Any suggestions?

[Stinkbomb]

My miniature colt is now 8 months old. I am trying to do some work with him ready for the show season. I only do about 10 mins every other day as not to overface him so young. The problem i have with him is when he is being led he tries to bite the lead. This is worse in trot. He throws his head about and turns it round towards me. All i can see is his top lip curling and him trying to bite me or the lead. Anyone any suggestions how to prevent this or deal with it? Do you think its just being babyish or because he is a colt? and finally do they ever grow out of the habit?!!

 

[spaniel]

Honest??? I would ball my hand up into a fist and let him smack himself on it a few times. If that sounds too much like asking to get your fingers nipped, try carrying a metal curry comb and let him try and have a go at that instead. It doesnt take long to get the message!

 

[Christmas_Kate]

It's babyish behaviour. There is no way he'll be expected to behave impeccibly at shows.
And once he gets to a show he'll be too fascinated (and awe struck) by all that's going on to bother trying to bite you. Just keep practising, and he'll be fine. It may well take him another year or so to learn that he has to trot in a line and look where he's going, but he'll get there, and IMO judges prefer to see a baby being a baby.