_Hayley_
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My little pony hates his bridle being put on he riers up and bucks and kicks out have you any solutions??? please let me know
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Morrigan_Lady
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Get a physio out, she may have some pain in her poll area.
Or possibly teeth.
Or possibly teeth.
tigger30
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What part of having it on does he hate?
is it the fact you have to touch and bend his ears? or that your purring something in his mouth?
is it the fact you have to touch and bend his ears? or that your purring something in his mouth?
bu_apple
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might sound obvious but has he had his teeth checked recently? somthing might be hurting him? Has he always done it?
What about ear mites etc? might all be reasons he doesn't want bridle on.
If none of above then i'd just take it step by step. If he's ok with headcollar being put on it would suggest its the bit he has issue with
so i'd just literally really gently put the bit in and then take it out unti he gets use to this idea then maybe put it in for a bit longer and build it up gently, let him stand with it on then maybe the next time take him for a walk in hand etc...might take months but providing he's not in pain then i'm sure you'll crack it.
What about ear mites etc? might all be reasons he doesn't want bridle on.
If none of above then i'd just take it step by step. If he's ok with headcollar being put on it would suggest its the bit he has issue with
so i'd just literally really gently put the bit in and then take it out unti he gets use to this idea then maybe put it in for a bit longer and build it up gently, let him stand with it on then maybe the next time take him for a walk in hand etc...might take months but providing he's not in pain then i'm sure you'll crack it.
rdc1000
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Once you have checked out for problems, teeth, poll etc etc, then perhaps try putting a little treacle or syrup on the bit. I know people who do this when breaking young horses as it makes taking the bit more appealing. Over time you could wean off this.
FestiveFuzz
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First off I would get his teeth checked and also have a vet check there is nothing physically wrong with him. Once you've ruled out any physical issues it will be a case of taking things slowly. If it is a case of him refusing to take the bit the perhaps try smearing the bit with treacle or popping a blob of toothpaste on it to give him an incentive to take the bit. If however it is a case of him having an adversion (sp?) to having his ears touched it may take a while longer to rectify the problem. I used to have a TB mare who would only have her bridle put on if you took it all apart and then did it up around her face, and even then she'd make a fuss, and still you could NEVER touch her ears or she'd go crazy. Finally make sure you leave yourself plenty of time to tack him up so your not rushing or inadvertantly pulling at him or something.
Good Luck, I am sure with a little perserverance you'll get there in the end
Good Luck, I am sure with a little perserverance you'll get there in the end
0ldmare
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Assuming you rule out the teeth problem, the best way we found with a horrendously head shy horse was to take the bridle apart and literally put it back together on the horse. So you would remove the bit and put the headpiece on first (personally I wouldnt bother with the noseband for the time being. Then when thats in place over the horses head do the throatlash up and attach the bit to one side. Put it in its mouth, then reconnect to the headpiece. It worked well with our mare who hated anything touching her ears.