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Horse Behavior and Training

HOLLYWOOD UPDATE!

By:

MJ (Quebec,Canada)

Date:

2013-Oct-22 at 01:51PM

Hey guys! Hollywood and I have becomed super partners! But I need your input. The vet is coming tomorrow to have a look at his teeth. I've noticed some crazy/weird wear on my nylon bit so I called to make sure everything in ok there. Holly is so head shy! Well not with me anymore but the vet! Oh la la! How can I assist the best? Because of course I'm going to be there to support Him...

Kicki -- Sweden 2013-Oct-22 at 06:15PM

First of all - but you probably already thought of this - is to explain the problem to the vet. Hopefully he/she has tons of (good) experience with head shy horses.
I know not every one is in favor of sedatives, but if it was my horse, I would suggest the vet sedated him a bit to take the edge off and avoid bad memories; also safer all around for all involved.
Actually, I think most vets (at least over here) would opt to sedate almost regardless if only to ensure the safety during the procedure.

MJ (Quebec,Canada) 2013-Oct-22 at 07:37PM

Yeah I'd like that...we'll see I certainly will strongly suggest! Thanks Kicki...

lyndachesterville 2013-Oct-23 at 02:50PM

Been there---When I requested that the vet tranquilize a big, inexperienced, not much handled 2 yr. old colt(for worming) He said "He'll be O.K.". I paid the price as did the colt. He reacted and hit me in the chest with a front hoof,sent me flying against the front of the stalls and knocked me out. A little panic for all that could easily have been avoided. Right away the colt was tranquilized and all ended quietly, but had lots of work to do with the colt after.Often we know our horses a little better than others and should be a bit more assertive.
Hope all went well for you.

MJ (Quebec,Canada) 2013-Oct-24 at 01:35PM

Ok so almost everyone I spoke to at the barn told me his teeth were checked in the spring so basically it was my imagination Holly was trying to communicate his pain. The vet was super, got him his vaccines and then just hardly put his finger in to check his teeth... pulled right back and sais "Yep" this horse is overdue. So what I think happenned in the spring is he was fussing too much and wasn't checked properly. Anywoo, the vet suggested right away to do him on the spot but use a tranquilizer first. Voila! Done! I'll have a much happier horse for my lesson today.... :)

Kicki -- Sweden 2013-Oct-24 at 08:53PM

Thanks for the update, MJ. I'm happy to hear it went so smoothly.