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| Need a good source for information about possible options. Briefly: Horse, abused by whomever was trying to break him. Long story short … very apprehensive horse with sensitive panic button. Has periods where he does really well followed by unpredictable periods where he is fearful, such as not wanting to be caught, pulling back, difficulty bridling, running off once he's broke free. Was treated for ulcers … did well, but still has that "on edge … waiting for the other shoe to drop mistrustful" demeanor. I've owned this horse for a couple of years now and I'd like to figure this out. |
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| I have one at home that was the same way. He actually has scars on the top of his head that looks like it got split open some how. Anyways, what have you done to help get him over it? |
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Location: Great NW | Acupressure treatments(more than 1 or 2 times) and/or try the Linda Tellington Jones (tellington TTouch Training) methods on them. If he is pulling back he has pain issues in axis area of the head, shoulders and hips. He has Migraines all day, everyday and they are worse the day or two after pulling back. as long as his axis is out he will have difficulty with decifering what he is seeing and sometimes their balance is off - so they are nervous they will not be able to get away if cornered. Pain is there - you just can not see it. Have you had his eyesite checked. Also, I had a horse that reacted this way when his protein levels were too high I took him off the Alfalfa and other high protein foods and he became a docile pet. Just some options to look at and try. |
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| JRC - 2013-11-19 10:07 AM
I have one at home that was the same way. He actually has scars on the top of his head that looks like it got split open some how. Anyways, what have you done to help get him over it?
I actually just spend time with him, talk with him. Cookies, cookies and more cookies. Treated him for ulcers. If I'm going to put something on him, splint boots, etc. I usually tell him what I'm doing. If he's watching me or seems overly curious, I let him smell what I have in my hand. I try to never be in a hurry with him (so I can't be late!) He did really well for a while and one of his only issues was loading by myself. If I had a buggy whip and just had it in my hand, he will get right in. Otherwise I need another horse or a person waiting to get in behind him.
He has a skin that forms bump on his forehead that the vet says must be left over skin from a scrape that the skin healed over. My vet calls it his "panic button" Generally he is a good guy. No vision issues and even if we have him adjusted, he still puts his head way way up so its difficult to bridle him. THis is the same horse that I wanted to use my PHT blanket on but he won't let me put it over his head, even if I scrunch it up.
Was trying to think outside the box and look at other options. I didn't consider the protein aspect though. I will have to look into that. |
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| Rescue remedy. Really helps take the edge off when they are nervous. |
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Location: Kansas | What kind of bumbs are they??? Is he over reactive about everything? Does he ever get a snotty nose? Sometimes it can be a herpes issue so you can get some HRP from Silver Lining and give lots of extra Lysine. Usually stress will bring out the issue and then it manifests in many different ways. Would love to know about the bumps or more specifics about them. I also think you got lots of other good advice on here. I have also had great luck with a product called Allay by Adeptus. It has licorice, calcium, and extra magnesium and those are great ingredients if they have an imbalance and need more magnesium which calms them down and licorice is great for ulcer issues if there are some. There is also a prebiotic in this product to help the digestive tract which will help them utilize all this better. I definitely think you have something up out of the ordinary and kudos to you for thinking outside the box!! I have learned over the years most all problems can be solved if you learn about these things that are off instead of running to a vet. I have a kinesiologist come out from time to time and they can muscle test for what they need and usually go right to the problem on the horse. Mine is certified in human and horse problems. He went to chiropractic school to learn the anatomy part. |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | I have a horse that I bought back in 06. He was a stallion at that time about 9 yrs old. He didn't pull back or panic on the ground per say but when I was running him if things didn't go absolutely perfect he would freak out during the pattern and start making laps. There isn't a bit out there that will stop a horse in a panic. I learned the more I fought to stop him the harder he ran. He would get a wild look in his eyes and terrified! It took years but I learned a little about his past, should say I learned a lot about his past. I loved on him, carried treats in my pocket. Got off him in the pen and loosened his cinch and gave him a treat. Anything to let him know I wasn't going to use a whip on him or beat him....just hugs and kisses. A couple years ago I was running him in a rodeo on horrible ground and we wiped out BAD. I was knocked goofy laying on the ground with my foot twisted in the stirrup while he stood like a statue and didn't move until I came to and rolled so my foot came out of the stirrup. At that point I knew he was cured. With a wreck like that and he took my health and welfare before his fear. He's now 17 and will have a forever home with me. |
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