Colt behaviour issues

[Member1]

Hello,

I brought a Irish cob foal about 3 months ago, he will be turning 9 months old next week, he is turned out with my older gelding.
I’m wondering if anyone can give me advice on some behavioural issues I’m having, since I’ve brought him I’ve done basic ground work with him teaching him to lead , pick up feet, load ect and he does this well howether when ever I am in the field he charges at me, when I’m not looking he has jumped on my back , literally front legs either side of my head ! Although I tell him off is there any ideas/tips on working with his behaviour? He is standing about 12.2 at the withers and is growing fast so need to nip it in the bud before he hurts someone , he is also teething and likes to bite what ever he can, any ideas on things I can buy to reduce the teething, my gelding has lost half his mane and tail due to this issue too, many thanks !

 

[ycbm]

Has he been gelded yet ? If not, very soon would be a good idea if his balls are present.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Get him castrated ASAP.

Is there anyone experienced with youngstock who can come and help you in person?

Could you find youngstock livery for him?

 

[Member1]

I was going to wait till he’s a year old to castrate him, he is very respectful on the ground if I put a head collar on and lead him with me while I’m poo picking ect he is fine , or if he’s tied up he just as good, he’s only a issue when he is loose as when he gets excited he does not respected personal space boundaries and as for the teething he likes to chew on your hands when leading or in the field, I wouldn’t say that the teething is dangerous I would more say it would be nice to hear some ideas on what I can get him that he can chew on in the field ect or in his stable

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Do it now (if he's dropped). Don't wait for fly season. You are describing colty behaviour, so whipping his balls off will contribute to helping the situation.

You also need a trainer (who's worked with youngsters and has trained them well) to help you in person.

 

[ycbm]

I was going to wait till he’s a year old to castrate him

He's mounting you. Get his balls off before he breaks your back and paralyses you.
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[The Xmas Furry]

I was going to wait till he’s a year old to castrate him, he is very respectful on the ground if I put a head collar on and lead him with me while I’m poo picking ect he is fine , or if he’s tied up he just as good, he’s only a issue when he is loose as when he gets excited he does not respected personal space boundaries and as for the teething he likes to chew on your hands when leading or in the field, I wouldn’t say that the teething is dangerous I would more say it would be nice to hear some ideas on what I can get him that he can chew on in the field ect or in his stable

If your vet can find both, get him done now. Our vets are v busy doing gelding at present before the fly season starts.
In the meantime, dont go in the field except to catch him. Leave him in a stable if you need to do field chores.
Wear hat and gloves EVERY time to handle.
Never give him something to chew on whilst you are handling or leading him.
Be very firm but fair.

 

[Cortez]

Castrate now; don't wait. Carry a stick with you when you handle him or are in the field and USE it if he so much as thinks about biting, barging or coming at you in any way. You don't sound terribly experienced, I would recommend getting someone to show you how to handle rude youngstock at the earliest opportunity, before you get hurt and also before you have an out of control young horse with no manners to deal with.

 

[Member1]

I will arrange for his castration to be brought forward as his balls have dropped already, also will get in touch with a local trainer for help/advise with youngsters, Thankyou guys