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| shfwarrior |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 5:41:01 PM
Just a quick update for anyone who might be interested. Max was gelded one week ago yesterday. Because of his age it was decided that he should be knocked down for a closed castration. The operation went well and whilst down he had his teeth skin and ears done as well. When he got back he was good for a couple of days and then the swelling grew and he got depressed. To cut a long story short we have had a couple of burst stitches but today he was turned out for a short while in the round pen on his own. He has MAJOR anxiety issues which he seems to resolve by " Marking Time" not weaving but proper piaffe which makes me think that at some time he may have been tethered. When led in hand if he is scared he just Drags towards what he is scared of. He appears to have no thaught for his own safety, he runs through fences, tries to barge through the telegraph pole tie ups and on the whole is going to be a long haul, but on a good note he does respond to GOOD BOY! prob never heard it before but learns quickly and loves his haylage... further news later if anybody is interested. will try for pics soon but its all hands on deck here ATM. Sue and Amie
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| precious |
Posted - 16 Feb 2011 : 1:46:00 PM
Bless max thank god he has got you that will understand his reasons.
Good luck please keep us posted x |
| shfwarrior |
Posted - 16 Feb 2011 : 1:37:06 PM
just wanted to say that if anyone would like to visit max or pop in for tea please feel free to PM us we are in kent near folkestone sue |
| pinkvboots |
Posted - 16 Feb 2011 : 10:32:38 AM
Bless him and them for rescuing him, sounds like having him gelded was the best thing for him, I am sure he will improve daily, please keep us updated on his progress. |
| sazzlepants71 |
Posted - 16 Feb 2011 : 10:20:07 AM
hi wow, poor boy, he is so lucky too have you! time is the healer i guess - you cant imagine what he has been through good luck its good to hear how you are doing xx |
| littlecrabbs |
Posted - 16 Feb 2011 : 10:07:23 AM
I,m so pleased that you have max,i am very lucky that the mare has obviously at some point been a much loved horse as she is so gentle and just wants to please even if she,s unsure.There are still horses left behind at the place they came from and although the rspca are involved things are still not good,they should be removed.Anyway good luck with max and please keep in touch. |
| shah |
Posted - 16 Feb 2011 : 10:03:58 AM
Well done - so nice to hear!! Can sympathise about severe anxieties, it's taken me 1,5 years to settle Mush so that he can now be in the field on his own (horses next door) without panicking while his mate is out for a ride. Time and patience will do it and at least Max is young so has the whole of his life now in front of him 
Let us know how it goes. |
| Nut |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 9:36:08 PM
well done Sue, hope it works out for you all and look forward to hearing how he gets on |
| Smiler |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 9:19:35 PM
oh brill have been waiting for an update and as said we are all interested in being kept informed , you are having a tuff time with him lets hope he does settle soon after his castration it does take time though my little boy was always a very quiet stallion after his castration im sure he was more full of himself !!!
oh and pics would be nice when you have time  |
| saddlebred |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 8:33:13 PM
Poor little man. He must feel really agrophobic if he has been couped up in a stable for all that time. Its bound to take a while for him to get used to being out.
Looking forward to seeing pictures and I hope that he does get a turnout friend to help him with all his anxieties.
Bless you for taking him on. I am sure he will repay you a million times over.
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| sasha |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 8:11:34 PM
Would there be any way you could introduce him to a little friend .. once his testosterone has receded? this might give him confidence out of the stable if he had a quiet old pony to turn out with??? |
| Suelin |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 7:36:06 PM
Bless you for taking him on and giving him the attention he deserves. Please do be careful, I do have a worry concerning the Piaffe bit. PM me if you want me to explain.
I wish you every good luck. |
| Callisto |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 7:28:22 PM
Poor lad, thank goodness you have taken him on, it's still early days yet, but of course we want to know how he progresses. Hoping he settles better soon. |
| alkarif |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 7:25:16 PM
Well Done shfwarrior....this boy has certainly found his shan-gri-la. Over time he will learn to trust again and settle and become your friend. These horses respond to individual care and attention, you are quite right sounds like he's had an unhappy history somewhere in his past, but thats an end to it, he's now found you and his future looks secure.
I look forward to hearing about his progress.
Best Wishes - Brenda M |
| cmj |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 7:15:26 PM
Bless him, poor little devil. Well done to you, you are his saviours. Bet he will become easier now gelded and cared for. We love to hear your news.
Best wishes, Caroline |
| jaj |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 7:06:18 PM
Cetainly sounds like a challenge but as others have said well done and yes definitely keep us posted as to his progress bless him.
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| georgiauk |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 7:00:46 PM
Well Done, I look forward to hearing how he progresses 8) |
| pintoarabian |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 6:21:10 PM
Well done for having the belief to have come this far. Yes, it will be a long haul but, with patience, understanding and resilience, you will make a huge difference to his life. Celebrate each success and keep us informed so that we can support you through the good and not so good days. His future without you would have been very dark. Hold that thought!  |
| Delyth |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 6:19:17 PM
He sounds as if he's had a sald old life :( It'll just take time and patience. Looking forward to hearing of his progress :)) |
| alison |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 6:15:33 PM
Well done! it does sound like it will be a long haul but I sincerely hope it will all be worth it in the long run. Please keep us updated as this is a story that has touched many hearts.
Alison  |
| Kharidian |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 6:12:25 PM
What a lucky boy to have found you. I hope he settles soon.
Caryn |
| Goldenmane |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 6:07:39 PM
Oh the poor boy, who knows what has happened, thank you and good luck because you sound so patient and I can imagine him piaffing around a tether. |
| phoenixbruka |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 6:04:45 PM
well done for taking him and persevering Im sure he'll settle down when he knows he has a long term home and has some friends for company.
Poor boy has certainly had some makor life changes hasnt he!
best of luck
susie |
| sab2 |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 5:52:32 PM
Bless him sounds like hes had a rough time, im sure he will settle down now hes in a stable home and has had his bits removed, best of luck with him . |
| avanti |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 5:50:17 PM
Well done you and yes of course we are interested, lucky boy to have found you xx |
| moatside |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 5:43:38 PM
Good luck with him - I hope he soon settles. |
