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| And here is another question.... We took both guys to a race this weekend and both of them acted like idiots when separated. Any suggestions on how to cope with the buddy anxiety? |
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| It doesn't happen overnight, but I have 1 that can be a huge turd and horribly buddy sour, we make being next to his buddies A LOT of hard work.. circles, figure 8s, flexing, loping tight circles till he's winded.. then the nice pleasant resting spot is far FAR away from friends... it's a process before it finally sinks in and there's always a need for a refresher now n then! |
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Location: Arizona | Can you separate them at home? I would take them out each day by themselves but still close enough where they can both see each other. Each day get further and further away. Try not to trailer them together as much as possible. Haul one, go ride, then haul back....it's a process.....but it can be done. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | When I hauled my horses I would tie them away from one another, I would put one on each side of my trailer, when they were tie next to one another is when they would act like ding-dongs but away form one another helped alot. |
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | want2chase3 - 2018-04-03 1:12 PM It doesn't happen overnight, but I have 1 that can be a huge turd and horribly buddy sour, we make being next to his buddies A LOT of hard work.. circles, figure 8s, flexing, loping tight circles till he's winded.. then the nice pleasant resting spot is far FAR away from friends... it's a process before it finally sinks in and there's always a need for a refresher now n then!
^^^THIS! |
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Location: WYOMING | My two get their pacifiers when one is about to leave the trailer. Its their hay bag paci and it works most of the time. I do try to tie them on opposite sides but cant always do that. |
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| unfortunately putting them in different paddocks is not an option. Last saturday was the first time we took both together at a race so really we didn't know what to expect. My husband rode one and I rode the other, and I had to work mine three times as hard than I usually do just to keep him focused on me!
My husband had no trouble with the other one until he spotted mine and then he would come unglued!
I really need to be taking both, the younger one needs to be doing exhibitions and the other one needs to be running but man, I hate to enter a race when they are both acting like idiots and not focused!
I guess we can start hauling them to little jackpots and start from there, and the bigger races just take one. I don't know, all I know is that I am blessed having two very good horses but together they are a lot of work and a pain in the a$$!! LOL |
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| Clinton Anderson has a REALLY good video on this!! It's up on YouTube =] I think it's just called "Buddy Sour" from Clinton Anderson. You and your SO will just have to do it with both horses. Good luck! |
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Location: New Mexico | Also keep in mind that horses are herd animals and they instinctively want to be together. To me, this is just nature and I find that keeping them happy is better than a stressed horse. |
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| Absolutely! But how can I keep them both happy and with less stress when I haul them both at a race? |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | love2ridepre - 2018-04-05 11:47 AM Absolutely! But how can I keep them both happy and with less stress when I haul them both at a race?
Do you tie them together/next to one another?
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| I had been yes. I am going to start tying them on each side of the trailer if possible.
This weekend we are going to an overnight barrel race. I requested separate stalls hoping that will help. I mean they are 50 stalls apart! I know they will be not happy for a few but I am praying both calm down after a bit. |
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| I have a horse who gets nervous at shows and paces at the trailer like crazy.
My vet mentioned that Confidence EQ or Zylkene could possibly help her feel at ease. I’ve ordered both and I’ll post my experiences when I’ve had the chance to try them both! |
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| please do! I will be interested to see if it helps |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Do they both act silly if so I would start them both on the B1 crumbles and see if that would help with their nerves, I had one that I kept on B1 crumbles he was always a nervous nelly, keeping him on the B1 did help him some I could always tell the difference when he was on this supplement. Its not going to work over night its got to get into their system befor you can see if its doing any good for them.. Its a very cheap supplement and worth it to give a try for a few months. |
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Location: Up North in Minnesnowta. | dRowe - 2018-04-05 12:08 PM I have a horse who gets nervous at shows and paces at the trailer like crazy. My vet mentioned that Confidence EQ or Zylkene could possibly help her feel at ease. I’ve ordered both and I’ll post my experiences when I’ve had the chance to try them both! I ordered Zylkene on the recommendation of my vet, too. I have a seasoned horse and need to haul a green horse, too. Green horse loses his mind at the trailer when his buddy leaves. My daughter's pony is not even an acceptable substitue. I am hoping the Zylkene helps. I haven't had a chance to try it, yet. My horses' vacation has been extended a little bit because winter just doesn't want to give up. It is so much easier just hauling one...
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| Mine consider themselves the dream team. On the closer small jackpots, I’ll just take my colt and leave the other at home. They spend a lot of time tied away from each other. They don’t like to be apart, and I don’t punish them for it, but they do know how to behave.
I had one a few years ago that I would just Ace to stand at the trailer. She eventually decided that being at the trailer by herself wasn’t terrifying and relaxed.
A lot of the time, they’re just scared and then they develop a bad habit when they think the stupid behavior releases the problem. |
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| we decided to take them both to an overnight big race this weekend. The young one needs to be hauled and it is relatively close to home. We rented stalls apart from each other thinking that maybe that will help. I know for a bit they will be upset but I am praying that by tomorrow morning when we actually have to race they both will be a bit more settled and ready to work.
I am blessed to have two awesome horses I know that but man, when they are so buddy sour can be quite a challenge too! |
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Location: Texas | Get a mini. They're cheap. I recently had one with an injured colt who had to be stall kept for a few months. He made the colt happy and comfortable. |
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Location: Idaho | want2chase3 - 2018-04-04 11:12 AM
It doesn't happen overnight, but I have 1 that can be a huge turd and horribly buddy sour, we make being next to his buddies A LOT of hard work.. circles, figure 8s, flexing, loping tight circles till he's winded.. then the nice pleasant resting spot is far FAR away from friends... it's a process before it finally sinks in and there's always a need for a refresher now n then!
Do this. Some horses catch onto it quicker than others.. and not JUST at shows. Do it at home if they show that behavior, put them in a situation where it is going to happen and do this exercise.
Works great!! |
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