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>>Where are you located? I know a really good trainer >>in virginia. You can email me for more details. >>>Does anyone have any advice on de-spooking a mature >>>Friesian? I know some horses are naturally spooky, >but >>>I am hoping that is not the case with my Friesian. >We >>>have been doing lots of groundwork and working on >>>spooking in place, but I am afraid to get back on him >>>since he spooked and bolted. > >I'm in the middle of the country. I've got a really >good natural horsemanship trainer, so he is being >ridden and worked 5 days a week. I'm also going to >work more consistanly with him on his "despook" >exercises. I've got him standing still while we play >horseball, and he doesn't mind if I bounce it off him. > >I know it's difficult when we have to adjust our hopes >and dreams to reality, especially after spending so >much time and money to get our dream horse. He was a >different horse when my trainer and I tried him out. >Its so sad to think that some Friesian dealers are so >dishonest and sedate horses they are trying to sell. >Funny thing is, he does not spook at things you would >expect him to - like a big semi skid loader driving >and unloading by his pen. I think you really have to >work hard and consistenly to gain their trust.

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