Hi everyone,
I am in the process of arranging to move my yearling for the first time from a large breeding farm to a small, private farm. He has never left the breeding farm and has been with the same group of yearlings since he was weaned. I try to work with him on the ground as much as possible, but this will definitely be a big step for him. (And he can be a bit of an a-hole, so I know this is going to be tough.)
Any suggestions for making the trip as low-key and easy as possible?
I want to try and work with him in the trailer prior to the move, but with the location he is in, that is going to be difficult. (No way of bringing the trailer into the field, and Im afraid separating him from the heard might create even more issues)
I have a nice, roomy 2 horse BP. Should I keep the divider in? The trip is only about 10 minutes…trailer with a buddy? I am definitely going to give him a bit of ace to take the edge off, anything else?
Tips/Tricks/Stories/Suggestions all welcome