KG349 wrote:
Questions then:
What other things are you doing to earn his respect?
I have taken him for walks down the road to get him used to different things and worked on leading during that time. I take care of all grooming needs. I've made him keep with me in doing different things around the other horses (with use of halter and lead rope). Any suggestions? I've only had this guy 2 months by the way.

How respectful is he when you are feeding him (does he paw, push, etc.)?
He is pushy with treats, but a few firms elbows to the overzealous nose have been helping with that.

What is he being fed?
He's pasture fed. This guy could get fat on air.

Has he ever spent time alone tied to a post for any amount of time?
He is starting to now. He was never really tied for any period of time before. I've tied him for gradually longer periods of time in the last 2 months. The latest was an hour. He was pissed. Pawed and snorted, yelling for his pasturemates. This is why he stayed there for an hour. I wouldn't let him out of it until he acted like a decent creature. Luckily, he doesn't pull back though.

How is he for the farrier and the vet?
I haven't seem him for the vet. He seems alright for the farrier. Got a little nervous when one of the other horses decided to rear, but came back to his senses quickly.

Respect goes beyond riding and round penning. In what other ways are you getting his respect?
I think we already had this question...

What is his history? How did you get him, what breed, age, etc. is he? Tell us more please.
He is a 4 year old APHA gelding. There are pics of him over on the confo side. His history is that my friend (the trainer) bred him out of her stud and mare. Since then, he hasn't done much but eat. He was halter broke and had a saddle on once before he was given to me. She knew I liked his personality and that I missed having a horse since I sold Chester, so he became mine. He was transferred over to a friend of hers field when he was two and came back worse for the wear, but doesn't seem to have any food issues from it.



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