Woohooo picking up new pony!!

[marley1]

Hi all, following my post a few weeks back i managed to haggle the owner down to a good price and im picking up the 13.2 grey mare tommorow

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I wanted to ask some advice as i stated in previous post she was quiet nasty towards her owners (trying to bite them but not me!) and i wanted to know what you all think the best way of nipping this in the bud is!?? She did'nt seem to respond at all to a smack under the belly. Any suggestions ???

 

[Geraldine]

Congratulations!!!!

You may find she stops doing it but pushing her head firmly (but gently if you get me) away and saying no might work, it did with Bob when he went through a nipping phase.

 

[marley1]

Thank you! I will try that. She just seemed to get the hump more when her owner smacked her! But im hoping that being out 24/7 should cure her as shes been stabled for weeks with no turnout or exercise which is enough to make anyone grumpy!

 

[picolenicole]

Congratulation on getting our new pony!!!!!!

I pinched mine on the muzzle, gently but firmly. Not wanting to hurt him but so he can feel it. Try that, stoped mine first time.

 

[marley1]

I will do! Im hoping she'll be happier out but that could just be wishful thinking! I will let you all know what works best! I didnt know if moody mare supps are any good??

 

[Archie07]

Best way, to be consistent from day one! Firm but fair.

My youngster goes through stages of nipping so I make sure I'm never close enough for him to catch me with his teeth! If he steps forward into my space uninvited I back him up a couple of paces and praise him massively once he's back where he should be. He does not respond well to a smack, it gets him more wound up however he understand this method, even though he likes to test that I'm still incharge everyday!

Good luck, enjoy her