Hi,
My Appaloosa, a lovely fellow is really nervous. I am quiet with him and I stroke him and talk to him when I have tied him up to groom. But he keeps stamping and yanking the rope. I bring Boogie up to the yard with him. As soon as I get on he is fine, he'll be caught without a problem, etc. He is a gorgeous guy but its this scary rearing, stamping thing he does. He stamped on my foot last week.
One explanation I have thought of is that he was gelded late. But I know some other horses who are fine even if they were gelded late too. What is wrong with him? Please help. Any suggestions or advice to how I can tackle this pogo stick horse?
He is fed on pasture mix, Alfa-A, garlic, Farrier Formula and Vinegar.
My Appaloosa, a lovely fellow is really nervous. I am quiet with him and I stroke him and talk to him when I have tied him up to groom. But he keeps stamping and yanking the rope. I bring Boogie up to the yard with him. As soon as I get on he is fine, he'll be caught without a problem, etc. He is a gorgeous guy but its this scary rearing, stamping thing he does. He stamped on my foot last week.
One explanation I have thought of is that he was gelded late. But I know some other horses who are fine even if they were gelded late too. What is wrong with him? Please help. Any suggestions or advice to how I can tackle this pogo stick horse?
He is fed on pasture mix, Alfa-A, garlic, Farrier Formula and Vinegar.