I got a horse last year who was a top barrel horse but he had been starved so I spent most of the time getting him healthy I started to ride him a while ago and twice he reared up and over once when I had him tied to trailer and once when I was going to get on and the second time he layed there for a while I dont know if this is behavior problems or something else?
Posted 2015-08-10 2:12 PM Subject: RE: need advice
A Barrel Of Monkeys
Posts: 12972 Location: Texas
Does he do this when you tighten the cinch?
If so, that can be a sign of ulcers. Also, he may be a horse that you need to tighten the cinch in steps - walk him a little, tighten a little more, until he is comfortable.
Posted 2015-08-11 11:55 AM Subject: RE: need advice
Professional Amateur
Posts: 6750 Location: Oklahoma
Think I would start by taking him to the vet and go over him, chiro, teeth, etc. Try to eliminate the pain issues and then you have a mental issue that will need to be corrected. Good luck! Depending on the age of the horse and how long the pain issue has gone on - it can be a difficult road to bring him back to being a safe horse.
I would be scheduling that vet appointment and go from there.
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