Working with a yearling

[jenmac_85]

I have recently taken a yearling on loan. I already own a 11 year old IDX and lok after my mums 3 year old shetland.

I am fortunate in that the owner of the yearling is also my YO and will be able to help me out.

He is veyr nervous at the moment of strangers so is it enough at the moment to slowly build up his trust by giving him attention in thge stable and getting him sued to me being in the field with him. I gave him a few tit bits tonight and he seemed a bit mroe interested. I dont want to scare the living daylights out of him by expecting him to instantly be happy near me, but i dont want to have him confident and trusting me.

 

[Vickijay]

Hi,

It might be easier to handle him in a stable so you can humanise him a bit. Scratches near the withers normally win you friends quickly. Carefull about giving him titbits or treats or you might have a very bitey baby on your hands!!!

The people in the breeding section of the forum are normally really good.

Good luck.

Vicki

 

[jenmac_85]

Good point regarding titbits. Will do a post in the breeding section.
Thanks

 

[miss_bird]

I normally spend as much time as possible being near them and just talking to them in a calm voice, i find this gets them used to you being around them. I also tend to spend tonnes of time stroking and grooming with a soft brush.
I buy all of my horses wild and unhandled and i have to say all so far have ended up looking for me and my family for more cuddles. time and patience is the biggest things you can give at the moment.