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Biting horse

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I'm working with a young yearling colt for a friend who at some point in his young life has developed a severe biting habit and will bite any horse (including his mother) cow or person in biting range.

bahila73
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My advice to you is to not allow this colt into your space until you ask him in.  When this happens, you need to EXTREMELY mindful of his head and its proximity to your body.  If he lunges toward you in any way, shank him and make him work like crazy.  In short go after him with enough gusto that you give a reason to back off.  Then pause, catch your breath, and make him stand outside your space.  When he takes a step toward you, make him back three steps away.  My hope, here, is for you to send a message to him that being in your space is a privilege and he must earn it by being POLITE.  In a short time, this will be forgotten.  As far as the other animals are concerned, they will find a way to correct the situation.