I've had my morgan since she was 20 and she hasnt changed all that much, but recently i've been noticing an attitude change, for example when i would come into her stall she would come over to me and sniff my pockets for treats, now she just kinda looks at me. she just got vaccinated so that might be why but im not sure. It also could be that i just got a foal and a four yr old. my fresian seems to be acting fine (he is 20) What should i do?
2007-01-12 01:56:28 · 12 answers · asked by Ch. 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Maybe she is sulking over the new additions. As long as she is healthy I don't see any reason to retire her completely!
2007-01-12 03:31:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would say 25 years old is a good time to start retiring your Morgan mare since her attitude is changing. I don't know whether or not your mare has shown changes in personality since you have gotten the other horse(s) or whether it has been gradual for some time. This has a lot to do with how to answer any more of the question. If changes have been over time, then I wouldn't think that the other horse(s) had anything to do with it. However, if it has been since the other horse(s) have arrived, then I would give her some time to adapt. But in the meantime, I wouldn't let her feel that she is any less important.
2007-01-12 03:52:40 · answer #2 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
She's just being there for you. She just wants to spend time with you, and is probably looking for a little extra TLC. If she is in good health, continue riding her. But only lightly, slow trail rides. This will help keep her fit, active, and help her to feel she is still worth something. I have a 27 year old arabian, who I decided to retire at 25, but because his health was fine, and he began throwing fits, and then becoming depressed because I didn't ride him. Just try it out with your mare, and see if she is ready to retire. you will know if she will still want to be "useful" or would rather hang in the field all day. If you do retire her, give her 24/7 turnout time, (as every horse should get no matter what age) unless the weather becomes severe. As in snow, sleet, a lot of rain, or extreme heat. Just blanket her at night, if the weather gets below 35 degrees.
2007-01-12 03:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Your mare can smell the foal on you . And your fresian is a not a threat as its male.you may have to rub her saddle blanket on you or rub some straw on you before you come into her stall.What can I say she's a female.May feel you don't want or need her as much.personally, I would try her blanket first her own scent.
2007-01-12 04:17:10 · answer #4 · answered by Smiles 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
dont retire her completely. she will deteriorate more quickly if she does not get used a little. she might be acting this way because of the new horses around. she just needs time to get use to them. just make sure u dont ride her too hard because her age but use her a little so she doesn't start looking older and stays healthy.
2007-01-12 05:46:00 · answer #5 · answered by kooneyedkellie 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have an anglo-arab well over 30 years young and still being riden and ocassionally competed. She will let you know when she has had enough. I think a little exercise keeps horses young and gives them something to live for. Continue to enjoy each other. Have fun
P.S. horse in photo is not him it is my younger horse
2007-01-12 02:36:19 · answer #6 · answered by Rachel 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
See how she is after a few days. She might just be upset over the new foal .
2007-01-12 02:00:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
25 yrs of service as a friend and companion deserve retirement treat her special pets arent here for ever! the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence give her more pasture time and tlc
2007-01-12 02:05:08 · answer #8 · answered by loko383 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i wouldn't get rid of her if possible because she still has many years on her maybe you can half lease her to a child who will love to just be toted around on her or groom her to get the experience of being around a well mannered horse assuming that she is well mannered and that way she will be getting loving attention and you can focus more on your younger horse as well
2007-01-12 06:17:30 · answer #9 · answered by mystic 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
u should try putting her out in a pasture for a month.She mite be feeling sad or bored because u may not be seeing her all the time.that mite fix her.horses love to run around or just sleep in the sun.u no that.***
2007-01-12 03:42:35 · answer #10 · answered by powerraceygirl 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋