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Discussion on Bitting coult
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New Member:
Sean
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Posted on Wednesday, Mar 8, 2006 - 8:12 am:
Hi, I also have a 2yr old trotting colt that i rescued last year he was in terrible condition, i have finally got him back to himself but he bits for no reason. Is there something i can do to stop this. I also wanted to start training him this yr, I feed him hay and 10% corse mix with vitamins, should i give him anything else. thanks a lot.
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Mrose
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Posted on Wednesday, Mar 8, 2006 - 10:40 am:
He is still a stud colt? Even if he isn't, it is normal for colts to try and nip. Often, one reason is he likes you and wants to play! He does need to be disciplined. There was a lot of discussion on this a while back. I think it was under "horse training." Someone else will probably remember for sure.
All of you that take in these needy horses and rehab them are inspiring!!
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Kari
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Posted on Wednesday, Mar 8, 2006 - 6:32 pm:
Sean,
Whenever I have a colt of filly bite me or attempt to I go into orbit, screaming, jumping, waving my hands immediately. I then drive him/her away from me with my eyes and posture and keep him/her away for a reasonable period of time. Usually after two of these tantrums they get the idea and stop. If not, I employ a crop and give them a sharp rap on the nose when they try. If what you are feeding has brought him into good condition just keep at it.
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Liliana5
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Posted on Wednesday, Mar 8, 2006 - 6:56 pm:
I would go more for the screaming method, I find that if you hit them on the nose/face, then when you need to look at the teeth or worm or any activity involving the face the horse will not let you near it.
Really I prefer a sharp no, they soon get the idea.
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Vickiann
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Posted on Thursday, Mar 9, 2006 - 9:01 pm:
Like Sara said, there was a long discussion on this not long ago and it addressed special measures for young horses, plus methods for mature horses. When youngsters are trying to play it can be dangerous, but what works best to discourage the behavior is somewhat of a different situation than mature horses who bite.
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Moderator:
DrO
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Posted on Friday, Mar 10, 2006 - 7:04 am:
Sean, check out Training Horses » Behavioral Problems » Aggression in Horses. There is an article and many discussions there.
DrO
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