I'm sick of having to catch Lucy everytime I need to put her back into her stable even when I have food she doesn't want to come her previous owner neglected her and she was really underweight almost starved to death how can I let her know that she can trust me even when I'm giving the other horses treats and cuddles she doesn't want to join in also why is it that everytime she sees a car she goes bonkers butWhenIdoCatchHerShesFineAndLetMeStrokeHerButSheWontVolenterallyComeToMe

Updated On April 9th, 2017

Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Female | unspayed | 7 years and 3 months old | 1lb

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Answered By Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

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Poor Lucy! She may be afraid of vehicles. This takes time and good horsemanship to overcome. If you can work with her in a small area like a corral or pen by herself, it will be much easier to allow her to get to know you without having the other horses interfere. Give her time, and if you can try your best not to scare her she will come around.

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