excitable horse

[Myna Cryderman <mcryderman@escape.ca>]

I would like some  suggestions about how to calm an excitable horse at vet 
checks.  This horse raced on the track before his career started in 
endurance three years ago.  He is an excellent horse.  The only problem I 
have with him is that if he has been really moving right along with the 
front runners, which is where he prefers to be and is capable of doing, he 
doesn't come down at vet checks.  It is not due to being over stressed but 
excitement.  He loves the race. If he goes at this pace on his own I have 
no trouble with his pulse recovery. You can tell he is excited not stressed 
because he is so distractible and watches every horse as it comes and goes 
and doesn't settle into eating and drinking. When he hasn't been in a group 
of horses  he will eat and drink really well. He usually is not an 
excitable horse only in this situation. Does anyone have any suggestions 
for getting his mind back to business in  this situation?

Myna