Re: RC: RE: Endurance and CTR

[Bonita Young <corky@foothill.net>]

IMHO I would think it wise to take him to some other outings, schooling show
ect. where he will be tied to the trailer and get used to other horses coming
and going.  When you do go to a ride it would be good for him to have a buddy
that he is used to to be nearby.  Also try to get a spot as far away from all
the activity as possible.  I did ride my stallion on a coupple of rides, he was
a show horse and was use to all the hubub and I had no problems, most people did
not know he was a stallion.
Corky Young

Kirsten Price wrote:

> > Also, try to make sure he doesn't SCREAM all night.  (sigh)  Sorry, still
> > cranky from camping next to a screamer a couple of weeks ago.  I know, I
> > know, get over it :)
> >
> > Sylvia
>
> Hey! I'd be cranky too!
>
> Preventing obnoxiousness is high on my list.  However, he is being boarded
> at a stable with about 50 plus other horses and gets moved around quite a
> bit (between stalls and turnouts).  He's really been quite good.  He does
> occasionally talk on the trail (and gets a big repremand) and occasionally
> talks when I lead him (again, a big repremand).
>
> Right now, we mostly ride alone, sometimes with one other horse, and
> occasionally with a handful of horses. I have trailered him out a handful of
> times to ride with another horse (just day rides).  He stands tied and
> quietly with other horses doing things around him on a daily basis. He's
> definitely not perfect, but most folks (including my shoer and vet) don't
> know he's a stallion until I mention it.  Not bad for a green four year-old.
> But he does have his moments <wince>. And there's no telling how he'll react
> to the excitement of a ride camp.
>
> I am considering asking ride management (of an as yet undetermined ride) to
> allow us to come and camp, but not compete.  That way, if he gets obnoxious,
> we can leave. However, anyone who has started young horses, particularly
> stallions.... suggestions are welcome.
>
> Right now, my biggest dilemma is actually how to restrain him at a ride (as
> in for the night).  My older horse, I just tied to the trailer on a long
> lead.  He was pretty savvy and I could get away with it.  Not so here.  I
> feel like I need a dual system, at least until he gets some experience under
> his belt and proves that he's not very excitable.  I was thinking of a
> combination trailer-tie system with corral panels.  I do have a solar
> powered electric fence charger and could run a wire around the panels too.
> Advice on this subject would also be welcome.
>
> We won't be ready for our first LD until at least December and it's more
> likely to be spring (the one December ride is right in the middle of law
> school finals).  But, I might try to take him for a camping only experience
> or two this fall.  Again, advice and comments welcome.
>
> I promise to try my best not to keep anyone up all night.  Even us LDers
> need SOME sleep!
>
> Kirsten (and Splash)
>
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