If that's all she can handle before a fight break out, stop. At least you stopped on a common ground. To her it means like you're saying:"Ok, you don't like it, I'll stop here but I'm the alpha so let's not fight & compromise". There is no scientific evidence that this treatment actually helps difficult mares but it’s worth discussing this option with your vet if all other treatments have failed – and it’s certainly less drastic than having the ovaries removed. Tryptophan Tryptophan is an amino acid required to make the neurotransmitters serotonin and mielatonin. I am well aware that if she were to go on to someone new, who merely wanted her for her talent in dressage then I doubt if the new relationship would last. If the whips came out, she'd withdraw into herself. If they beat her enough, she'd break. As it is, she can lose weight rapidly after any serious bout of stress and it takes weeks to replace that flesh.

Iodine Iodine is required to synthesize the thyroid hormones T3 and T4, which regulate the body's metabolic rate. Zinc Zinc support many metabolic processes and is involved in coat and hoof quality, immune function and metabolic health. It should be fed in balance with iron and copper. If she persists after your warning, just wait until the foot is down on her own. Exagerate a sigh, she'll understand that & your body language. She's not coming into season, she's not tender around her abdomen, and she was fine when the farrier came. Can it be that she really does just hate me? She truly is acting like an adolescent Kevin!Sodium Sodium is the major electrolyte in the horse's body that regulates fluid levels and nerve transmission. Sodium intake in the form of salt stimulates thirst. My take on the change in your relationship is that before, she was complying out of habit - it was easier to just do as she was told. Then you got hurt, and she's had time off to think about it, and she really rather prefers the standing about munching hay thing, to the whole riding thing. I wouldn't take it personally Soluble Protein (SP) Soluble Protein is the soluble fraction of the protein that is readily available to the horse. It contains small amino acid chains and NPN. When the leg is down again, start at the hip & non chalantly make your way down while keeping her in your peripheral (don't stare at her). If she starts to lift, slow down or stop but keep your hand on.

But horses can't see very well up close. I don't see the purpose of "staring down". A horse will see it as either a threat (as in your mare) or will cower away. My mare Ariel was Queen of the pasture for 8yrs before I got her. She was bought as a young trillium horse for this young/green rider who was so intimidated by Ariel that, that's how she became a lawn ornement until found by a lady who runs a riding school. But a year passed & they still had done nothing with her until I found her.Crude Protein (CP) Crude Protein is an estimate of the total protein content of a feed based on the nitrogen content. Stroppy Mare is a calming supplement made up of six soothing herbs to help settle the behaviour of mares in heat. It contains: So with this type of horse, the owner must throw the rule books away. Judge for yourself if you can live with such horses. They are an acquired taste.

The 8 year old very spoilt mare I ride for a friend has been out in the field pleasing herself for the past 3 months while I recovered from a knee injury. The last time we were together we both fell heavily after a bad jump (hence knee injury). So her last memory of 'us' isn't a particularly good one. Total Fatty Acids (TFAee) Total fatty acids is a better measure of the total amount of fat present in a feed sample. It is calculated by subtracting plant pigments, esters, and aldehydes from crude fat. Now, readers, don’t think I am going soft in the head. I can’t beat her, I can’t force her, I can’t even shout at her - she doesn’t respond to threats. And she knows that I know that. She never gets aggressive. She just refuses to play ball, unless she wants to play. To be honest, I've never tried any of the supplements that are supposed to be useful for moody mares. But I would think that if your girl has only been with you for a few months she may still be finding her place in the herd. It's a big change for a Menadione (Vitamin K3) Vitamin K is a cofactor for enzymes involved in blood clotting. It also supports healthy blood vessels and bone health.

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Before she's finished I'll have put my hand up to slip the halter over her head. It is fitted with a clip. She will usually let me fit it. But if she is in a real mood, then by now she will have been long gone. So, you need to readjust the relationship. You can show her that in fact, you are more dominant by you moving her feet instead of the other way around - at the moment, she's moving your feet !

Pyridoxine Pyridoxine, also known as vitamin B6, plays a role in blood sugar regulation, muscle development, mood regulation, hormone production and joint health. Stearic acid Stearic acid (C18:0) is a saturated long-chain fatty acid composed of an 18-carbon chain with no double bonds.try to stay calm and non-confrontational, since she is upping the ante if you tell her off - obviously keep yourself safe, but aim to just complete the task without reacting to her provocations.