Biting horse - how do you stop it?

[jrp204]

The baby is feeling his teeth, i don't want to make him headshy but am getting fed up with being nipped, anyone have a way of stopping this without smacking his head!

 

[Archie07]

I've used a waterpistol for my two year old, works pretty well.

 

[Janetterose]

My horse never bit nastily but used to nip a bit - I used to block him with my elbow and made sure he felt it.

 

[Janetterose]

BTW before anyone gets upset I didnt really hurt him - just moved my elbow a bit so he knew it wasnt worth it

 

[mygeorge]

kick him on the shin when he bites. They are so shocked that the biting stops quickly and no probs with headshyness or ducking, Works a treat.

 

[flyingfeet]

I generally copy what our mare does and grab a peice of skin on the neck and twist! If the babies nip the older horses, they get bitten back, but not on their heads.

Also if you can put them with an older horse this helps with generally nipping

 

[jrp204]

Have tried the kicking the shin thing and didn't make any difference, daughter went out with a water pistol this morning and squirted him every time he tried it on, he seems to be getting the idea, thanks everyone.

 

[Shazzababs]

Bite him back!

Its what the dominant horses in the field would do.

Worked with my youngster, he was so surprised that he never tried it again.