windand rain
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Our very dangerous and naughty pony has now started to turn on the OH. He was managable while he was ok with us and we could poo pick and deal with him. A while ago he bit my OH hard and although tempted to leather him he just chased him away. Now understanderbly oh is a bit bravado but underlying wariness which he is picking up on. Pony is getting more and more aggressive with everyone but me and will push his luck with me I keep thinking it would be safer just to shoot him but it seems a bit harsh when he is very healthy. He has always had the tendency but has been more or less ok for about 10 years we have allowed him onto a big ungrazed field so he is not hungry which was always he trigger before. He is an acute laminitic so haas often been on restricted food. Now he has got to the point of being so full he can stop eating. His feet are fine he is fine health wise he is a companion so has no challenges for his skeleton or tack etc. You cannot get a vet near him so no chance of doing tests on him. I do not want to shoot him, I can keep people from being hurt but is it fair. It has beem suggested that he gets a good hiding but he is a fighter not a flight animal and I believe it would just make him worse. He has had firm but fair handling all his life you cannot give an inch. I have owned him from a foal he was born like this. He is a perfect gentleman when caught and as soon as you put a headcollar and leadrope on he is gentle and respectful. Any suggestions welcome