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Apr 20, 2008 23:18:46 GMT -12
Post by beverley16 on Apr 20, 2008 23:18:46 GMT -12
Teddy keeps rearing if he is asked to do anything he doesnt want to do I tried a pressure halter & up he went. It is hard to know what to do that may stop him. Anyone got any suggestions he is 9 months old and I want to break him of the dangerous habit.
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Apr 21, 2008 0:06:40 GMT -12
Post by sarah on Apr 21, 2008 0:06:40 GMT -12
When I used to ride for a stud they had quite a few youngsters, lots of them where not easy to handle. . I did find that the pressure halter worked quite well, but maybe in your case not. I would give the pressure halter another go, alternativley... a normal halter is probley better than a head coller as you have more pressure. . I would lead on a lunge line or long rope so your less likey to get kicked or let go. . I would allways carry a whip of some type.
I wouldn't worry to much as he is most likley to outgrow this habbit.
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Apr 21, 2008 0:47:41 GMT -12
Post by beverley16 on Apr 21, 2008 0:47:41 GMT -12
Thats a bit of reassurance sarah, I had thought of using a lunge line but didnt want him think he can get away from me. He has got 2 teeth coming through but I dont think thats why he is going up in the air.
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Apr 21, 2008 8:20:01 GMT -12
Post by alijane on Apr 21, 2008 8:20:01 GMT -12
Is he still entire? It may just be that he is feeling very well and has worked out that rearing is a great game to wind you up! I am no expert with pressure halters, but I understand that if you dont apply and release the pressure at exactly the right time they may not work as you are expecting. Certainly I would make sure I always have a hat on whilst handling him and give him some time ( I am very much in agreement with Sarah - hopefully it's just a phase). If you are really worried is there anyone else there who can see him and advise you, or handle him and see if they get the same reaction from him?
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Apr 21, 2008 10:26:20 GMT -12
Post by dogndobbin on Apr 21, 2008 10:26:20 GMT -12
Naughty Ted. Lets hope he does grow out of it Bev.
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Apr 21, 2008 20:44:31 GMT -12
Post by beverley16 on Apr 21, 2008 20:44:31 GMT -12
He was gelded at 5 1/2 months old alijane. The vet is coming to give him & Lil their jabs today & he is going to look at him....... a friend suggested yesterday that maybe when he was gelded one of his round thingys might not have dropped so I am getting him checked over, mouth, legs everything. My OH & my Mum handle him on a daily basis & he is no problem..... someone else suggested turning him away for 6 months but I don't really want to do that cos I'm only going to have a bigger & stronger problem.
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Apr 22, 2008 4:01:40 GMT -12
Post by beverley16 on Apr 22, 2008 4:01:40 GMT -12
Update......... the vets been & checked his teeth and he has got 1 wolf tooth but it isn't causing any problems. Checked his bits to make sure he had been gelded properly and basically said he is taking the p*ss!
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Apr 22, 2008 4:44:53 GMT -12
Post by silverlady on Apr 22, 2008 4:44:53 GMT -12
Bev he's a baby he needs to play, has he got a friend he can play with, a mare would probably keep him in line. 'O' had to be taught to play when we got him Alibi (horse) taught him.
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Apr 22, 2008 6:49:58 GMT -12
Post by Spider on Apr 22, 2008 6:49:58 GMT -12
Wait untill his teeth have all come through. Then get a good horse dentist and get the wolf tooth removed better a dentist, rather than the vet. As they are trained as dentists, vets are not trained as dentists but have to say they do know their way around a horses mouth. If that makes any sence I would also try the pressure halter again when his teeth have settled down. I}f your not sure that you are using it correctly, then find someone who can teACH you. don't be affraid to ask. Good luck... and if all else fails... a swift kick up the bum may help ..... only kidding ;D
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Apr 22, 2008 7:04:13 GMT -12
Post by alijane on Apr 22, 2008 7:04:13 GMT -12
Yes Bev, totally agree with Silverlady. If he hasn't already got one, he would really benefit from another of a similar age to play with, ideally another gelding as the boys seem to play more! An older mare would teach him some manners too which would hopefully make life a bit easier for you. Hopefully this would help him to learn that he can play, but he also has to tow the line in the appropriate places. This approach has certainly worked for me in the past, but it takes a certain amount of bravery to risk your precious youngster out with strange horses to start with. I lost no end of sleep worrying about my filly to start with. Personally, if he was mine I would work the issue now as I would be inclined to agree with your "bigger & stronger" thoughts as he is a fair size already.
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