Some horses long to run free and will break away from you or the stable if they get the chance. If your horse has a wild spirit and is hard to contain, you may want to follow these simple steps for getting your horse back in the stable:
1. The most important thing to do is to remain calm when your horse escapes from your control or the stable. Always call �loose horse� as loud as possible to let others know that your horse is free.
2. Do not chase your horse. If you start to chase your horse, he will only be encouraged to run farther away from you and make capture even more difficult. Typically, a horse will not want to run far from the stable area.
3. Grab a lead rope for your horse and start walking in the direction of your horse.
4. If your horse has a favorite treat or would like some hay, then grab a treat or a handful of hay to help lure your horse closer to you. This can be very helpful because most horses will give up their short-lived freedom for a little treat.
5. Walk slowly toward your horse. Try to remain calm and talk softly when approaching your horse. Once you are near your horse, softly approach your horse and place a lead rope around his neck.
6. If your horse is hesitant, slowly reach out your hand and show your horse the treat or hay. While your horse is eating from your hand, place the lead rope around his neck.
7. Do not yell or get mad at your horse. Always speak to your horse gently. You want to encourage your horse to stay still and getting mad will only make your horse want to run away.
8. If you are unable to get close to your horse, then get some additional help from other people. Try to block all possible exits. Your horse will feel defeated and allow you to capture him.
9. If the loose horse is not your own, but you happen to riding at the time or standing next to your horse, dismount your horse and hang onto the rope tightly. Your horse will probably get excited and want to run free, so be prepared to hang on.
10. Lastly, when you have captured your horse, show your horse some love. If your horse breaks free again, he won�t be scared to return to you.
