Cob snitching grass on hack

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First time out in weeks due to lami attack. Total pain in the neck, grabbing branches, grass, leaves, anything edible! BUT great that he is still alive and sound!! Tried whacking him but kept doing it, any ideas?!! So keen to grab grass that he went smack into a wooden post!!
 
The foot of a pair of 10 to 15 denier tights stretched over his nose and secured to the noseband. Works as a very effective grazing muzzle, but doesn't interfere with the bit.
 
I would say possibly attatch bailing twine to the D rings on the saddle then attatch to bt rings. Stops him putting his head down, but don't have them so tight that they are constantly in effect when he is working normally.
 
Thanks, I will have to be firm with the wee beastie! Next time out I will be ready for his nonsense! He is probably hungry but never been as bad as this before! A crack of the crop and a firm contact plus a dig in the ribs!
 
Sorry but I personally wouldnt attached bailing twine to the D rings and then to the bit - IMO that is dangerous!!

I would keep an even contact, and if he does go for a nibble then a twack on the shoulder with a short stick usually works for my mare, and maybe even say a stern NO.

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Mine does this - he gets a smack each time !!! be warned though - they get clever, he now goes for long grass that he can get to without movin his head and then trots instantly as he knows he is going to get a smack - makes me laugh histerically !!!! Little s*d
 
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Here is the greedy wee beast!! Thanks, guys. Dont care too much, at least he is alive !!
 
My cob started doing this after being on box rest for months with laminitis - couldn't really blame him and, like you, I was just so grateful he was alive.

He owes me nothing as he is a brilliant horse so six years later - he's still doing it
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Don't everyone slate me I know it's a bad habit but I'm never going to sell him to anyone else so I figure if we're happy and we're not hurting anyone that's fine!
 
I'm appaulled at how offten the use of the whip is reccommened (not just on this thread). If you do things properly with your horses you DO NOT need a whip. Forgive me for getting on my high horse about this but whips are not necassary. Get your respect on the ground first and it will follow through in your riding. Bale twine is dangerous and there's no give in it to allow for movement in your horses mouth. I agree with everyone who has suggested riding your mount with an even contact, up-together in an outline. Its better for you, and your horse. Please please put your whip away. I haven't used a whip for years.
 
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I'm appaulled at how offten the use of the whip is reccommened (not just on this thread). If you do things properly with your horses you DO NOT need a whip.

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I beg to differ on this one.... Going xc on my horse, needs a quick tap on his shoulder before a jump, else he goes round them. Potentially v dangerous situation...
 
Make sure you ride into a good contact and it will give them less opportunity. My Welshie used to do this when I got him...I trained him to voice commands so that he understands what 'No' means. When he tries it now he stops when I say no and squeeze him on at the same time...I have never had to use my whip at all. I can recommend this...use your voice...it works wonders.
 
Totally disagree - there is nothing wrong with using a crop in moderation - I am happy to use a stick over spurs or other gadets. Its much better for a horse to get one sharp reminder thatn to be legged on all the time.

Its horses for courses.
 
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I'm appaulled at how offten the use of the whip is reccommened (not just on this thread). If you do things properly with your horses you DO NOT need a whip.

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I beg to differ actually. I for one do not like to work my mare into a contact all the way around a hack, and on the way back I will allow her to stretch down and relax over her back, now being cheeky she will try and have a nibble. So a slight tickle on the shoulder with a whip will just remind her not to. Maybe I should keep her straighter through my legs and push her on and then use my seat to slow her down? Any suggestions on postcard?!

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I'm appaulled at how offten the use of the whip is reccommened (not just on this thread). If you do things properly with your horses you DO NOT need a whip. Forgive me for getting on my high horse about this but whips are not necassary. Get your respect on the ground first and it will follow through in your riding. Bale twine is dangerous and there's no give in it to allow for movement in your horses mouth. I agree with everyone who has suggested riding your mount with an even contact, up-together in an outline. Its better for you, and your horse. Please please put your whip away. I haven't used a whip for years.

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I think you are generalising everyone here !! when I say a smack I mean a flick on the flank with a short whip with a fillet string on the end so you can't get any softer !!! And I do know how to ride and I ride with an even contact, but when your horse has a strong neck and temptation is to great you do not have a lot of choice. I always use my legs first. I refuse to hold my horses mouth so tight that he can not move especialy at the moment with all the flies that bother him.

I am now angry with myself for explaining myself to you.
 
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I'm appaulled at how offten the use of the whip is reccommened (not just on this thread). If you do things properly with your horses you DO NOT need a whip.

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Would you like to come and try having an argument with my 14hh tank while he trots sideways across the school towards the gate, without a whip in your hand?!
 
QUOTE: If you do things properly with your horses you DO NOT need a whip

I can honestly say that my now sweet riding pony would still be a complete napping, bolshy nightmare if i hadnt used my whip on him countless times when i first got him. And dont say 'he just needed schooling' because he was attempted to be proffesionally schooled by someone that had him on loan before me, she paid good money for a proffesional to work with him but was soon deemed as being 'a riggy no-hoper' so no doing things 'properly' as you put it, is not always the answer, sometimes they need a sharp crack with the whip.
 
Sorry, I disagree too. I actuallky think you SHOULD ride out with a short whip even if you don't use it, there are ALWAYS times when your horse switches off and doesn't listen no matter how much ground work they have had, sometimes a quick reminder is necessary.
 
Its called 'Hacking and Snacking'. Every sensible cob will try to have a little snack on route. After all it helps to keep the owners feed bills down!
 
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Sorry, I disagree too. I actuallky think you SHOULD ride out with a short whip even if you don't use it, there are ALWAYS times when your horse switches off and doesn't listen no matter how much ground work they have had, sometimes a quick reminder is necessary.

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They're also handy to whack on the roof of cars that might pass too close...
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Dont tell me, you ride in a halter and sprinkle fairy dust on your horse?

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*Howls with laughter* Thanks PG I have just snorted my water
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Dont tell me, you ride in a halter and sprinkle fairy dust on your horse?

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LMAO

I am frequently heard on my hacks 'NO - we are NOT on a picnic'...
 
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LMAO - i like to keep you entertained
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Ah yes
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Anyway should save you £50 or so now you arent buying that Myler whatsit, as Archie has told me he would like a halter and some fairy dust too
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Il let you get on him first armed with a truck load of fairy dust and a halter - if you survive (which i doubt you would) il let you do a dressage test on him in it too
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