Ridecamp: Re: [RC] They all kick.

I used to show a horse that was a cribber and a biter, thanks to some
brainless idiot who abused him (including hot-wiring his water bucket,
supposedly to stop him chewing on it).  Fortunately, he didn't do it under
saddle or at shows--I think there was too much going on for him to be
interested in biting.  However, it only took him about 2 attempts at me in
his stall to discover that trying to bite me hurt him worse than it did me.
I very rarely use hitting as a discipline, but when it comes to teeth and
feet, my theory is that they have to associate that type of behavior with
pain to themselves.  "Now, now, Trigger, none of that" is an exercise in
futility.


Ever notice how the same people whose animals bite and kick also find it
amusing when their children bite or punch other kids or even adults?
There's a parallel to be drawn methinks....bratty children typically mean
bratty pets/livestock....


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