The guy that gave her to me (my dad's friend) hasn't ridden her in years and she's been pastured all her life, so I can't board her where I'm working, which would be nice, considering I would be able to see her more often. She's a small thoroughbred and he's well over 6 feet tall, so she's too small for him. She's gotten somewhat wild- runs when she sees you with a halter and lead, things like that. I can't tie her without her pulling back and thrashing everywhere, and she's just a handful. I don't know what to do with her. I'd rather not sell her or give her away, considering she was a gift and all and I've gotten attached to her. Any suggestions?
2007-10-14 07:56:21 · 3 answers · asked by Jessie 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
You'll need to hire a trainer to come and work with her. You can ask your vet for a reference if you don't know one.
2007-10-14 08:06:22 · answer #1 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some people who don't agree with me but it's from personal experience that I suggest this.
You obviously want to keep the horse...have you ever thought of training yourself? This may sound crazy to you but here is how you do it.
Have you ever heard of Parelli Natural Horse-man-ship?
His methods work amazing and it is something that walks you through step by step and you are able to do amazing things with them.
All you need is level one and a couple of his tools. If you go to www.Parelli.com and look at what level 1 looks like, his halter, lead and carrot stick look like then if you go to e-bay and look up Parelli you can find his stuff for much cheaper.
This is something that works!!!!
From the sounds of it of her escaping when she sees the halter and leadrope tells me that she doesn't trust humans and has not built a trusting relationship with you yet.
Parelli will help you learn how to do all of this so that your horse wants to be with you.
Also you can board her where you are just keep in mind that you will have to have her out of the stall every day. Horses that have been in pasture can get very depressed and or very mean if stalled without getting out.
Are you sure that she was never on the track when she was young? The things that you mentioned such as can't be tied.... this is a classic behavior from a thoroughbred that has been on the track! So try finding out more about her past.
Anyway, good luck with her and try to have fun.
2007-10-14 15:12:19 · answer #2 · answered by jhg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would get a trainer in to take the falls and kncks for you.
thoroughbred are known for their wild and awkward natures, and when thier in heat forget it!
you could try the catch and leave method to calm her and get her used to you, catch her and tie her in a safe shady spot with some water.
dont feed her for 12 hours, then when you go back she will be so happy to see you - feed her and pet her - if she didnt look pleased to see you/ nicker etc, leave her longer until she is happy to see you, this is an old cowboy trick to show a horse who is boss - and you are where all good things come from
2007-10-14 16:59:58 · answer #3 · answered by allison k 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋