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

[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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[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.

[sandragonfly]

critters, I know you're not mean at all but maybe those questions should be asked in PM? she already has a lot on the plate to answer right now and may feel a bit overwhelmed, you know? so that way she can respond you whenever she wants to. just my twocents.

by the way, what's heaves?

[Kalei]

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.

Haha its okay everyone! No arguments needed, I understand both your sides and no I don't mind answering those questions. I am okay, no broken bones, I am lucky it could have been alot worse. She could have crushed my head instead of kicked it. And I know its not her fault at all. She was scared because of the other horse that snuck up behind her. First question, no I did not ride her before purchasing her (stupid I know, now I know I should have) I went by the seller's words and he said that the horse had been ridden before at a stable and was fine. As for her attitude, no that was not apparent when she was at the horse farm becuase she was around 20 some other horses so she was acting like a normal calm horse then.

My father, no he's not experience, but the place we are boarding her at, the owner is experienced. It just so happened that yesterday he wasn't home. And when it comes to the other horse still being in the area with Gypsy...that is all my parents fault. I told them a million times that they should seperate the horses from her when they are doing stuff. But they wouldn't listen to me...and now see what happened? So it was a 'told you so' kind of thing.

Anyways all if fine, I am really sore today from being rolled on the ground and kicked but I will mend. And I'm just glad this didn't drive my father to give up on her. But it will be a little bit before I go back out and do much with her. I need to heal at least first.

Thanks so much for all your concerns and I certainly don't mind answering the questions.

[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!