I'm finding it rather rude.

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ellasmith94

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Recently my boy has started to nip, nugde (more like shove) and can be a pain bringing in from the field, with the field my theory is that this only happens when the mare in the paddock next to him has already been brought in, he wants to get in too and trys to lead me to his stable rather i lead him, even though there are plenty of other horses surrounding him. I dont know what to do with the nudging or nipping, but my dad who isnt very horsey came down to see him the other day, put his hand out to stroke him and ended up being nipped. as for the bringing in from field, friend from the yard suggested putting the leadrope around his nose and back through the head collar to give me that bit more control, this helps but he still puts up a fight. Do you guys have any ideas in ways to stop this? at first it wasnt bad, quite sweet, now im finding it rude.
 
It sounds like frustration TBH, when he tries to nip give him a bop on the nose, if he tries to barge you make him go back and stay out of your personal space, all good manners.
And putting the lead rope through is a good idea. I had one I had to do this with, still do it now if Im holding a lively one lol!
 
make sure you are walking level with his shoulder so he can not easily nudge or nip you.If he turns his head towards you smack him on the muzzle with the end of the leadrope and growl or give him a sharp no.If he is trying to drag you in then each time he gets in front of you make him turn around you a full circle so that he understands he is not allowed to go ahead of you.If he is genuinely dragging you and refusing to listen then the leadrope over the nose will give a little more control. I know where you are coming from as my horse used to do the exact same thing and still will try it on if anyone different is leading him for any reason.
 
he also trys to nip and barge when being groomed, doesnt help when picking out front feet! but it could be a lot worse i guess, hes not a nasty horse, such a sweetheart and cheeky i just think hes realising his weight and pushing it around (hes a 17hh IDXTB 5yo)
 
he's just going through the adolescent stage then maybe?
Bear was a git last year, he was 5, I had no brakes, tried all sorts of bits, but he went back to normal after a few months
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They just like to test you a bit, and I think your boy knows he has his size against you
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Lots of good advice on here
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Ahh, the problem is you found it sweet to begin with and let him do it, now he thinks he can and he is being a bit disrespectful.

Move his feet. When he nudges you, make him walk backwards. If he nips - or goes to nip - get big and scary at him. Make yourself tall and 'big' and shout 'NO!' very firmly. He needs to know that you are in charge, at the moment he thinks he is by the sounds of it. The lead rope is good - you can put it through his mouth like a bit too, rather than round his nose. I sympathise, Ari threw his weight about when he first arrived .
 
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