I have just bought a 5yr old miniature stallion. His previous owners didnt handle him much and his is very spooky of sudden movements. The only time i was able to pat him was in the trailer and i put a halter on him. This was the first time he had a halter on!
When we arrived at my property, i tried leading him to his paddock, and he refused to move, even with a dressage whip. Eventually after pushing and pulling, and alot of patience, we got him into his yard.
My questions are-
How do i get him to allow me to pat him? (everytime i go to pat him he spooks and takes a step back)
How do i teach him to trust me?
How do i teach him to walk on a lead?
I know people might say i shouldnt have bought him etc. But i couldnt let him live his life the way it was. I have all the time in the world for him and will give him a great life!
Thanks
Here is a pic of him!
When we arrived at my property, i tried leading him to his paddock, and he refused to move, even with a dressage whip. Eventually after pushing and pulling, and alot of patience, we got him into his yard.
My questions are-
How do i get him to allow me to pat him? (everytime i go to pat him he spooks and takes a step back)
How do i teach him to trust me?
How do i teach him to walk on a lead?
I know people might say i shouldnt have bought him etc. But i couldnt let him live his life the way it was. I have all the time in the world for him and will give him a great life!
Thanks
Here is a pic of him!
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