After less than a month at the first barn I boarded him at, I realized that neither Harley nor I were happy there, he in a tiny 12'x12' stall, and me restricted by a lot of stifling rules and regulations. I visited many boarding facilities and found CastleRock Farms, a facility for horses and riders of all disciplines. I liked the numerous amenities, and the horses there seemed very happy. I chose a 12'x24' malibu stall for Harley where he could stretch his legs, lie down and get up safely, and not feel confined. Harley moved into his new digs on June 11, 2009 and was immediately happy and at home.
However, as I rode Harley, issues from his past appeared in erratic behavior, insecurity, fear and mistrust. He could not relax, spooked at everything, and was only really safe at a walk.
We needed help...