Problem Lunging X racer?

Track horses do not know how to perform domestic tasks as they were never taught these things. They are usually fearful and unconfident because of the abusive and limited lives they have always had and this horse endured it for a long time. He needs patience and lots and lots of basic ground work. Don't start out trying to lunge him. It is not a natural activity, horses don't know how to do it innately, and it is really insulting and boring, especially to a horse as smart as a TB. I would never lunge my horses. I do teach them to go away from me, circle me and return when I ask, but not mindless running in circles looking to the outside of the circe. After about 4 rounds, they check out. It is amazing to me when I see people lunging forever, then when they leave the round pen, their horse runs them over. They have no control or communication and don't even recognize what just happened and what it meant to the horse. That said, ground work, ground work, ground work. This horse needs to be re-started like a green colt because he was never taught any basics so that is what he is in his head, age is irrelevant. I have dealt with this for years so am very familiar with what you describe. Be calm and patient and take the time it takes. Clinton Anderson has a colt starting educational video/dvd that may be helpful to you if you want to re-start the horse yourself. It is not easy, but it is rewarding to have this knowledge under your belt. You will be able to handle almost anything and lots of people will come to you for istance when they have problems. The key is helping the horse. Be safe. Best of luck to you. (Personally, I would do the basic stuff and forget about lunging. It serves no purpose and solves nothing. Work on sending and asking your horse back instead. Look at the info and judge for yourself. It totally makes the most sense for both of you. You will have to dedicate a lot of time and energy to do this but your reward will be so worth it and your horse will be so much happier and settled.) OK, stopping now. Sorry, saving TB's is one of my pions in life.