Western Horse Behavior and Training

Letters > Western Horse Behavior and Training/Stall Manners

"She pins her ears back all the way and is very nervous"

Dear Keith...

Thursday, December 28, 2006

When its feeding time and I have my horse in her stall, she pins her ears back all the way and is very nervous. I guess cause shes so excited that its time to eat. I've been tying her up and then putting the feed in her bucket, then petting her and talking to her till she settles down and then untie her and let her eat. This so far is not working. I want to prevent a dangerous situation from coming about with all this excitement. Am I doing the right thing? And just need to keep on doing it. I thought that if I could change her excitement to calmness just before eating with this autosuggestion it would be a safer place. I need help cause I have grandchildren around now and then. Bob

Suggested Articles

Suggested Article: "Cinchy Horses"
It certainly doesn't take them long to learn that a saddle on their backs means they're getting put to work pretty quick – so it's no wonder that so many bad habits develop along this point. They weren't born yesterday: You approaching with a...
from our Saddle Breaking a Horse series > read more

Suggested Article: "The First Thing I Do"
If your horse went ballistic out on the trail last week... it didn't "just happen out of the blue." He's been telling you for weeks or months that he was going to lose it when enough pressure was applied every time he resisted (however slightly)...
from our Starting a Young Horse series > read more

Related Letters

Stall Manners
Kicking Horse: He has gotten to the point that he tries to kick at you when you go in to the stall to feed

Standing Tied
Horse Trailer Tie: How would I get my horse to stand still when tied at the trailer?

Ear Pinning
Horse Behavior Problem: How can I stop her from pinning her ears?

Related Topics

related products & articles

Stall Manners
Face First in Stall
Ear Pinning
Standing Tied
Bad Habits

200+ Horse-Training Topics

Trailer Training

booklet just $3.95

Trailer Training Your Horse
32 page, illustrated booklet
just $3.95
more info | see all booklets

Other booklets:
Build the Right Fence
Building a Barn
Buying/Selling a Horse
Choosing the Right Bit
Hoof Care
Keep Your Old Horse Young
Tack Care and Cleaning