What to do about calling?

That takes time. There's a bunch of activity going on and he's clinging to his buddy for comfort. My horse hds the same problem. Take him to a new place and he'd screech and cry when his buddy got too far away.

Though I don't know if it can necessarily be "fixed," it might help to reinforce that he should be finding comfort with you. When my horse did that at a clinic, the instructor told me to go a distance from all the other horses. She gave me a few exercises to do and told me to make sure that he ONLY focuses on me. Whenever he'd look over and screech, I'd sharply get his attention with the lead rope and make him move. He shouldn't be throwing a fit when his leader is right next to him.

After a while, he finally lowered his head, licked his lips, and put all of his attention on me. It's a process and won't be fixed in a day, but it's a good way to start. My horse has improved SO much, but we still have work to do.

Has your horse been to many shows or anywhere other than your barn? That's totally normal for a horse that's new to being hauled. If that is the case, just give it time. He will eventually learn that it's no big deal to be away from home.

Your horse is looking for comfort and security from that other horse.....horses don't need to physically pitch fits,....they can just seem calm but still call out to tell the other horse: "Where are you? I'm over here!"

(he's not saying good-bye. horses don't say good-bye. they say, "hey! where the hell are you? I can't see you! I'm over here!")

It's natural horse behavior....for a horse to feel security and a need to be in contact or near other horses.....when they don't feel 100% secure with the person they're with.

The poster named "YOU" has it right. When your horse calls, ask him to do a series of simple maneuvers that moves his feet in a calm but assertive and confident manner....so that every time he calls....you ask him to "work" (not as a punishment).....you can simply ask him to go forward and disengage his hip.....give him a release of pressure (stop asking for anything) when he stands quietly.

Repeat every time he calls. He'll learn that he doesn't need to look for security away from you, but to you. Then he won't call.

It takes time for this to happen. So you'll have to be patient and consistent and just wait.

What? He was just saying goodbye to his friend. There's nothing you can do about it. It's just how the communicate and express themselves.

Just like when some people talk when they're nervous.