n.equine
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Whats your experience with a problem horse?
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ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
Please, please don't buy this horse as a first horse.
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stormox
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One persons problem horse is anothers dream horse!!
Littlewills
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and some just continue to be a problem horse on a downwards spiral to nowhere!
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
One person's problem horse is another person's trip to A&E
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
I see the post has been deleted, but the horse concerned was an ex point to pointer which has bucked off and seriously hurt someone when the girth was done up, along other serious behaviour issues, hence my advice that it is unsuitable as a first horse.
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PinkvSantaboots
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Agree and it certainly sounds like it could be pain related.
mini_b
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Why do people come for advice then either a) delete posts - which someone has taken the time to advise and could be of value to someone else experiencing something similar.
or b) do a bunk when they don’t get the advice that they want. That is NOT what you ask advice for.
It’s a waste of time and people with hundreds of combined years of knowledge have offered help - and people usually are going from their own personal experiences ie where they’ve gone wrong before!!
or b) do a bunk when they don’t get the advice that they want. That is NOT what you ask advice for.
It’s a waste of time and people with hundreds of combined years of knowledge have offered help - and people usually are going from their own personal experiences ie where they’ve gone wrong before!!
Pearlsacarolsinger
Up in the clouds
My problem horse, who was actually very sweet natured turned out to be allergic to all cereals and refined sugar. We stopped feeding her but the damage was done and she spent the rest of her life as an unpredictable field ornament. I was not a novice owner by then, she was my 3rd horse and the 2nd could only be described as 'quirky' but I wouldn't knowingly buy another problem horse.
mini_b
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ok I’ve got one...
One persons problem horse is someone else’s empty bank account
One persons problem horse is someone else’s empty bank account
n.equine
Member
Thank you for all your help
SaddlePsych'D
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I do ? a bit when I see social media stuff about all you have to do is "believe" and problem/dangerous horses will become dream horses of a lifetime. I don't doubt horses can be turned around but it does seem like they miss out the 'knowing at least roughly what you are doing/paying people who do' bit gets skipped over.
OP I hope you can get some help finding a suitable first horse. I'm just starting to consider it myself and there seem to be so many potential pitfalls and if I do go ahead I'm expecting a steep learning curve as it is, so I plan to do as much as I can to find a horse that's going to be as easy as reasonably possible for me as a new owner. I really wouldn't want to add multiple known/significant issues to the mix!
OP I hope you can get some help finding a suitable first horse. I'm just starting to consider it myself and there seem to be so many potential pitfalls and if I do go ahead I'm expecting a steep learning curve as it is, so I plan to do as much as I can to find a horse that's going to be as easy as reasonably possible for me as a new owner. I really wouldn't want to add multiple known/significant issues to the mix!
mini_b
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A “problem” horse coupled with someone not equipped with the skills to turn them around (ie not a pro or someone with access to loads of help) will not only take all your spare cash trying to problem solve, it will take every last bit of sanity you have and possibly all your confidence.
you want to have fun and get out there enjoying things with your horse, there is no shame in saying no.
you want to have fun and get out there enjoying things with your horse, there is no shame in saying no.
n.equine
Member
Thank you. I agree it’s just hard to let go when you get attached to them but I’ve realised it’s not what I want. Thank you
mini_b
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that’s really good of you to come back and say it.
I completely understand your feelings of attachment but the perfect horse for your will come along and make you so relieved you made the right decision! Good luck on your search!
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
doodle
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And if you love them enough all will be fine.
Winters100
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You just saved yourself a ton of money and heartache. Good decision - well done.
SaddlePsych'D
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Indeedy. I don't doubt the love is a good thing but also...the knowledge/experience/cash!
doodle
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I knew someone who always said her horses loved her too much to hurt her. Then proceed to do utterly idiotic things. Guess what? Yep she had a really nasty accident which could have been avoided!
Widgeon
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and even all of that sometimes isn't enough to "fix" a horse.
rascal
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Someone we knew bought a couple of ex racers for first horses, because they were pretty and spent quite a lot of time in a&e. If it is a first horse get a friendly, reliable older horse , who will teach you the ropes/
J&S
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I think also, people inexperienced with horses see Monty Roberts, or the like, miraculously changing a horse/fixing it and do not understand the depth of knowledge,confidence and experience that lies beneath the surface of the "fixer".
mini_b
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you can send a horse to a pro to be sorted and it starts to work well, then the inexperienced handler/rider starts inadvertently undoing the fixing.
Megan V1
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This is so true, I bought a Welsh D 12 years ago, he had his issues and frightened the life out of me even though I had been riding for years and he was my fourth horse. I still have him but haven't ridden for nearly five years now because I have completely lost my confidence. I am more than happy to handle him on the ground and he will stay with me to the end as all my horses have but he has ended my desire to ride and only because he is just too much horse for me. I am sure in the right hands he would have made a fabulous horse for someone but being only 5 when I bought him and needing someone with more knowledge than I had it was inevitably a disaster. Live and learn.
Two Coloured person
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My problem horse had neck problems not picked up when vetted by an equine vet. Local vets refused to accept there was anything wrong with him. Tried everything including bone scans at a hospital. Had to pts two years ago. Too many problems to resolve including allergies
Lipglosspukka
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My problem horse, broke the leg of a previous owner. After various tests including bloods, xrays, ulcer scopes etc with no conclusion that the horse was in any pain, I gave up and had her shot. She had injured two other people (albeit not badly) before she was PTS. It was only a matter of time before she did someone some real damage again.
Two Coloured person
New User
Lipglosspukka you she be congratulated for doing the right thing, too many people sell on problems instead of pts
Winters100
Well-Known Member
Yes, and they also do not realise that the only ones who make the videos are the ones who worked out - I have no doubt that many don't.
Trouper
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You have to be quite brave to walk away from something you have fallen in love with so well done for doing that.
It augurs well for your horse ownership skills when you do find the right one!!
It augurs well for your horse ownership skills when you do find the right one!!