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<blockquote data-quote="chippie" data-source="post: 799984" data-attributes="member: 5644"><p>Honestly, if the pony has already intentionally hurt you, I would ship him ASAP. Even gelding him may not improve his attitude.</p><p>I know that you did not ask for training advice. However, you can't teach something you don't know and you can't learn how to train a horse from books.</p><p></p><p>Talk to you vet and see if he/she can recommend a trainer to evaluate the horses and see if they can become what you want them to be.</p><p>You can end up spending a lot of money and still not have an equine that you can enjoy or is safe to be around.</p><p></p><p>Also, once a horse gets used to it's surroundings and gets in better health, it's true disposition will really show. If the pony is bad now, he will be even worse when he gains weight and gets confident in his new home. </p><p></p><p>I am a mom of 5 and a grandmother. I had horses a long time before I had kids. I can honestly tell you, that if I had any equine that did what that pony did, it would find wheels under it. A child's welfare (and mine) are worth more than an ill mannered stallion. gelding or mare.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and stay safe.</p><p></p><p>ETA: You can ask most any horse person, the free horses usually end up being the most expensive in the long run. That is sort of a standing joke in the horse industry.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chippie, post: 799984, member: 5644"] Honestly, if the pony has already intentionally hurt you, I would ship him ASAP. Even gelding him may not improve his attitude. I know that you did not ask for training advice. However, you can't teach something you don't know and you can't learn how to train a horse from books. Talk to you vet and see if he/she can recommend a trainer to evaluate the horses and see if they can become what you want them to be. You can end up spending a lot of money and still not have an equine that you can enjoy or is safe to be around. Also, once a horse gets used to it's surroundings and gets in better health, it's true disposition will really show. If the pony is bad now, he will be even worse when he gains weight and gets confident in his new home. I am a mom of 5 and a grandmother. I had horses a long time before I had kids. I can honestly tell you, that if I had any equine that did what that pony did, it would find wheels under it. A child's welfare (and mine) are worth more than an ill mannered stallion. gelding or mare. Good luck and stay safe. ETA: You can ask most any horse person, the free horses usually end up being the most expensive in the long run. That is sort of a standing joke in the horse industry. [/QUOTE]
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