6 month old colt

[debbiesshelties]

Hi everyone,

I have owned this colt for 2 months(he is 6 months old now) and he is handled daily. He was pretty wild when I got him but he warmed up quickly. All of a sudden he is acting all shy and spooky, especially around strangers. He is even acting nervous around me. Does anyone have any ideas? Nothing has changed. We stay on a pretty tight schedule. No horses have left or arrived. This one has me stumped. Is this a normal behavior for his age?

Thanks for all input.

Debbie

 

[minis_4ever<3]

Hi Debbie,

It can be, has the colt been in any thunder storms or seen something he hasn't seen before??

 

[CountryHaven]

I've had it happen with a couple. One in fact, was probably one of my very most affectionate babies, suddenly at six-eight months was wild, uncatchable, and crazy... he came back around. They all do with kind and constant attention. It's not something 'they all do' it's just an individual quirk. They're all individuals even though, of course, they follow natural equine instincts. Still, when they do something 'unusual' it's not being weird, it's just being unique LOL.

 

[debbiesshelties]

Thank you for the replies. I am going to try to spend some additional time with him everday. I am hoping it is just a baby thing he is going through.

Debbie