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Discussion on Pacing along fencing
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Member:
Joyback
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Posted on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2003 - 10:50 am:
Afew months ago, at another very well run stable, with a very knowledgable stable owner my gelding began pacing along the fence near the barn before feeding time
He had been getting a 1/4 grain feed.
It was thoughtthat it might have been that he wasn't getting enough grain and was increased to 1 can ( (Lg Coffee can.)Also that there had been a new gelding added to the herd. Pacing did not stop.
Now at a new barn where he was alone he began pacing at the back fence away from the barn. Thinking it might mean he needed a stable mate, a lorge pony mare has been added. Pacing stopped for a day or two and has now continued. He allmost seems as if he is in a daze at these times.
Any uggestion will be most appreciated,
Joyce
He has since been moved
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Westks
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Posted on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2003 - 8:45 pm:
Joyce more grain would not have been ever a choice, if anything more grain will make him hotter. I would suggest plain grass hay to munch on.
I would sooner remove all grain unless he is worked hard on a regular basis, and just give generous amounts of hay at feedings.
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Mrose
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Posted on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2003 - 11:52 pm:
When I've observed horses pacing it's been because they are anxious about something-it's almost dinner time; they can see a buddy but aren't with him; they miss a buddy they can't see; they are a stallion with mares near by; or they are in pain. Have you looked him over real good? Could he possible have ulcers? Would any of these situations fit? In these situations horses can be "in a daze" and you almost have to "save them from themselves" by tying them up for awhile or othewise interfering with their pacing and breaking the pattern to let their mind "get into gear" again. But, unless you figure out why he's pacing he'll go back to it again. Another thought-is he getting plenty of exercise?
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Kthorse
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Posted on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2003 - 11:41 am:
Hi,
I had an arab who I got when he was 3. I was a kid .He had already served mares. He was not good enough to be kept as a stud so my parents gelded him and gave him to me. He would constantly do the same thing when he attached himself to a particular horse(usually a mare) and they were out of his site. He would also do this when he could see no horses. I had him for 3 months in my back yard in my late 20's. he was around 20yrs old by this time and he paced my yard continueously. I never could stop this behaviour unless he bonded with another horse and was with them. He used to make himself so slim. Silly guy. Wish I could help. These horses usually have a high anxciety level. My horse was wonderful except for that little problem.
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