On Day 3, we moved Tadg to our Nursery Stall. The Nursery Stall is a large stall with access to an outside paddock that would afford Teig more room to move around. In addition, it would allow him to be less removed from the other animals and he was able to communicate and see them over the fence. The weather had warmed, and become rainy. He was still in pain, and avoiding contact. We attempted to put the halter on him in preparation for Docs visit, but it was not to be. It became a game of chase, and we opted out.
At this point, my emotional state is at wits end. My best buddy won't let me near him and shows no sign of changing. I didn't sleep well that night. I decided I needed to give him some time, and talk to some horse people I trust about this change.
I drove out to meet my Dressage trainer Kerri at her barn. Ironically, Kerri is married to my veterinarian. Talking to Kerri set my thoughts in motion and helped me see the problem more clearly. I knew I had to get his halter on him. I was starting to see a pattern. Tadg was calmer in the morning than in late afternoon. With this in mind, I decided to try putting the halter on him in the morning versus late afternoon, and it worked! Success! I felt much better, and Tadg was feeling better. The pain was subsiding! He now was allowing me to pet him anytime of the day and was no longer running from me.
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