiet nappy and is only happy when we're on the way back to the field. Although he is safe and sensible on the road and doesn't play up.. he is ungelded but will be gelded in next few weeks when the vet will do it. Thanks !
 
The hedge behaviour is the symptom; you need to look for the cause to find a lasting solution.

I agree with chestnut cob, it sounds like you need some experienced help.
 
I haven't seeked any help yet, he's only just started to do it the past 2 weeks or so, he doesn't like going out he refuses to walk at first and just spins, but like
I said this has only just started happening the past 2 weeks or so, could it be because he doesn't want to leave the others? Or because he's starting to just test his luck? I'm looking into getting someone to help but wanted to see what people on here thought first x
 
You need a good instructor who is experienced with young, and preferably entire, horses ASAP. Have you had this sort of horse before - what experience do you have with horses? I've had horses for many years but found a youngster very hard work, and mine wasn't entire. I wouldn't have been able to manage if it hadn't been for my fabulous friend and YO who put a lot of schooling and education into him.

No one can tell you why he is doing it - as smja says, it is a symptom of something else and you need someone experienced to help you figure out why.

How old is he? Why is he still entire and where do you keep him?
 
No I haven't had this sort before, I bought him as a gelding but obviously the guy lied to me and didn't reply to messages, he's rising 4, he hasn't been gelded because the vet said it'll just get infected and to wait a few weeks till ground hardens, he's kept out in field with 2 geldings
 
I don't have as much experience as some of the people on here, (especially with entires) but I echo the fact it sounds like you really need to get an instructor or someone experienced with youngsters and stallions to help you.

Did you view the horse before you bought? Did you get the horse vetted? I find it odd that no one realised the horse wasn't a gelding before you purchased.

How long have you had him? It sounds like nappy behaviour but without seeing it, it's difficult to say exactly what's setting him off. That's why you need a good instructor, someone to see what triggers this behaviour and to help you overcome it.

It could be pain related. Youngsters are changing shape all the time. Have you had his back/saddle checked recently?
 
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No I didn't view before I bought him, he was over 200 miles from me and took the chance (stupidly) as man seemed genuine, i believed he was gelded as thats what he was advertised as so didn't cross my mind to check, he's been vetted since I had him and no problems, I've had him 3 months now, he had back checked but not saddle, im using a fully synthetic treeless on him anyway. Got the dentist coming out this week too but doesn't seem anything is wrong medial wise
 
He is a real quiet horse, doesn't bite, kick, rear or bolt, not stallionish at all it's just hedges that's the problem 😂
 
at his age he will probably need to go in and be gelded under GA anyway so get him booked in asap!

as good a stallion as he is, he will be a strong character because of it and is more than likely trying his luck...................i have a 5yo stallion, have a TON of back up in all ways, and mine is super, really really quiet and loving and easy going but still, you need eyes in the back of your head and a lot of confidence to be the leader and make corrections............ive made a few little mistakes and paid the price in terms of how long its then taken me to get back on track,im lucky he is forgiving and a sweet ride, they can change quickly at this age though.

he sounds nappy and worried about leaving his herd, if you arent going to use him for breeding, get him in to the vet and gelded and you will more than likely reduce your problem.
 
Thanks for reply, vet said it can be done in the field as soon as ground hardens, I take him out in company too but still same issue, I know what you mean they can be hard to handle, I'm going to get him gelded as soon as I can, thank you x
 
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