Thanks for the replies. He wasn't eating yet, I was about to pour the feed and wanted him to be back before I poured it. It's been a bit of a free for all with the horses for the past month. I was hospitalized for a bit and had a c-section. During that time and recovery, others were feeding for me and I think a few bad habits got started - this being the worst of it (I hope!). Obviously, I had concerns beforehand because I felt the need to take the crop with me. Tonight it will be the lunge whip I guess, but I've got to say I like PDJ's club idea!