Update on Advice please I don't know what to do

D

dawnpetenathshir

Well-Known Member
Joined
28 January 2008
Messages
2,185
Location
Jeopardy
Visit site
I have just found out this evening that another person has had a run in with this horse, today I think as they made comment that his muzzle was hanging off. Unfortunately I wasn't in a place that I could have a proper chat and find out more details. I did tell the person to contact YO but I'm not sure whether to tell YO myself. My friend said to leave it a couple of days and ask if said person had been down to complain. I don't want to upset anyone but I'm worried someone may get hurt. I also don't want to appear to be making trouble. Help!!
 
He was new at the weekend, and as my friend put my pony out for me yesterday morning I went to check on him after my school run about 10.00am. Walked across field when horse came up to me and grabbed my scarf and started pulling it. I pulled it out of his mouth then he tried to grab my hand which I pulled away at which point he grabbed my arm and bit me. All the time he was bouncing around and rearing slightly. I honestly think he was playing with me but he doesn't seem to know when to stop as I was really yelling at him, and I'm not quiet, before he stopped.
 
Have you tried just driving him away with body language? I had the behaviourist up to my horse today and she was saying just push them away and keep pushing them away until they respect your space. On the other hand I suppose not everyone has time to be faffing around in a field with someone elses horse trying to keep it away.
 
Is it the same field as Paintbox's Earl is in?
If so hasn't it got a footpath running through it?
I would let them know it has happened again so they are aware. I'm sure they will be grateful especially if there is a footpath going through field. It's not nice when a new horse is behaving like that to someone who knows what they are doing around horses, like yourself. Imagine how scarey it would be if you were not comfortable around horses
 
I was trying that but he kept grabbing at me. This is why I think he was playing and he thought I was playing with him. I tried making myself as big and loud as possible. I'm concerned about other people as there is a public footpath through the field.
 
I just don't want to be seen to be trying to cause trouble. However this person doesn't have horses and was walking their dog. They are very nice people and if I meet them in the fields when I'm riding I quite often walk along with them and chat so they are not anti horse.
 
Hmm, have a quiet word on the YO, and maybe ask that your name not be mentioned? If someone who is not horse friendly walks through the field and this horse keeps grabbing them they will freak and someone could potentially get injured. Maybe just ask for the horse to move fields? Just for safety.
 
Is he still young?
Sounds daft and not sure whether it would help but my friends filly will try it on with her ears back so I threw a tantrum.....jumping up and down, waving arms about and making lots of noise
crazy.gif
Looked like an absolute nutter but filly was so taken back by it that she went and hid behind my boy
crazy.gif
wink.gif
tongue.gif
 
I'd speak to the YO again. After all, if there's a public footpath through the field, she may find herself being sued or something if someone gets hurt.

I suspect the owner of the horse probably knows it's trouble. I personally would be mortified if mine did anything like that and would do whatever necessary to make sure no-one got hurt. Hopefully, the owner will feel that way and understand that their horse may have to be moved from that field.
 
Surely a muzzle will just prevent him grazing but not stop him crowding, or even pushing or kicking someone?
ANd affect his food intake and digestion.
He needs to be in a paddock this it not used for other liverys' horses or has anyone walking through it.
 
Tell YO a friend of mine kept her pony in another friends field when she went to get her's out ( had kept it there for 5 years) friends horse which always crowded you followed her she tried to push him away. Booted her in the mouth and fractured it.
 
we now about the horse and is kept and eye on throughout the day,we have told them to bring it in before everyone goes to catch thier horse,owners have only had him 4 weeks so are only getting to know him themselfs,he was left to his own devices with previous owners and fed titbits galore as they were scared of him he also lived with cows and suckles like a baby hes not a nasty horse he just doesnt know anything as he hasnt been tought,he is going away to a behaviorist soon,to see if there is any hope for him !!!
 
it doesnt matter if it sounds like your causing trouble but u should say that you want to make people awhere of this horses actions and could be a potential danger to everyone including the public and that your very conserned
 
noone will think you are causing trouble as ive already put in my 2 penith worth !! ive already said that it scared you and like me it will put you off going in the field !! thats why at least hes not in there when we get ours in !! dont know why you think you cant tell him though,il tell him in the morning dont worry xx
 
If he's only been there 4 weeks he may be worried about different people invading his space and/or trying to assert his authority on the field.
Doesn't sound safe to leave him in the field when non-horsey people are going through.
He probably needs some time to settle and find his own space, plus learn some boundaries. I think what others have said about advancing into his space when he is threatening, then only retreating when he backs down would help, but obviously this is dangerous unless you know what you're doing.
I would report it to the YO, then at least you have done your bit.
B x
 
its ok its our yard and we have told them that he will be out,were taking it day by day we know everything that is going on with horse,i live here and watch him and a friend who lives at the back of the field watches from her side
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top