Ahh this horse is mean..help!!?

Question

mk well my neighbors horse is really mean if you were to try to get in the same pen it charges you and rears up!!
what is the best way to start training it??

Answer 1

Its called a gun. Such a horse should be dealt with before someone gets hurt. It is not even fit for breeding since its aggression can also be passed on. In other words it has the single most serious flaw a horse can have.

Since he is not yours, stay clear of this horse. If you have to come on here to ask how to handle it then it is beyond your capabilities at this time.

No he's not mean he just wants to KILL YOU!!!!! A horse that attacks from the rearing position is trying to do just that. It is using a stance stallions use when they are trying to kill each other!

I have said this often. But it is unethical to sell, trade, give away, or breed such a horse. The next person could get hurt or someone just visiting their house could get hurt. There literally is no excuse to even tolerate such a horse on your property.

There are plenty of horses out there right now that are good horses and not aggressive. This horse is worthless. I do not care if it has the greatest conformation and breeding in the world. It simply is not worth training. There are better horses with better attitudes.

Answer 2

If you have permission to work with your neighbour's horse... I would hand feed only until he was happy to see me and then maybe in a week only feed after he has done something good for you, like let you put on a halter etc. If he really seems mean, I would ask if he has always been that way, has he had a bad experience, or has someone who was afraid of horses handled him. It may be past experience... someone rode him hard with a poorly fit saddle? Have a vet out to check for pain... teeth? eyes? feet? I have worked with many problem horses but, you could get hurt very badly if you are not experienced in horse training. WEAR A HELMET!
I would also like to add that my first horse had these same qualities... she is now 28 years old and we did everything from dressage to eventing. I learned a lot training this horse. And... I did have a couple of broken ribs from her before I got the upper hand with her. She is the best horse I have ever had and I still have her... 26 years later. I have owned 14 horses of my own and I always go back to my biggest challenge. I have trained near 300 horses with about a 1/4 of them being "Problem" horses no one else would touch.
You may correspond with me more by email if you like... I would like to hear more about this horse. [e-mail]

Answer 3

Honestly, I wouldn't even try. I would hire a trainer and see what they could do for you. Where did they get the horse and do you have any idea why it is like that? I won't mess with it. I owned a horse that was similiar. He would do the pen your ears business and if you turned your back on him he would charge and bite you. Didn't want to be haltered. A real pain in the ***. Not only that but he reared while I was on him at one point. I won't deal with it. He was a Peruvian Paso. Little bastard. I had him sent to a trainer and then sold him. He was a problem. I would refer you but I don't know what state your in.

Answer 4

The first thing I'd do is wash the tail thoroughly, then use some good old fashioned conditioner. Let the conditioner soak for two minutes or so, then rinse it out. While the tail is still damp, liberally spray Show Sheen. From the base of the tail to the very tip, rub it in. I don't mean drag your fingers through it, just use a massaging motion to evenly distribute the solution. Normally I'd finish the bathing process--sweatscraping, toweling, blanketing, etc. I try to wait at least twenty minutes or so before even thinking about combing he tail out. When you do comb it out, as I'm sure you know, start at the very bottom and work slowly up to the top. Same as with human hair; the more you pull, the more comes out. After it's completely brushed out, I lay it in a loose braid and use a no-metal hair tie gently on the bottom. You can also use a tail bag/cover, or I like to use one leg of a pair of pantyhose to protect. One last tip that I use only in the most dire of circumstances--baby oil. It makes the tail super slick and attracts a fair amount of dust, but if there is a knot that I just cannot get out, I massage a tiny drop of baby oil into the snarl and work it gently with my fingers. If you must use copious amounts of the stuff, I'd wash it out after the tail was completely detangled. I hope this helps, and good luck on that crazy tail!

Answer 5

I would leave him alone unless my neighbor had ask me to work with the horse. But what ever u do stay out of the pen with him , but honestly I would tell them Not interested if they have asked and suggest they hire a trainer.

Answer 6

start with trying to get close outside the pen. its going to take time. but u have to gain his trust. give it an apple a day or a treat if he comes over to u nicly with u outside the fence. call it over. seem friendly. do NOT show any fear at all of the horse will take advantage. sounds like a fun horse to break in u guys r lucky. just remember to be kind hearted and show that u love him. just start slow try to get close everyday. and finally when it seems ok then u go in. slowly let the horse come to u. dont go to the horse. call him over with an apple or a treat in ur hand. if he gallops hes excited dont get scared stand ur ground dont show any fear. once he calms down pet him and give him treats for being calm. talk to him. but most importantly give him attention and love everyday petting praising treats so on.

good luck =)

Answer 7

If it is a paint with two different color eyes it is probably psychotic and you don't want to deal with it. You should never deal with someone else horse especially a crazy one. It could just get you hurt. Monty Roberts has good techniques, but there is a point where a horse is just mentally off and unless you want to put it in a rodeo you got to get rid of it if it is that dangerous.

Answer 8

ok well if its your neighbors horse why are you messing with it? plus if you don't know how to train horses you don't want to start with an aggressive horse

Answer 9

If it is your neighbours horse let them deal with it otherwise you could get seriously hurt. If they want some addvise there best bet is to get someone who knows what there doing to train it. GOOD LUCK AND BE CAREFULL!

Answer 10

Get a proffessional trainer who knows how to handle an aggressive horse.