February 24, 2021

Polaris ~ Correcting HERD mentality

 Yep. 

Big mistake on my part was to put Polaris back into the herd last fall. Winter has pretty much undone all his training, and created NEW problems. Don't get me wrong, he is still the sweetest boy and as lovable as a colt can get.

However, he tries to play as he did with the other horses. This behavior includes, being "Mouthy" and 'attitude' that tries to "nip", "turns to kick" and "rears up" when he's wanting to play or being asked to do something he doesn't want to do.

It's only been a week and a half at the new barn.....
I know it's going to take some time... 

But I feel like we're back to square one and starting over.... Only this time, he's older and bit more cocky about it.

Polaris is back in the stall and it's him alone in his paddock. {This was recommended to help "un herd" him}. The girls are together next door.

We are working on haltering without the 'head toss' and walking to the paddock and back without spook episodes or breaking away. I know I have to give him some time to learn the new barn yard and get used to the new routine...

I went to You Tube for some inspiration on 

The mouthy, nipping issues....


And for the rearing up and authority issues....



I'll let you know how it goes after a couple weeks. 
Now,
What I need ;

is a round pen that he can't jump the walls on ~ lol 

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