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Yes by all means take him out of that environment.  I hope this post isn't 
redundant-- I've been gone for a few days.  Jeff Wonnell gave me a good 
training tip for a mare who was foal proud and aggressive about it and it was 
long past the initial first few days. He said to cut off the auto waterer and 
only give her a pail at a time and hand carry it in (being careful not to 
threaten) and then remove it when she has stopped drinking. He emphasized to 
wait long enough for her to get thirsty-- not so much though that her milk 
production suffers-- but then the milk comes first so she will get sunken in a 
little before the production suffers I was told. Do the same with the food-- 
Let her get hungry then bring it in a little at a time and take out what she 
doesn't eat right away. I did more frequent feedings yet less. The object is of 
course for her to realize how dependent she is on you and that you are keeping 
her alive-- a GOOD thing (as Martha would say). If she showed any sig
n of aggression, I was to walk away and try again later.
It worked like a charm. Within a few days she was happy to see me and not 
aggressive at all towards me. Then the fun petting etc began and eventually she 
let me work with the baby as well.
Just an idea given to me by a very smart man who was still training horses in 
his 80's :-)
Hope it helps!
Bette
Bette Lamore
Whispering Oaks Arabians
Home of Bunny and 16.2h TLA Halynov
who lives on through his legacy Hal's Riverdance!
http://www.arabiansporthorse.com

"Life is not  a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely
in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside,
thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming --WOW-- what
a ride !! "


Susan & Jerry Milam wrote:
> Sounds like he definetely needs a change of scenery. Guess you need to
> decide what kind of bond you two have to determibne if you want to go
> through his recovery with him or not. As long as he is at that barn he will
> be a problem. He can't "relax".  JMHO
>
> Susan 
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Cat ^ ^ ~
> Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 1:13 PM
> To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [RC] Flagstaff Arab needs retirement
>
> I am in Flagstaff, AZ, and am going to retire my Arab Oro.
>
> He has been traumatized and the things which have happened are not his fault
> but he is not a suitable horse for me even as a trail horse at this point.
>
> I know that a lot of endurance people have too many horses, but if any wants
> a pasture pony as a companion he is great with gentle or non-aggressive
> mares and geldings.
>
> He is suffering from post-traumatic stress from the beating he took at the
> place I am boarding him and needs a loving retirement home.
>
> I am moving him to my trainer's home until I can find a
> place for him.    He is not safe for me to ride so I cannot
> expect anyone to pay for him.
>
> So if I am lucky enough to find a retirement home for
> him, I will be thrilled.   I am not thrilled about this situation
> at all, but I feel that is the best for him.

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