Hi there, just another post question from a new rider !
I have owned my horse since this past August and since it has turned cold ( at the present time 5 degrees F ) he is really acting up. Throwing his head. snorting at you , pawing alot and also nipping. When he out to pasture and you walk to the gate where the and he will come up and **** his head sideways and try to bite while he starts to stiffin his upper lip and nose.
When he does this I start with a loud shout to have him stop ! Most of the time he pulls back just a little then does it again. When that does not work I then smack him in the nose to get him to stop the act of biting and at the same time I give a sharp loud yell. He will then pull back and sometimes trot off while throwing his head. But he comes right back.
This disposition I do not like at all ! I bought him because he WAS!! nice and laid back.
The Question is , DOES THE COLD WEATHER MAKE THEM ACT UP !
ps. He is in good heath and his teeth was checked and floated about 2 months ago.
I have owned my horse since this past August and since it has turned cold ( at the present time 5 degrees F ) he is really acting up. Throwing his head. snorting at you , pawing alot and also nipping. When he out to pasture and you walk to the gate where the and he will come up and **** his head sideways and try to bite while he starts to stiffin his upper lip and nose.
When he does this I start with a loud shout to have him stop ! Most of the time he pulls back just a little then does it again. When that does not work I then smack him in the nose to get him to stop the act of biting and at the same time I give a sharp loud yell. He will then pull back and sometimes trot off while throwing his head. But he comes right back.
This disposition I do not like at all ! I bought him because he WAS!! nice and laid back.
The Question is , DOES THE COLD WEATHER MAKE THEM ACT UP !
ps. He is in good heath and his teeth was checked and floated about 2 months ago.