darkhorse123
Well-Known Member
Now im a first time horse owner so do not judge anyone - each to their own so long as i dont witness actual abuse
But we have had a few new new liveries on our yard lately who smack their horses faces if they misbehave.
Ok - thats up to them - but i have a bolshy cob who can gate-hog and no way do i want anyone smacking him in his face!
Ive dropped hints - said he was very headshy when i got him etc etc so cannot ever be hit on his face ( he wasnt but felt i had to fib to protect him) - he only needs to be told to step back from gate and he will - wave a whip to his chest ok, smack his shoulder IF NEEDED - fine, im fine with that. But hit his face - no!!!!
Guess im worried they are a bit smack happy and im worried for my lad who is not nasty just tries his luck.
Now im sounding horrible - but maybe im not. I would never ever hit my boy in the face if he was naughty ie barging ? Maybe im wrong? They do it in full view of everyone?
And no im no bunny hugger - if my boy is naughty he gets a short sharp whack - on his shoulder the minute he is naughty. But to hit his face - a slap? Is that right - in your opinion?
Do you think it is acceptable to hit a naughty horse in the face - ie slap him?
Opinions needed from experienced horse owners please x
But we have had a few new new liveries on our yard lately who smack their horses faces if they misbehave.
Ok - thats up to them - but i have a bolshy cob who can gate-hog and no way do i want anyone smacking him in his face!
Ive dropped hints - said he was very headshy when i got him etc etc so cannot ever be hit on his face ( he wasnt but felt i had to fib to protect him) - he only needs to be told to step back from gate and he will - wave a whip to his chest ok, smack his shoulder IF NEEDED - fine, im fine with that. But hit his face - no!!!!
Guess im worried they are a bit smack happy and im worried for my lad who is not nasty just tries his luck.
Now im sounding horrible - but maybe im not. I would never ever hit my boy in the face if he was naughty ie barging ? Maybe im wrong? They do it in full view of everyone?
And no im no bunny hugger - if my boy is naughty he gets a short sharp whack - on his shoulder the minute he is naughty. But to hit his face - a slap? Is that right - in your opinion?
Do you think it is acceptable to hit a naughty horse in the face - ie slap him?
Opinions needed from experienced horse owners please x
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