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Old 15th Jan 2009, 07:28 PM
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Some EVIL person has RUINED my horse!
My horse, merlin, is a 27 yr old cob, he had the most LOVELY nature. He would follow me everywhere, i could crawl right under him he was so docile and affectionate.

I saw him on sunday night and he was himself, but on monday morning he was charging about, bolting, thoroughly hand shy and just dam mean. I asked a few people on other yards and they had people breaking in and tormenting their horses, so it seems the same has happened with me?

Any ideas on how to get my old friend back? I have put him on calmer (topspec) and im trying to reassure him, but its heartbreaking to see him so afraid if me! PLEASE any ideas?!
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Old 15th Jan 2009, 07:30 PM
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He'll come round eventually but it may take time. He'll remember you and get back to normal but he may be a bit warier from now on. Sorry to hear about this, it awful! whereabouts are you?
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Old 15th Jan 2009, 07:31 PM
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im so sorry to hear that it is sooo bad. my only suggestion is do some nh ground work. sound do the trick, or help at least
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Old 15th Jan 2009, 07:32 PM
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that must be horrible! may be its just like start from square one?like you would with a new horse? building up yours and his confidence? if hes had a horrible experiance with who ever it was its only like buying a horse with a dodgey past? and theres no telling how long its being going on for? if its just got worse and your poor horse couldnt take it? when it got so far? hope that makes sense!

cant believe how selfish people can be, poor horsey-hope his normal lovely self comes back soon for you!
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Old 15th Jan 2009, 07:33 PM
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thats terrible what an earth goes through these people's minds makes me so angry !!!
i can't give you any advice but i hope with lots of love & paitents & time he will get back to the way he was.
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Old 15th Jan 2009, 07:35 PM
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thats terrible what an earth goes through these people's minds makes me so angry !!!
i can't give you any advice but i hope with lots of love & paitents & time he will get back to the way he was.
He has given me SO much happiness, i have all the love and patients in the world for him
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Old 15th Jan 2009, 07:37 PM
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He'll come round eventually but it may take time. He'll remember you and get back to normal but he may be a bit warier from now on. Sorry to hear about this, it awful! whereabouts are you?
Im in the northwest... Fylde coast
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Old 15th Jan 2009, 07:46 PM
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Thats so awful

Maybe some Bachs Rescue Remedy will help him through the trauma, if you ring the company they will mix you a special blend for his needs and that and patience and kindness will bring him back to you im sure.
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Old 15th Jan 2009, 07:49 PM
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Thats awful mindless idiots
I agree with previous comments, lots of groundwork to occupy his mind and build up his trust again. I'm sure the old Merlin will be back again in no time
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