my first yearling.....

[qhflicka]

The stallion Scribbles Ratchett was offered free on Dreamhorse about three weeks ago. I did google to try and find more info on him before trying to find him a home on another forum.
I will try and find the contact info for him for you.

[qhflicka]

These people can definately help you. They may even have been the breeders of your yearling.
They have bred many of their mares to Scribbles Ratchett and are in Neah Bay.

See www.painteddreamsranch.com/mares.html

[ladyhunter1980]

I went through some of the other photos the lady I got Sonny from sent to me and the the picture of the mare they called "Indy" on that site is the same as one of the pictures she sent to me, so I believe this is quite possible Sonny's dam. I'll call and e-mail Painted Dreams to see if this is the case. Thank you for so much for your help!

[hooti4me]

Lisa, there are afew people on here from Graham area (WInterlakes farm-Chelsea to name one) maybe they will post and offer to come assist you.

[ladyhunter1980]

Thanks, hooti4me. I may very well take somebody up on an offer for help

[mymercedes]

Hi Lisa,
I also live in Graham, and would be happy to stop by and help however I can. I'll send you a PM with my info so you can contact me if you'd like!
Kim

[trillium]

My cure for rearing, which I used on a couple of horses. If you are confident enough and the horse is only rearing because it is spoiled or got away with it when it was a baby. Carry a long whip with you, make sure you know how to use it before hand. When he decides to rear, turn and snap him in the belly with the whip. It will only take a couple of good pops and he will not like it. It is nature to protect their underside. Too many people spoil their foals when they are young, allowing agressive/play behavior because they think it is cute. Then when the horse gets large, it is dangerous. A few good, quick pops from a whip does not hurt anything. Think of how a mare would correct a non respectful foal. She would kick or bite him. A quick smack in the underside, done immediately to correct bad behavior will make him acquire manners which are essential in his life.

[Buena]

Barb Apple (and her assistants) are nearby in your area. You may consider contact her for some advice or help.

www.barbapple.com/

[countrygirl]

I live in the graham area as well, and I too have been having a lot of problems with my young horse. As for vets and farriers... for A vet i would recommend Doctor David Best, whom you can find in the phonebook. He is great with my animals. And I use a great farrier, Bill... something or other. I will get the number tomorrow and give it to you.

But for your rearing problem, my six year old does it on a lead[only if you try to get her to do something she doesnt wanna do] and when I ride her. Im not the most experianced person here, im still in highschool, but I have worked with a few yearlings. You just gotta take time with him and dont force him into it right away. drag the rope around him, drape it around his legs and stuff, and let him learn it wont hurt him. he might be a bit scared of it.

[tls]

We have a great local source for information about sacrifice areas and anything else you want to know about mud free horse keeping. Check out Horses For Clean Water at www.horsesforcleanwater.com. They have regularly scheduled educational events and farm tours which are almost always free.

[shekaberry]

Rhythm used to rear when leading and the second I felt him go up I turned around and smacked his front legs with the end of the lead rope. He only ever did in once with me so I don't know if it's because I did that or if he had other work done, but horses are protective of their bellies and legs.

[ladyhunter1980]

....and thankas for the suggestions for Sonny's rearing issue. I'll be out working with him today and I'll try these out if the need arises

[cat67]

It sounds to me like he probably has not ever been taught to lead. I'd recommend using a butt rope, like you would with a weanling, to create pressure to move him forward. That way you are not pulling on his face, which is what causes the rearing (resistance to the pressure, since he hasn't been taught to give to it). Barb Apple could definitely be helpful, both with the yearling and with teaching you Yearling 101.

Dr. Best is great, and I'd also recommend Dr. Briskey for low-cost gelding now that you've acquired the daddy. He will do them for under $100 - great bargain. Is Scribbles trained to ride or are you starting from scratch with him also?

[cricket]

My yearling advice: don't let them get away with ANY disrespectful behavior (rearing, biting, etc.). If you need to get help from a trainer, do it.

I don't know how big he is, but if you let him get away with rearing now, it will only get worse and much more intimidating as he grows older and bigger. I let my yearling QH gelding get away with WAY too much because I didn't know any better. Trust me, I was really wishing I had nipped the challenging behavior in the bud when I was taller than him and he only weighed about 750 lbs, rather than wait until he was about 1,200 lbs and almost 16 hh. I thought he was going to stomp me into the ground more than a few times.

He's almost 8 now and I've taught him to be respectful with the help of a trainer, but if I could go back to the beginning with him, I'd definitely get him to respect me BEFORE I worried about him liking me.