Re: RC: Nipping horse

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

lkgower wrote:

> Hi all,  Could you help me with a problem with  my 4 1/2 y.o.
> gelding?  He nips, chews and holds things in his mouth, like the shank
> on the bit, the lead rope, the reins, my stirrups, anything he can get
> his teeth on.  The vet checked him last month and said he would need
> to have his teeth floated in about 3 mos.  He grabbed my hat off my
> head today, and I have to be careful or he will nip my hands arms
> etc.  I know this can become a dangerous habit, so what do I do to
> correct it???  I have slapped him under his chin so he won't see me do
> it, but it doesn't seem to be working.  He was gelded about 9 mos. ago
> and I wonder if it is just left over hormones.  Help please!!Lindak
> and AAce

Either punch him like you wanted to kill him our get him to bite into a
hot potato!!!


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