Horse stall agressive, biting and lounging?

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We have a horse in our barn that needs alot of work. His rider has been away at college for 2 years and he simply has not gotten much attention.

He is very agressive in his stall, lunging and biting at you when you walk by. When you go in his stall with him, he is okay, but when you are outside it he is not.

Suggestions and/or idea's on how to fix this? or reduce this?

It apparently has been an ongoing problem for several years. Several of us have offered to work with him, in an attempt to get him more sellable so that he could get a new home. Currently I cannot imagine anyone buying him, I know I would never recommend him to anyone to buy as he is currently.

I would appricate ideas and suggestions as I am at a loss as to what to do about the situation and we would really like for him to get a new rider.
He gets regular turn out. Though he has been getting out less because most of the barn help is scared of him. I would say he gets out 3 to 4 days a week.

I have started letting him out in the arena when I am there are well. He races around and bucks and kicks at the walls.

I have attempted to lounge him but so far its a no go. He has issues with that are a whole 'nother story there.
I have spoke with the owner and have her permission to work with him. She is trying to do the right thing by selling him, but so far he has not sold.
 
This seems to be a cry for attention...and that he has alot of pent up energy. Anyone willing to spend some one on one time with him?? It'll benefit thise scared of him, and him!
 
I agree with BB as my own horse used to be like that.
He's like a kid making a fuss to get attention.
Make sure there are warning signs up as if an unsuspecting person gets bitten they could sue.
This horse needs attention, work and turnout.
 
Are you the owner of the stable or do you work at the stable? If the answer to both questions is no, then I would not be working with this horse. If you know the owner well enough to call her and visit with her, that's one thing, but you just don't decide to work with some else's horse without their express permission. If you are the owner of the stable or work there, can you possibly call the owner and inquire as to her plans for the horse? Maybe she doesn't know how bad the situation has become.
 
Is there a way to get this guy some turn out time..??? Any way to drain off some of his energy will help him...doesn't mean he'll totally quit doing it but you will have taken him out of the environment that encourages this behavior.......
 
Spend some time with him in the same area, and then go on the other side of the fence and continue to give him attention and then see how far you can go without him getting agresive. I would also look at Ray Ainsworth, Pat Parelli, and Clinton Anderson's training DVD's for more help.
 
you should talk to the owner the is his or shes problem what they did is totally wrong and cruel
 
I believe the best thing for him is to start to work him and give him something to think about and a purpose. Just turning him out is just another form of ignoring him although its alot better than just standing in a stall which isnt good for anyone.
 
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