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Location: Arkansas | emricmacy - 2017-11-21 4:41 PM
Today was moving day..all went well. Owner of the new boarding barn had a small area set up for him outside to hang out, with hay and water but could still interact over the fence with the geldings he will be in with tomorrow. 4 to a pasture. It was almost 60 degrees here in VT today and it's been in the 20's lately so took his blanket off and he rolled twice, so I think he settled in fine so far!
I'm happy so far, obviously I would love if we had a barn at home to keep him, but that's a goal for a few years down the road! I like that this facility is smaller. Halters off in the pasture, she has the whole barn on a worming schedule, and seems to really be on top of it. Its less than 10 min from my house. And we are both on the same page, it's only until April and she's fine with that. I made sure to secure a spot with my trainer at her barn.
Old barn owner came to me today telling me that I was never really comfortable there skyways, and I never really settled in. I was going to say something but I didn't. I just thanked her and said no hard feelings. I don't do well in big crowds, I just go to the barn, say hi to anyone there, groom and ride my horse, clean up any mess that I made and leave. Maybe because I wasn't the type to hang around?
Thank you to everyone who has helped me out with advice!
I think you made the right decision for your boy and for yourself. Wishing you the best at this new barn  | |
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| Quick update, he is doing good. Went to see him this morning. Seems to be getting a long good with his other pasture buddies. Owner said he's very fidigty in his stall if she brings him in first, but once other horses are in he is fine. I brought him in his stall today and he was anxious, calling for the other horses and pacing, which is not like him. I've never noticed him in the past to act this way. Guess it will take time. I attached a picture from this AM.
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Go Get Em!
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Location: OH. IO | Nice barn:)is he on an ulcer med or preventitive? He looks pretty:) | |
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| jake16 - 2017-11-24 4:42 PM
Nice barn:)is he on an ulcer med or preventitive? He looks pretty:)
No ulcer med, vet said I could put him on aloe Vera juice, but I haven't yet. What does aloe Vera juice do? He has lost about 75 lbs since I've had him. Barn owner is putting him on sentinel senior in addition to the grain he is getting now. I know he's only been at this place for a few days but he was pretty nervous acting today away from the herd and he's never been like that. The herd seems good, I watched them for 30 min or so. 4 to a pasture.
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Go Get Em!
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Location: OH. IO | If he already has developed ulcers,IN MY OPINION,aloe vera will do nothing for him.he needs treated first. | |
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| I don't know if he has ulcers or not.. | |
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| Just a little update if anyone is following..
Had a lesson with my trainer today, 1st one since moving to the new barn, and he was amazing tonight. I'm not sure if it's a combination of a bunch of things, but he was extremely focused today, didn't spook at anything, and was just happy! He's always been good at lessons, but he would spook a lot, would shut down here and there, and just lose focus, but not tonight! She asked if I had a new horse, lol!
Heading to a clinic with him Saturday! | |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | emricmacy - 2017-11-28 6:20 PM
Just a little update if anyone is following..
Had a lesson with my trainer today, 1st one since moving to the new barn, and he was amazing tonight. I'm not sure if it's a combination of a bunch of things, but he was extremely focused today, didn't spook at anything, and was just happy! He's always been good at lessons, but he would spook a lot, would shut down here and there, and just lose focus, but not tonight! She asked if I had a new horse, lol!
Heading to a clinic with him Saturday!
That's good news! How is his eating and demeanor now? | |
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Duct Tape Bikini Girl
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| Beautiful horse (and facility, I must say)! | |
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| Chandler's Mom - 2017-11-28 6:33 PM
emricmacy - 2017-11-28 6:20 PM
Just a little update if anyone is following..
Had a lesson with my trainer today, 1st one since moving to the new barn, and he was amazing tonight. I'm not sure if it's a combination of a bunch of things, but he was extremely focused today, didn't spook at anything, and was just happy! He's always been good at lessons, but he would spook a lot, would shut down here and there, and just lose focus, but not tonight! She asked if I had a new horse, lol!
Heading to a clinic with him Saturday!
That's good news! How is his eating and demeanor now?
His demeanor is much calmer, he's more relaxed. My trainer and I were just shocked at the change in his behavior today. I never once saw him eat hay outside at the old barn, and now every time I go see him and he's outside, he's eating from the roundbale. There is only 4-5 to a huge pasture and the dynamics seem so much better! | |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | emricmacy - 2017-11-28 7:02 PM
Chandler's Mom - 2017-11-28 6:33 PM
emricmacy - 2017-11-28 6:20 PM
Just a little update if anyone is following..
Had a lesson with my trainer today, 1st one since moving to the new barn, and he was amazing tonight. I'm not sure if it's a combination of a bunch of things, but he was extremely focused today, didn't spook at anything, and was just happy! He's always been good at lessons, but he would spook a lot, would shut down here and there, and just lose focus, but not tonight! She asked if I had a new horse, lol!
Heading to a clinic with him Saturday!
That's good news! How is his eating and demeanor now?
His demeanor is much calmer, he's more relaxed. My trainer and I were just shocked at the change in his behavior today. I never once saw him eat hay outside at the old barn, and now every time I go see him and he's outside, he's eating from the roundbale. There is only 4-5 to a huge pasture and the dynamics seem so much better!
So excited for you and your boy that things are turning around  | |
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| emricmacy - 2017-11-28 7:02 PM Chandler's Mom - 2017-11-28 6:33 PM emricmacy - 2017-11-28 6:20 PM Just a little update if anyone is following.. Had a lesson with my trainer today, 1st one since moving to the new barn, and he was amazing tonight. I'm not sure if it's a combination of a bunch of things, but he was extremely focused today, didn't spook at anything, and was just happy! He's always been good at lessons, but he would spook a lot, would shut down here and there, and just lose focus, but not tonight! She asked if I had a new horse, lol! Heading to a clinic with him Saturday! That's good news! How is his eating and demeanor now? His demeanor is much calmer, he's more relaxed. My trainer and I were just shocked at the change in his behavior today. I never once saw him eat hay outside at the old barn, and now every time I go see him and he's outside, he's eating from the roundbale. There is only 4-5 to a huge pasture and the dynamics seem so much better!
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Location: Ohio girl moved to PA | So glad to read things have turned around for you and your boy! He sounds to be settling in great and is more relaxed/happy. Good thing you left that other place!! | |
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| Thank you all! I hope he stays this good! I'm off to the barn now to meet with the farrier but here are a few recent pictures. One from last week, and one from yesterday!
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