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Mishkyn
Age: 70
Location: Lucerne Valley, United States
Member since: 04/27/2008
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Hi, we just got a beautiful QH, Bay! Is a rescue and tries to bite, BOOM out of the Blue!!
Anyone have any suggestions on what to do to stop this? She does it on the run, and without any warning!
Example: Brushed her on one side while talking to her, went around to the other side, still talking to let her know where I was and put my hand on her shoulder......whew, she came at me and tried to bite my left shoulder (front), I had only time to let out a yell and could not make contact with her as she took off!!
I remained in the Paddock ..did not want her to think she had mastered me, LOL....She came back towards me, he head lowered and then the ears went flat, I yelled NO!! She stopped! I waited then took her by her halter, ears started to go back, said NO again and used the brush on her face, gently, but did not want her to think she had won!
HELPPP???
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Kristen
Age: 27
Location: Gardnerville, United States
Member since: 11/16/2007
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Biting is a sign of dominance! Make sure that she understands that you are her superior!
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Dakota_Rain
Age: 34
Location: The Wide Open Spaces, United States
Member since: 03/06/2008
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You need to show her/him that you are the lead mare in your little herd of two. If he shows any sign what so ever towards biting - work his butt off. Put him on a lunge line and work him at a trot or canter with lots of changes in direction, back him up, move the shoulders and hips over. Bottom line, get those feet moving at the speed and direction YOU want, not what he chooses.
My pony can be mouthy at times and likes to nibble and I will rub his nose vigoursly until he figures out its a lot less annoying and easier to just stand there. If he shows full out intention to bite, he gets his little butt worked off. Let the training fit the crime - the more severe the intention to bite, the harder he'll have to work. |
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Nine
The Ming and I
Age: 48
Location: New Ulm, United States
Member since: 05/13/2008
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I had a stallion that I gelded w/in a week of buying him. He was very nippy. I had a trainer tell me the "three second rule". If a horse tries to bite or acts like it, you have 3 seconds to come unglued on it. Yelling, hitting it's shoulders (never at it's head), act like a raving lunatic. For three seconds only. Act like you're gonna kill it. For three seconds only. Then calmly go about your business. It cured him of his nipping. He was a very confident (way too confident) horse. I don't know if this is a good idea on a timid horse. Make sure the horse is in hand. If it's not on the lead, "bow up" at it. Puff out your chest, bring your arms and shoulders up and step at it as if you are a mare, and gonna physically put it in it's place. Horses read body language. Even facial expressions. I exagerate mine - big scowl - and angry (not necessarily loud) voice. (wish I could pin my ears back)
Good luck. Let us know how it's going.
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Tuxs
Age: 20
Location: mission, Canada
Member since: 02/25/2008
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I agree with Nine, you have three second to make that horse believe your going to kill it. If he was to bite the lead mare, she would run him into the ground or do something very harsh that he will never forget. You hitting him with your hands is way less then what a other horse would do to him.
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horseygirl1807
Horseygirl!!!!
Age: 19
Location: Wilmington, United States
Member since: 10/29/2008
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I have encountered lots of horses with this problem, Like others suggested you need to be the lead mare in this situation. Some horses object to the idea of grooming or saddling or certain parts of their body they dont favor being touched can result in aggression like biting, kicking, lunging, and so on. Find out if any of these things are causing the problem. Not only do you need to establish a lead position but also let the mare know she is your friend reward her with a light tone when she is being good. When with her do not fear she is going to bite you or she will most likely do it, dont be nervous or fidgety. When she goes to strike at you simply put your palm up and let her cheek run into it. Now you are not hitting your horse or cursing, or yelling to make your horse nervous you are simply telling your horse it is not exceptable to bite. Also most horses even if they strike all the sudden give some sort of warning they are going to do so. when you see this sign usually a verbal command like "hey" or "aah" can usually distract them and keep them from striking. I hope I have helped even just a little, if you would like to talk more just PM me.
&nb sp; Thanks and I wish you the best of luck,
&nb sp; &nb sp; Sarah
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taranisa
Windy Ridge Ranch
Age: 56
Location: Castle Rock, United States
Member since: 10/07/2008
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I have only had to deal with one horse that bit in all of my years with many horses. First of all it sounds like your horse is. although wearing a halter, lose when you are attempting to groom. The first thing I would suggest is that you have this horse tied when you go to groom. You need to have a little bit of control during this training session. As several others have said, this mare needs to know that YOU are the boss mare in this herd. While grooming, if she attempts to bite, again as others have suggested, move at her in a threatening manner with a verbal command such as quit. I never use the command of no, as it sounds too much like whoa. I watched my ex fall prey to this one while riding (now it seems quite funny to me). If this mare continues to attempt to bite you while you are grooming try the following: Place a horse shoe nail (any small nail will do) between your thumb and first finger with the point directed outwards. It shouldn't be the full length of the nail, just enough that it will make contact. When she goes to bite, simply hold your hand out and don't even stop brushing. She will make contact with the nail and won't like it very much. This way the horse will think that they caused their own pain, not you. Plus hitting, especially in the head area, will make a horse head shy. I had a gelding that continually tried to nip when he was being led. I used this little method and in two biting attempts he was cured of his nasty little habit and has never offered to bite again. With him I would position my hand directly under his chin, and when he went to bite I would raise my hand and make contact with the tender part under his chin. It wasn't a "hit" and he didn't see it coming. Again, I wasn't the cause of his unpleasant experience. I hope this helps, and please be careful. A biting horse can inflict some pretty nasty damage, especially if you don't see it coming.
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