Tx, have you checked him for ulcers? The little horse we have use to be a basket case, was even getting hard to get in the alley. The first day of the state show I tried some of the THE stuff for ulcers..he was 4th. The second round I wanted to see if thats what made the difference.. I rode him into the first holding pen and after walking a few circles he froze then started rearing and running backwards, talk about bailing off! I stayed off of him till the girl before me was running. He was really hesitant going into the alley and didn't have a good run at all. So I went and bought some of the THE stuff and dosed him with it for the finals he was once again nice and calm and made a nice smooth run. I do still walk his buddy down the alley on foot with him when I can to keep him from spooking at stupid stuff (he's scared of his own shadow..but scared of nothing running barrels). I only use this the day before and twice a day while running him.
You are welcome to try it if there isn't a THE dealer down there (they usually let you try before you buy)