Horse with to much energy!?

Just_me · 01-18-2006, 08:38 AM

My horse is a totally different dude during the winter.I ride him EVERY day,and he gets turned out every day as well(if there is no snow blizzard etc.).But he still has to much energy left,he get`s aggresive since he can`t let it out anywhere.What I mean by aggresive is that he starts to bit,and be dominat over his pasture friends,and he starts to act up(always wants to go and run,nip me etc).He starts to lose his respect and I just had it!He is not an OTTB,infact he is 15

Grandpa is getting young again

He is a very strong horse,but nothing that can`t be handled under saddle.
Do you think it`s bad for him if I free lunge,EVERY DAY,for 15-35minutes then give him a 10minute break and afterwars do our regular riding routine of 40-50 minutes?The reason I`m asking is because it get`s pretty could here,in NY,and some people don`t ride because they think it`s bad for the horse?
Noone in the barn where I board rides the horses very hard at this time of year.
If you have other suggestions you can,ofcourse,tell me

CowGirlUp1833 · 01-18-2006, 08:41 AM

What type of diet does he have? How many hours per day of turnout does he get? Can it be increased?

Just_me · 01-18-2006, 08:43 AM

Oh I forgot to tell you all how much grain he gets,he gets bluesteel twice a day(less then in the summer though!).

Just_me · 01-18-2006, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by CowGirlUp1833

What type of diet does he have? How many hours per day of turnout does he get? Can it be increased?

he gets turned out from 8 or 9 am till 3 or 4 pm.At 4 I start to ride him.I don`t think he can be out more because it get`s dark and very slippery outside(he could break his legs if he starts to run).

CowGirlUp1833 · 01-18-2006, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

Oh I forgot to tell you all how much grain he gets,he gets bluesteel twice a day(less then in the summer though!).

How much tho? Volume wise? What type of hay is he getting and how much? Also, is his paddock too hard for him to play in at all during the day?

Just_me · 01-18-2006, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CowGirlUp1833

How much tho? Volume wise? What type of hay is he getting and how much? Also, is his paddock too hard for him to play in at all during the day?

He gets less then a three quater scoop of grain.
I`m not sure what kind of hay he gets,just regular hay-nothing speciall.
His pasture is big but covered in ice and snow ofcourse during the winter,he can run around in it.

JCH · 01-18-2006, 09:19 AM

if he has good weight on him mabey wean him off the grain alltogether and just increase the hay also i dont see a problem with longeing him before riding to help burn some excess energy

Shotgun93 · 01-18-2006, 09:21 AM

I would suggest that instead of just free lunging him to get rid of excess energy, do some actual tasks with him at liberty. Do things like yielding the hind and the front end, moving off a steady pressure and a rythmic pressure, ask him to go sideways on the rail, and then try it without the rail. If you have access to jumps or poles, do things like backing over the pole, moving sideways over the pole, set up a an "L" shape with the poles and back him through it, send him over the barrels, between the barrels, through gates and other obstacles. Do things that stimulate his mind too, not just his muscles. Even spending just 15 to 20 minutes on this will really help his attitude a lot.

Just_me · 01-18-2006, 09:30 AM

Shotgun93,I`ll try it out today.I`m going to spend 10minutes on backing,yielding etc. and 10 on lunging,so his body and mind get extra work.

MissBandit · 01-18-2006, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jch

if he has good weight on him mabey wean him off the grain alltogether and just increase the hay also i dont see a problem with longeing him before riding to help burn some excess energy

I'm with John here.
The snappy weather really gets to some of them, makes them more hyped up. Is he TB?

01-18-2006, 08:38 AM	#1
Just_me Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: europe-the wide wild world:-) Posts: 2,519 Images: 6	Horse with to much energy!? My horse is a totally different dude during the winter.I ride him EVERY day,and he gets turned out every day as well(if there is no snow blizzard etc.).But he still has to much energy left,he get`s aggresive since he can`t let it out anywhere.What I mean by aggresive is that he starts to bit,and be dominat over his pasture friends,and he starts to act up(always wants to go and run,nip me etc).He starts to lose his respect and I just had it!He is not an OTTB,infact he is 15 Grandpa is getting young again He is a very strong horse,but nothing that can`t be handled under saddle. Do you think it`s bad for him if I free lunge,EVERY DAY,for 15-35minutes then give him a 10minute break and afterwars do our regular riding routine of 40-50 minutes?The reason I`m asking is because it get`s pretty could here,in NY,and some people don`t ride because they think it`s bad for the horse? Noone in the barn where I board rides the horses very hard at this time of year. If you have other suggestions you can,ofcourse,tell me

01-18-2006, 09:19 AM	#7
JCH Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate ny Posts: 2,162 Images: 127	if he has good weight on him mabey wean him off the grain alltogether and just increase the hay also i dont see a problem with longeing him before riding to help burn some excess energy __________________ I just mixed baileys and Yoohoo . I feel like an alcoholic 2nd grader HGS members met 16

01-18-2006, 09:21 AM	#8
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 14,941 Images: 133	I would suggest that instead of just free lunging him to get rid of excess energy, do some actual tasks with him at liberty. Do things like yielding the hind and the front end, moving off a steady pressure and a rythmic pressure, ask him to go sideways on the rail, and then try it without the rail. If you have access to jumps or poles, do things like backing over the pole, moving sideways over the pole, set up a an "L" shape with the poles and back him through it, send him over the barrels, between the barrels, through gates and other obstacles. Do things that stimulate his mind too, not just his muscles. Even spending just 15 to 20 minutes on this will really help his attitude a lot. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

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01-18-2006, 08:41 AM	#2
CowGirlUp1833 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: On the Lake Michigan Shoreline Posts: 17,367 Images: 438 Blog Entries: 41	What type of diet does he have? How many hours per day of turnout does he get? Can it be increased?

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Just_me Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: europe-the wide wild world:-) Posts: 2,519 Images: 6	Oh I forgot to tell you all how much grain he gets,he gets bluesteel twice a day(less then in the summer though!).

01-18-2006, 09:30 AM	#9
Just_me Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: europe-the wide wild world:-) Posts: 2,519 Images: 6	Shotgun93,I`ll try it out today.I`m going to spend 10minutes on backing,yielding etc. and 10 on lunging,so his body and mind get extra work.