Need Some Horse Help

[dcfdwife]

I currently own a 10 year old quarter horse and have had him since he was 4 - Here are his good points: he is a social butterfly, loves people, very oral (will lick you to death), loves pizza crust, poptarts, doughnuts, sweet tea, peppermints and me - Here are his bad points: he is quirky, unpredictable when riding (will walk and jog (former western pleasure horse) till the cows come home) but please dont ask him to canter or jump - If you ask he will pitch a fit (tossing his head, popping up and down, its ugly) however if he decides he wants to canter its quite lovely - I have had 3 major accidents off of him - All three have gotten me flown to baltimore and this last one put a plate and 13 screws in my collar bone, 2 broken ribs and a concussion - I'm afraid to ride him and afraid not too - I love him to pieces, took me 2 years to pay him off and yes he is spoiled - I can't sell him because he does have a heart condition - Its a murmur - I have never pushed him because of it and as long as I have had him he has never had any problems - I would like to find him a really good home - I have no doubt he would love to be a pasture pet for someone and as long as they fed him twice a day with all the peppermints he can eat, he would be a very very happy horse - I called the horse rescue places to see if they could offer anything but since he is not abused or neglected they didn't have any ideas - I'm out of ideas and having a hard time with this decision - I would welcome anything - With as many horse people in the area I'm hoping someone could give me a fresh perspective - I know this is long but I really need help - Thank you very much

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[Pasofever (Premo)]

Originally Posted by citizen_fear

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Shiat can him...



Take him out back whip his arse tell the rescue he is abused...problem solved

[GoodnessME]

Originally Posted by citizen_fear

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Meanie!!!!

[ladyhawk]

Originally Posted by dcfdwife

I currently own a 10 year old quarter horse and have had him since he was 4 - ............... I would welcome anything - With as many horse people in the area I'm hoping someone could give me a fresh perspective - I know this is long but I really need help - Thank you very much

I can sympathize. I've been hearing about the rescues turning people down. It's really sad and I believe the other posts are not being mean on purpose but trying to get someones elses sympathetic attention.

It is really sad when a rescue/shelter has to turn an animal away for any reason.. It seems to contradict everything they stand for but with tighter budgets they also have to ensure the care of the others that were fortunate enough to get there first. I'm sure they are hoping you can find another way to keep her or be lucky enough to find her the right home.

Because I have been through a situation of having given one of mine up, only to regret that decision a year later upon hearing about her death... I could never do it again. There are no absolute guarantees except the ones you provide. Working out an arrangement which would help reduce your boarding fees...Which I'm sure you may have already tried. Having A legal document drafted with specific requirements to contact you first in the event they decide to sell or get rid of her and visitation rights, so to speak...

There are other options.
But only you can find the right answer
And you can ony find it in your heart. Nobody knows your horse like you do!

I wish you the very best of luck in your search..

June

[devinej]

ever tried a professional trainer?

[BZHorseMomE (Premo)]

Have you ruled out medical issues that could be causing him to act out. Tack not fitting could cause your horse to act out as well. Soooo many possible causes. Hope you can find a positive resolution.

I have a retired race horse that is a pasture pet up at my Mom's. Many days he would hack out great, but once and awhile he would resist and sometime drop his shoulder. Couldn't figure out what was causing it. Turns out he had injuryed his back prior to us getting him off the track.

Hope you can find a positive resolution.

[Busterduck (Premo)]

Originally Posted by devinej

ever tried a professional trainer?

I would have Devine work him. She is an excellent trainer with a gentle but firm hand, and a hell of a seat. If you want the best for your horse, and I am sure you do, the best thing you can do for him is to have him professionally trained. That would be even if you decide to ultimately rehome him. AND, if you want to continue to work with your horse, you can take lessons from whichever trainer your choose. Devine trains horses and gives lessons. I can without a doubt HIGHLY recommend her.

[campinmutt]

maybe the heart mummer has something to do with him and his unwillingness to lope....why can't he just be a walk jog horse??? there are lots of horses with problem lopes....if he is safe at he walk and jog , he could still be used and you could place him easier....good for you to disclose all is quirks !!

[spirit0219]

Is he good with kids? and walking on the lead line? If so, try an equine therapy for people group. Sometimes they will take horses they can use for their therapy programs. Like EquiKids. Or, before riding, have you worked him on the lunge line or round pen? What exactly does he do when you canter/lope? is he bucking? bolting? I have a horse that if you sit to far up on his shoulders when you canter he will buck, so I have to sit really deep in the saddle and keep a tighter rein then when walking or trotting. Sometimes it is how you may be sitting in the saddle. Also, you can sometimes try a different bit. My oldest horse is 35 ( my dad had his mother/3 generations have learned how to ride on him) and I am 31 and I am in the process of breaking and training my 3.5yr old warmblood. If you need any help or tips please feel free to contact me. But dont give up.