She avoids me. She goes to the farthest part of her pasture when she sees me. She won't even come for food.
There is nothing medically wrong with her. This is a behavior problem.
We live in a remote area, and I am home A LOT, so I don't think someone has been harming or scaring her. I am never so much as raised my voice at her.
Why would she do this? How should I go about fixing this problem?
2006-11-22 06:33:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
That's what is so weird, nothing has changed.
The farrier has been here in the last month. I was with them the entire time, nothing out of the ordinary happened. He did say she seemed skittish, which he had never mentioned before. It was a subtle behavior change he picked up on. I hadn't noticed it until he pointed it out. It has been increasing daily since.
She is 20, but in good condition. Could this be an aging thing?
2006-11-22 06:58:39 · update #1
If she runs at all, I can "feel" it in my house. I haven't heard anything to make me look out at her. Of course it is possible, but I really don't think so.
Should I get a trainer out to work with her? I can ride, and care for her, but I am not skilled enough to re-train a horse.
2006-11-22 07:01:42 · update #2
You indicate she has had a vet check recently since you say there is nothing medically wrong.
seriously, what else has changed? , New companion pet in the family, that may change your scent? new special friend causing jealousy and pouting? anything die in the barn that may cause an aversion? is she mourning the removal of a pasture buddy? or resenting a new arrival?
Review all recent changes dating back 3 weeks. Something has happened, a bad experience with the farrier? You have the anwer, you just need to ask the right question.
2006-11-22 06:49:14 · answer #1 · answered by character 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ok if she throws her head when she walks away from you it is REBELLON, i know my mare and i went through this for about 3 months..and well i let her work though it.. i would not give up on bringing her in.. even if i was in the pasture for 2 hours which happened one day.. we have 115 acres.. i gave her camile a coming sup.. and it worked .. it was the powerder..than i gave her less and less and she finally learned that i was her friend again..you just have to keep after it every day.. at the same time..do not miss one minute..like i with my mare i was out there at 500 every day for 1 month..it was hard but it worked and when i went in to the pasture i either took a bucket with about a hand full of feed or a apple or any type of treat..and well just take your time with her.. she will come around..
2006-11-23 03:22:31 · answer #2 · answered by i love my son wyatt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usaully when a horse goes off by it self and quits eating it is because it is not feeling well , also with the change in the weather if it is winter in your aera she could be depressed , and that would affect her eating , also if she is in pain or sore somewhere she will stand aruond more then normal .i'm sure if you watch her closely whatever is wrong with her will show up . the best thing for you to do is the prosess of ilimatiom and rule out what is not wrong with her .
2006-11-22 15:40:33 · answer #3 · answered by skye_night18blackey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was she treated bad when she was a filly? You could be doing something that has reminded her of her past. Next time your around her, make a list of things you are doing. See when she acts more skittish than normal.
2006-11-22 15:15:59 · answer #4 · answered by Pawprint 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one little thing, have you checked her eyesight? Horses tend to loose their ability to see well as they mature and see things out of proportion and get scared, or check if there has been any small earthquakes around, that might spook them as they feel the vibrations on the ground way before anything happens.
2006-11-22 15:13:42 · answer #5 · answered by cubanitoloko23 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You mentioned that you live in a remote area....is it possible that some wild animal comes around at night or something?
2006-11-22 14:56:50 · answer #6 · answered by KJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stick her is a smaller pasture and sit out their with treats by the water or food and when she comes near praise her. and giver her a treat then leave. do this in her stall too
2006-11-22 21:06:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is in Heat.
Mine was exactly like that when she was in heat!!!! Just like having a period for a horse. She should be fine in a few days.
2006-11-25 21:47:35 · answer #8 · answered by razzy_horse 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋