Help, my new horse wont stop pacing the fence line? NOW WITH PICS

Kiwi Pony · 05-25-2008, 04:27 AM

My horse paces for a week whenever she is moved to a new place, then she's okay. So long as your horse isn't injuring himself or loosing weight I'd leave him for a week or so and see if he'll settle on his own... it's a big commitment to take on a whole 'nother horse! Good luck

Equus. · 05-25-2008, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiwi Pony

My horse paces for a week whenever she is moved to a new place, then she's okay. So long as your horse isn't injuring himself or loosing weight I'd leave him for a week or so and see if he'll settle on his own... it's a big commitment to take on a whole 'nother horse! Good luck

Thanks Kiwi Pony, Yeah that is why i am hoping he stops in a few days, he is getting better, its mainly when horses go past his paddock (His paddocks are next to riding tracks) but also when he sees my friends horse a couple of paddocks down. I've been checking him 5-6 times a day, he is eating normally, drinking normally,his stools are fine, rugging him at night.

Equus. · 05-25-2008, 09:55 PM

Not going to fill up his water bath for a day or two, to see if he's drinking enough. He's eating his hard feed and hay, but has been pacing most of the day in a corner where the paddock is sand (thankfully.. better than him doing it on harder ground i guess). I got my more experienced friend to look at him and she said to do the thing with his water bath, and also if i dont think he's drinking enough maybe try and electrolyte/rehydration thing?

shenanigans · 05-25-2008, 10:25 PM

If your concerned you can add some electrolytes to his feed since hes eating, it sure wouldnt hurt him.

Equus. · 05-25-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by shenanigans

If your concerned you can add some electrolytes to his feed since hes eating, it sure wouldnt hurt him.

Is this like a powdered mix?

and where would i get it? thanks so much.

shenanigans · 05-25-2008, 10:37 PM

It comes in powder & liquid, you can get it at any feed store or even the vets but the feed stores much cheaper...if you cant get to a feed store just add some salt or sugar to the water till you can pick some up.

Equus. · 05-25-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by shenanigans

It comes in powder & liquid, you can get it at any feed store or even the vets but the feed stores much cheaper...if you cant get to a feed store just add some salt or sugar to the water till you can pick some up.

Thanks heaps

Appylvr · 05-26-2008, 01:06 AM

Sounds like he's just getting accustomed to his new home. When I moved up here about 7 months ago my horses didn't stop walking the fence for days. They came from a much smaller area and I think they were having a blast!

Congrats on your new boy! Do we get any pics?

freedom32 · 05-26-2008, 03:24 AM

Just give him time, as has been said. If he's done it before according to his previous owners its just his 'thing' when he is nervous. If he is used to being kept with another horse it will probably take him longer to get used to being alone, and you might want to consider a companion.

Equus. · 05-26-2008, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Appylvr

Sounds like he's just getting accustomed to his new home. When I moved up here about 7 months ago my horses didn't stop walking the fence for days. They came from a much smaller area and I think they were having a blast!

Congrats on your new boy! Do we get any pics?

Cool

Yeah he is my first horse so its all new to me. I love him though and want him to be happy.

This is my new boy (this isnt me riding him though

)

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05-26-2008, 01:06 AM	#18
Appylvr Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: California Posts: 7,133 Images: 310	Sounds like he's just getting accustomed to his new home. When I moved up here about 7 months ago my horses didn't stop walking the fence for days. They came from a much smaller area and I think they were having a blast! Congrats on your new boy! Do we get any pics? __________________ A solitary ride through the bush is more beneficial than six months with the best psychiatrist I've been snowballed! No hour of life is lost that is spent in the saddle

05-26-2008, 03:24 AM	#19
freedom32 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Capital of the Steeler Nation--PITTSBURGH Posts: 8,250 Images: 460 Blog Entries: 144	Just give him time, as has been said. If he's done it before according to his previous owners its just his 'thing' when he is nervous. If he is used to being kept with another horse it will probably take him longer to get used to being alone, and you might want to consider a companion. __________________ Pittsburgh gals bleed black & gold Snowballs!! Been hit with regular, yellow, mushy, and kitty ones! I have been NOEL'ed and Blessed In His Name

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05-25-2008, 04:27 AM	#11
Kiwi Pony Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,327 Images: 108 Blog Entries: 34	My horse paces for a week whenever she is moved to a new place, then she's okay. So long as your horse isn't injuring himself or loosing weight I'd leave him for a week or so and see if he'll settle on his own... it's a big commitment to take on a whole 'nother horse! Good luck

05-25-2008, 09:55 PM	#13
Equus. Full Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 75 Images: 11	Not going to fill up his water bath for a day or two, to see if he's drinking enough. He's eating his hard feed and hay, but has been pacing most of the day in a corner where the paddock is sand (thankfully.. better than him doing it on harder ground i guess). I got my more experienced friend to look at him and she said to do the thing with his water bath, and also if i dont think he's drinking enough maybe try and electrolyte/rehydration thing?

05-25-2008, 10:25 PM	#14
shenanigans Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 518 Images: 17	If your concerned you can add some electrolytes to his feed since hes eating, it sure wouldnt hurt him.

05-25-2008, 10:37 PM	#16
shenanigans Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 518 Images: 17	It comes in powder & liquid, you can get it at any feed store or even the vets but the feed stores much cheaper...if you cant get to a feed store just add some salt or sugar to the water till you can pick some up.