Re: Gelding acting bad after move

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: According to what you have said, there was no problem with this horse until he was moved to  the second place.  You don\'t say how  long you\'ve had him but he would have had to be moved to your place when you purchased him, yet you don\'t indicate that there was any problem with that move  or  with his stay , only with the second  and third move. The reason given for the problematic behavior at the third place may be due to the fact that there was a mare in heat.  If so,then the answer as to why there was a problem at the second place  may lie in finding out what occurred at the second  boarding place  while your horse was there.  What may have happened there could explain much and may even  possibly  account for the continuation of the problem at the third place.  What is the history of this horse? If this behavior has only recently occurred then there is something  that has  happened recently that  could be  triggering  it.  What do you know about the second place? Did you come to choose it based on how reputable it was  or  more for its   close proximity to where you live? Are there painted surfaces or  something else in the food or environment  that could have triggered an allergic reaction  resulting in unexplained fits of erratic behavior?  Some horses do not  take moves well and during moves may injure themselves  in a way that is inperceptible to the eye  but could result in something that is pinched or out of alignment. To rule out  that possibility , consider having your horse  checked by a vet experienced in chiropractic and acupuncture.    Because there are numerous reasons that could explain your horse\'s behavior   you would have to systematically rule  out each  possibility  by process of elimination.    As one person said \" We know that mental and emotional upsets in humans can have deep and lasting physical effects, far beyond what used to be referred to as \"psychosomatic illness.\" Animals too, have an active mental and emotional life. and can manifest behavioral and physical problems that have their roots in emotional trauma. \"  Three moves   within a short period of time   could constitute a form of trauma.  It would help to find one reputable place  for the longterm.    Rescue Remedy  and Cherry Plum( a Bach Flower Essence) may help.  Available at  any health food store.  Ten drops on the horse\'s tongue, as needed.  Alternate , if using more than one.  It can also  be  added to the  drinking water.  But unless the   underlying cause of your horse\'s behavior is found , there may be a continuation of the behavior you see. According to what you have said, there was no problem with this horse until he was moved to  the second place.  You don\'t say how  long you\'ve had him but he would have had to be moved to your place when you purchased him, yet you don\'t indicate that there was any problem with that move  or  with his stay , only with the second  and third move. The reason given for the problematic behavior at the thir