The Great Treat Challenge

[@barbarawitt9989]

My horse enjoys a can of beer occasionally.

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

Lol! As do I!

[@elissalewis3766]

He thinks he wants more ! LOL

[@macarmenarocena1747]

I feel for you. With all due respect: Is there anyway that you can take the people that sold you the horse to court. Because it will cost you a lot of money on vets etc... to get him healthy. You are doing all the right things for the horse, and I sincerely hope that you can ride him some day. In the mean time keep the faith and the love for your horse. I hope to GOD that nothing else comes up. But in my heart I know that the people that sold you the horse knew of his health problems, they didn't want to spend all that money on him, which is sad, and a bad reputation for that barn and owners. Sorry to say this but on your next purchase use your own vet or take him to a large animal University for a purchase exam.Good luck and GOD BLESS YOU!

[@StayFreeUSA]

I really feel that he knew what was wrong with the horse too. Especially because he said to her, that, "oh all of a sudden, the horses.All these problems since you've got him" humph! Ashole.

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

Thank you! They must have known…I can’t imagine all these issues suddenly started happening as soon as I bought him.

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

Agreed. He told me Black Jack has gotten “soft.” Maybe it’s just because I pay attention and see that there are problems!

[@cherylmillard2067]

@@HorseTaleswithBlackJack Look up "gaslighting' because his former owner is quite adept at it.

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

@@cherylmillard2067Agreed. I’m “looking into” things.

[@snickers_3990]

Think the strawberry got the best reaction. My fellow loves licorice 😊

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

I think so too!

[@sandrahart9777]

Strawberry

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

That was my choice too!

[@jackieennis5821]

The worst thing to do is hand feed as he will not ever learn to respect you as Alpha ..beautiful looking horse

[@StayFreeUSA]

He Wasn't phased at all with the peppermint. He's had that before. Had he had a strawberry before? He really liked that straw berry and the apple.

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

I’ve never given him a strawberry before, since I bet it was his first! I agree with your choices!

[@sumik8]

I think it’s between the strawberry & the carrot.

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

@@sumik8 Me too! He really seemed to love the strawberry!

[@jaysmith8199]

I think the strawberry and good old dependable apple. Seeing hes on stall rest, you could quarter the apples and put in a bucket of water for dunking! Black horses friesian have Bear in stable rest after a major operation (metal plate and 18 screws ) He's being absolutely spoilt with loads of food and cuddles from his humans. One of them did this for him and he loved it! He's at the vets fighting off an infection resistant to anti biotics so his humans go and visit him and bring him food, love and scratches. He is the gentlest at mutual grooming😊. Positive vibes our darling Bear 🐻 💙 ❤️

[@PersonalTriumph2022]

Oh the dunking for apples is a good idea ! Especially in this hot weather ! Thanks for this !

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

What a great idea!!!

[@lilmissstfu1126]

Black Jack does not discriminate. I will tell you a story that happened to my friend this year. She decided to sell her 15-year-old horse due to the fact she was having issues getting on and off a 16.2 hand horse. She got down to riding the horse about 3 times a month. A lady came and checked her out, rode her, etc. My friend encouraged the lady to get a PPE due to the horse's age. The buyer opted not to get a PPE. 2 weeks later she called saying she bought the horse as a surprise for her boyfriend and he did not want the horse. A week after that she said the horse was lame. Took my friend to court and she won the purchase price and got to keep the horse. It all boils down to the judges knowledge of horses and this judge knew nothing about horses.

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

Wow! What a sad story for your friend and I can’t believe someone bought a horse for someone as a surprise!

[@lilmissstfu1126]

@@HorseTaleswithBlackJack She first came back to my friend about her boyfriend not wanting the horse,when my friend did not respond back then 2 weeks later the horse was lame.

[@LibbeyT]

He loved strawberries

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

He did, didn’t he!

[@kittypage333]

Hes so darn cute! I loved his reaction to the strawberry 🍓

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

Me too! His whole face brightened with that one.

[@mamasplayinhookie3131]

Strawberry 😂

[@elissalewis3766]

Tangerines! My horses love them!

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

Ohhh! I wouldn’t have thought of that! I will have him taste test them. 😁

[@carolynstewart8465]

Watermelon is a horse fav!

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

I was wanting to give him a half watermelon in the rind so he could take bites out of it, but it would have been so messy! If only I owned my own barn him! lol

[@sharonbeck-hl7cf]

My mare loved hard peppermint candy. She would smack her lips together after eating one. She would nicker just by hearing the cellophane rustling. She would even bow in the hopes to get one. Carrots seemed to be the one he enjoyed most and longest.

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

I think he definitely loves crunching on the carrot!

[@pauladunlap1838]

I say strawberry then apple. Go with apple , you can get them year round and they're less expensive than strawberrys

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

He definitely enjoys his apples!

[@ChristineKirk-ci7by]

Banana and blueberries 😊

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

I loved giving him the banana!

[@teresadasilva4777]

My horse will kill for a peppermint !

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

Lol! And that’s the one that left Black Jack most unfazed. Love how they’re so different!

[@teresadasilva4777]

@@HorseTaleswithBlackJack When he hears the wrapper crinkle he will do anything,,,LOL

[@elissalewis3766]

Banana too

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

Yup, definitely enjoyed the banana!

[@nancytowers4094]

Was wondering if he v reacts only when he has a bit in his mouth does he have pain in his mouth or teeth.?

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

He struggled with the bit for a while after I bought him, but once I moved him to this new barn, the equine dentist fixed his teeth all up! They were bad...big shocker.

[@PersonalTriumph2022]

What breed is black jack ?

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

He’s a quarter horse.

[@PhilipaCrotheola-ih1dc]

I spoke with an attorney about this, and unfortunately, the horse industry is a "Buyer Beware" market.

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

That’s what I was thinking as well. Which is too bad because if buyers had recourse, sellers would have to be more honest.

[@StayFreeUSA]

@@HorseTaleswithBlackJack and take better care of them.

[@tnit7554]

Watermelon? How is he doing by the way? Is he on stall rest? Greetings from Germany.🇩🇪

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

He had a lot of fun with the watermelon. And it sure made a huge mess! lol He's on stall rest right now until I either get the MRI or he gets his follow up in early August with the vet. I'm hand walking him in the pasture and letting him graze on the lead line.

[@susanm3503]

Strawberry looked good😂. So nice to see him so well looked after❤

[@valeriemyers1089]

Strawberry

[@HorseTaleswithBlackJack]

I agree! He really seemed to like the strawberry!