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Eventer4Ever

My new horse gets a bit looky sometimes and I've had quite a bit of trouble with it.. I get quite nervous myself but I contacted her old owner and she told me just to keep her focused on the job for the first 5-10 minutes of the ride until she settles down.. I just do 10 metre circles and serpentines and half circles and flexing to the inside then to the outside and lots of transitions (fast walk, slow walk, jog trot, lengthened trot) and she settle and listens to me.. As long as I keep her mind on the job she is too busy thinking to shy at things.. I hope this helped.. I also feed my performance horses pure magnesium..

Cheers..

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Tic Tac

Heyy,

Are you a nervous rider because there is a saying that if your nervous the horse can feel it and then they become nervous.
Or maybe it is just what he is like but that is unlikely.
Hope you figure out something soon.
But i have never had a horse that is like that.
Unless you find some sort of food.

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Yarraman

When we first got our TB Boy (8 YO) he was a little bit on the nervy side.

An older trainer and my daughers coach suggested I add Brewers Yeast to his feed to increase his Vitamin B intake.

I thought they were nuts but gave it a try and it has worked a treat. Would recommend you to give it a go.

paula223

I would say do lots of ground work with your horse first before even going out on him if hes the nervous type.
Then you both get to know each other better and you will learn more about him.
Just go back to basics,there is no rush to get him out just be patient as i always say low is Best rather than rush him into things,he will then get the confidence from you and you from him!!
How old is he and how long have you owned him?
Even sitting in his field with him or grooming him,lots of hands on
You will get there just takes time
My TB back in the UK was exactly the same and this i found worked for me,also i only fed her on econamy mix chaff and plenty of carrots and as much haylage(hay)
Everyone has different opinions so what ever suits
Good luck mate it will all come good

paula223

ROFL i meant to say slow is better not low lol