I had to go to the Hospital..time for a Gypsy Update

[Zippy]

Thank God your ok.She is a beauty and that's great that your dad's going to train her.

[sweetpatata6]

Well, first of all, glad to hear that you're ok!!! Second of all, I'd take buttercup's advice all the way. Hope the situation gets better!! Wishing you all luck!

[shais_mom]

I'm sorry you went thru that.
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goodluck.

[Marigold2]

Oh my gosh, I am so very very sorry for both the mental and physical pain you are in. As much as you love her I know that all of this must be a great disappointment to you and the family. Still it is not her fault and with lots of love and training she will turn around. It's too bad that the people who sold her to you were not honest about her personality. With an animal as big as a horse (no pun) personality is so important. I am sure she will calm down in time. Every thing is new to her, the home the rules the training. She must feel a great deal of stress and confusion and that is why she is acting out. Patience and love with a firm hand. I know she will become the wonderful horse you have wanted soon. Good luck, be safe.

[buttercup132]

Oh my gosh, I am so very very sorry for both the mental and physical pain you are in. As much as you love her I know that all of this must be a great disappointment to you and the family. Still it is not her fault and with lots of love and training she will turn around. It's too bad that the people who sold her to you were not honest about her personality. With an animal as big as a horse (no pun) personality is so important. I am sure she will calm down in time. Every thing is new to her, the home the rules the training. She must feel a great deal of stress and confusion and that is why she is acting out. Patience and love with a firm hand. I know she will become the wonderful horse you have wanted soon. Good luck, be safe.

Actually it's nothing like that with horses, with cats and dogs sure but with horses it's totally different. She has had her for a while and she should have calmed down by now, Kalie said she was allowed to get away with everything at her old home so that's why she's the way she is now. Also being a mare she will have even more of a attitude.

[sandragonfly]

oh my goodness, GLAD you're okay! I know gyspy didn't meant that, still, I'm so sorry this happened to you.

my tears swelled up reading this thread, I too am glad your father is helping her now - he looks confident in pictures. love is painful sometimes and you just got her so this must be hard on you.

((((gentle bear hugs to you)))), hang in there, and your hair will grow back in no time. (does your hair grows fast or slow?)

[critter crazy]

I am so glad you are okay, as it could have been much worse!! Did you not ride her before purchasing her??? If so, how did you not notice her issues?? I would never buy such a horse,a s I am not a professional trainer, and this is exactly what this horse needs. I sure hope your dad has enough experiance to deal with her, but one must wonder, as he allowed you to ride, and work with such a horse. I also must ask, while working with such a horse, why another horse was even allowed in the area?? I am not trying to be mean, i am just concerned, for you and the horse.

[shais_mom]

Oh my gosh, I am so very very sorry for both the mental and physical pain you are in. As much as you love her I know that all of this must be a great disappointment to you and the family. Still it is not her fault and with lots of love and training she will turn around. It's too bad that the people who sold her to you were not honest about her personality. With an animal as big as a horse (no pun) personality is so important. I am sure she will calm down in time. Every thing is new to her, the home the rules the training. She must feel a great deal of stress and confusion and that is why she is acting out. Patience and love with a firm hand. I know she will become the wonderful horse you have wanted soon. Good luck, be safe.

As much as I love horses I don't know much about them but I have heard of people giving the horse tranquilizers to make it appear sedate and calm and then when it comes home without them it turns into a hellcat. I'm not implying that Gypsy's owners did this but it appears that he wasn't altogether forthcoming with her history.

[critter crazy]

As much as I love horses I don't know much about them but I have heard of people giving the horse tranquilizers to make it appear sedate and calm and then when it comes home without them it turns into a hellcat. I'm not implying that Gypsy's owners did this but it appears that he wasn't altogether forthcoming with her history.

This definitely happens. Most times it is to hide lameness, but it is also done to calm a horse. That is the problem with buying horses, and it is also a very good reason to Bring a vet with you, and to do an exam on spot. There are just way too many people out there that you cannot trust. Nine times out of ten, if the deal is too good to be true, then it is!