I tried this today and it was magic! He should be good as new soon. This all started after my back surgery and I couldn’t spend much time with him. I am so happy this worked out
Been watching a tone of your videos! This is probably my third comment. One of my favorite things about your channel is how you don't fluff too much. Very to the point solid information! Your short videos are perfect for my "short attention spasm" haha
I'm working with some ponies who are renowned as bitey. I haven't had a problem with true "bites" in about six weeks now, and it's because my natural reaction was to do essentially what was shown here. They are still mouthy and curious, but the only part of me that they've bit recently has been the wrist of my glove, the part you pull to get them on. Otherwise they just feel around with their lips and that's fine by me.
I've tried tbis with my sisterz gelding hes fresh broken and a Brumby, he just bites harder and harder, so i ended up finding ky own way of doing it then tried it on my boy he doesnt bite as much now, and my mare also hates it so she dont either lok, just gotta try on the donkey, but i watch yiur other videos and it has helped so much!!!
@@HorsePerfect haha yea definitely, thank you for all the videos and replying, I've asked so many other horse trainers on different things and never got an answer so I wanna say thankyou!
I don't agree with this, for a biting horse or any correction it is more about surpirse or interruption of the action, which some have suggested a tap to their leg with your foot can interrupt without focusing them on the person, or just making a quick movement, this has worked with me for all kinds of horses from rank stallions to little minis.
I'm gonna try that with my donkey. She bites all the time and is soooo pushy. Plus she doesn't get scared of I try to scare her away so It's hard to relax arround her.
0:48 Just saw this! My horse is blind and the main time i have a problem is when i go to halter her and she wants to bite and put the lead rope in her mouth and of course my hands get in the way trying to get the halter on. Have been doing what you recommend before seeing this video just not enough and the way you're recommending. Any other suggestions would be great but am definitely trying this technique.thx so much 🐴
If she’s blind how does she see to bite you? I guess she bites in your general direction. She must be slightly nervous about you being close to her. Yes try this method a bit of reverse psychology sometimes works! I would also spend time practicing approaching her and haltering her. Let’s say you walk up to her and halter her 5 times in a row right after each other. The first time she’ll try to bite you hard and by the fifth time she’ll barely move to open her mouth. Hope that helps!
@@wajdiamayreh930 I never give a horse a treat when they are asking or looking for one. I give them a treat when they least expect it as a reward for good work and behaviour. If they start to expect a treat I won’t give them one.
I just got my first horse and he has NO respect for me. He’s been at the stables a week today and even came with his brother. He is very pushy with me… any advice on this??
@@lolololilililo I got a trainer out and it’s just the way he is. I just got him and his brother. His brother is perfectly normal, he is just very much a strong willed and dominant horse. My first week with him I just hung out in his pasture, letting him and his brother get to know me without pressure. Then moved into doing grooming and putting on a saddle to get him used to my tack and my methods (found out he was trained backwards so that didn’t help). He just wanted to do his own thing. He was fine when there was no pressure… the moment you added any pressure he got intense. Me being super new to horse ownership and only having casual experience, could not handle him. I told the previous owner my skill level and that I need a horse that’s easy to handle. Unfortunately he was selling them to run the country from charges against a minor. So… he just sold them quick to anyone who wanted them without any heads up. He is now in a home with a barrel racer who also teaches students and trains horses. He’s been doing so well with her and has been thriving with a job and experienced handler!!
@@janinetollot209usually yes, i have a 1 year old who is like that. He doesn’t nibble just nip and bite, just dont let them get away with it and they’ll stop eventually
It’s all a balancing act. If your horse is biting you then he could use a little bit of head shyness to keep away! Don’t overdo it and you’ll never run into issues. 👍🏼
Hello! Does this method work with the colts? I have seen many videos, and every single one of them makes me slightly sick to my stomach with how hard they are hitting the babies. If this isn't a good method for colts, is there any that isn't me smacking a baby horse in the face? Also, those this show any issues with putting bits in? I want him to trust my hands but I don't want him to nibble at me.
Hi! Very good Question! Yes this will work with any age horse and is much better than slapping them! No, your horse shouldn't later be scared of the bit because that is different and you haven't hurt him.
Kind of needed this for that one young stallion in my barn. The owner doesnt ride him, if it wasnt for me and my love for him that horse would be standing there never riding.
How do u go about getting your horse to collect..I have a thourobread who is always in a hurry. I have a hard time getting him to calmly canter he just wants to run.
I have a 7 year old stud that always tries to bite and reach for my hands and arms when i try to pet him or but his halter on, when i try this he keeps doing and and wanting to bite even more, not in a very aggressive manner but in a playful manner like he is bored and wants attention
Interesting situation. First of all why do you own a 7 year old stud? Do you have a breeding program in place with him? Owning a stud is much more complicated than owning a gelding. Studs begin to display aggressive behavior around 6 years of age. They need a lot of attention and training to keep them safe and happy. This technique may help but just be very careful around him and try to do things that keep him occupied and happy throughput the day so that he has ways to let out his energy. Hope it goes well with him and he stops biting soon!
@@HorsePerfectyea we breed him, last year we bred him the most (20 times in 2023) and we just train him on foot for the most part but yea I need to try more often and when he’s not too excited, usually after he’s tired he will be more respectful
Ok that’s great! I’m sure you’re doing a great job with him. I don’t like it when people have studs and don’t breed them because they’re a lot more work sometimes. Glad to hear that he’s being bred and just keep working with him as you said maybe more when he’s tired and paying attention!
My goal is to minimize the biting and not have him in my personal space when leading him on the halter. He likes to bite the most when I try putting the harness on but sometimes he will bite the lead rope and chew on it and be calm, so i think it has to do with entertaining him a bit more; he defintiely has a lot of energy though so im going to be using your videos as much as possible to get him to work with m e @@HorsePerfect
I don't own my own horse, I take lessons. I started to ride a different horse recently. He is really good when I am on his back, but once I lead him or take care of him in the stall, he tries to bite all the time. Today he bit me so hard I could still feel it after hours. I wonder why is that attitude. 😮
Sounds like her has zero respect for your personal space! Is it possible to try the method in this video with him? If not a stiff palm to his nose if he tries to bite you can also help but you have to be careful it doesn’t turn into a fight as some horses just try to bite harder after you tap them away.
@@HorsePerfect Thank you! I definitely try that next time. I rode the same horse before this one and now my trainer starts to introduce me the rest of the horses in the barn, the non beginner friendly ones. This time I got another one who also bites, but I tried you method on the neck instead of pat and she never tried to bite me. She turned towards me, but did nothing. And at the end of the lesson she did nothing at all, while I did the grooming. Thank you for your useful videos! :)
Hi Jiannan, that shouldn’t happen but if he tries to bite you you can try to keep your palms facing him flat that way he can’t get a grip to bite you kinda like biting a wall. Then begin to rub his nose with your palms 😊👋🏼
Problem with this is you'll cause the horse to be head shy and try to move away even when you're doing other things like checking their teeth for example. I suppose this method might work better only when used as a reaction to the biting so they can associate it. Otherwise I don't think this is a great idea.
Hi Tai, yes I can see your point, however I would much rather have a headshy horse than a horse that has a dangerous biting problem. I've never had a headshy horse after using this technique because its not a daily experience its a one off fix. As soon as the horse stops biting or nipping I resume normal interactions with the horse. There is a balance to be found between biting(too much attraction) and headshyness (too little attraction) so I agree with you in that sense. Thanks for your comment 👍🏼
Not much help - i need to see a horse that is nippy not a docile well behaved horse.I want to see this technique done on a horse that has a biting problem.See if it works or not.I tried on my stallion who just raised his head high and would not let me rub his nose - then what ?
Hi there, Yes I definitely wanted to demonstrate with a horse that had this problem but somehow I couldn’t find one! You said your stallion moved his head up and away from you… that’s exactly the results you want! He can’t bite you if he moves his head away from you! The goal is not to rub his nose the goal is to discourage him from bringing his head close to you. If you only had to rub him once on the nose then that’s great! Just start again if he brings his nose back.
I rescued him 15 months ago hes 3 years old.He had been beaten around the head and he could not be touched - it took a month to head collar him.All good ever since and he never went to bite me until 6 months ago.He thinks hes playing nip nip always playful and comes at me very mouthy.I say NO and tap his nose - his head goes up and if im not quick his head could injure me. Rub his nose and up goes his head.
Just keep working with him and every time he brings his head back start rubbing him again. It’s a little bit better than a slap fight. It sounds like you are doing a great job with him!
@@HorsePerfect Thanks.Now we have bonded hes so happy and just loves to play yet he goes too far and gets nippy.Hes been so lovely today he hasnt nipped so i will try the nose rub next time.Hes learnt to open the bolt on the stable door so i have to put a clip on the bolt - the bottom of the door has a bolt so i tell him Good try but you wont reach the bottom bolt !
That’s quite a height difference 😂 You will be able to reach his mouth if he’s trying to bite you though! And then if he takes it up and away that’s the idea 😊
Hi, yes it could but there is a balance to be found I think. It may make the horse slightly headshy at first but I’d rather that than him biting me and I can fix the head shy problem as soon as he learns not to bite 😊
I feed apples to a horse who lives by me on a daily walk but he has bit me twice the first time was my finger and he locked on it while screaming he finally let go and then he bit my arm nipped it hard if I didn’t have a sweatshirt he would have taken a chunk of my arm he broke the skin both times idk why he does this I’m very nice petting him giving apples and carrots?
Horses need a leader and if they don’t feel like you are their leader they become the leader or dominant one for their own survival. So this horse is asserting its dominance over you and therefore it’s rights to the food that is there by biting you (horse language for get lost). He is the leader in your two member herd. So in his mind he’s just doing horse things and has no idea of the hurt he is causing you. For now I would recommend throwing the food into his pen rather than trying to hand it to him. He doesn’t care how nice you are to him unfortunately he only understands horse language. In order to stop this behavior you’d have to work with him and make him move his feet. It’s complicated but if you have patience he may get better slowly just be careful!
I would be very upset if someone was feeding my horses treats without my permission. She is doing way more harm to this horse than she realizes. Teaching him disrespectful behavior. @HorsePerfect
I tried this today and it was magic! He should be good as new soon. This all started after my back surgery and I couldn’t spend much time with him. I am so happy this worked out
So glad to hear! 🙌🏼💪🏼
Been watching a tone of your videos!
This is probably my third comment.
One of my favorite things about your channel is how you don't fluff too much. Very to the point solid information! Your short videos are perfect for my "short attention spasm" haha
Thanks! I appreciate you engaging and watching! Haha I’ll keep that in mind 👌🏼🤩
Thank you so much! Mine is not too aggressive but does bite a little he is only 2
Mines is a 3 year stud play biting me
I will try it! 👍 Thank you
I'm working with some ponies who are renowned as bitey. I haven't had a problem with true "bites" in about six weeks now, and it's because my natural reaction was to do essentially what was shown here.
They are still mouthy and curious, but the only part of me that they've bit recently has been the wrist of my glove, the part you pull to get them on. Otherwise they just feel around with their lips and that's fine by me.
Sounds like you’re doing a great job with them! 👍🏼💪🏼
I've tried tbis with my sisterz gelding hes fresh broken and a Brumby, he just bites harder and harder, so i ended up finding ky own way of doing it then tried it on my boy he doesnt bite as much now, and my mare also hates it so she dont either lok, just gotta try on the donkey, but i watch yiur other videos and it has helped so much!!!
So glad the videos have been helpful! Keep going with horses! It sounds like you’re making progress! Some take longer than others to catch on 😅
@@HorsePerfect haha yea definitely, thank you for all the videos and replying, I've asked so many other horse trainers on different things and never got an answer so I wanna say thankyou!
@@Family.animals.are.life. you’re so welcome! 😊
Thank you ive got 3 year old stallion thats only just turned 3 and he has a really bad biting problem so ill try this X
I don't agree with this, for a biting horse or any correction it is more about surpirse or interruption of the action, which some have suggested a tap to their leg with your foot can interrupt without focusing them on the person, or just making a quick movement, this has worked with me for all kinds of horses from rank stallions to little minis.
I'm gonna try that with my donkey. She bites all the time and is soooo pushy. Plus she doesn't get scared of I try to scare her away so It's hard to relax arround her.
0:48 Just saw this! My horse is blind and the main time i have a problem is when i go to halter her and she wants to bite and put the lead rope in her mouth and of course my hands get in the way trying to get the halter on. Have been doing what you recommend before seeing this video just not enough and the way you're recommending. Any other suggestions would be great but am definitely trying this technique.thx so much 🐴
If she’s blind how does she see to bite you? I guess she bites in your general direction. She must be slightly nervous about you being close to her. Yes try this method a bit of reverse psychology sometimes works!
I would also spend time practicing approaching her and haltering her.
Let’s say you walk up to her and halter her 5 times in a row right after each other. The first time she’ll try to bite you hard and by the fifth time she’ll barely move to open her mouth.
Hope that helps!
Feeding horse treats by hand can start the horse to nip on you then starts to bite. Iv seen this thousand of times Great Video mate thank you
So true!
Thank you!
What would you recommend using when giving treats ?
@@HorsePerfectWhere is the balance here then?!!
@@wajdiamayreh930 I never give a horse a treat when they are asking or looking for one. I give them a treat when they least expect it as a reward for good work and behaviour. If they start to expect a treat I won’t give them one.
@@naomileon8308 sliced carrots make a great treat!
A horse that bites has no respect for you. He is in your space now.
I agree!
I just got my first horse and he has NO respect for me. He’s been at the stables a week today and even came with his brother. He is very pushy with me… any advice on this??
@@thesamanthacassiewhat did u do?
Not true
@@lolololilililo I got a trainer out and it’s just the way he is. I just got him and his brother. His brother is perfectly normal, he is just very much a strong willed and dominant horse.
My first week with him I just hung out in his pasture, letting him and his brother get to know me without pressure. Then moved into doing grooming and putting on a saddle to get him used to my tack and my methods (found out he was trained backwards so that didn’t help).
He just wanted to do his own thing. He was fine when there was no pressure… the moment you added any pressure he got intense. Me being super new to horse ownership and only having casual experience, could not handle him. I told the previous owner my skill level and that I need a horse that’s easy to handle.
Unfortunately he was selling them to run the country from charges against a minor. So… he just sold them quick to anyone who wanted them without any heads up.
He is now in a home with a barrel racer who also teaches students and trains horses. He’s been doing so well with her and has been thriving with a job and experienced handler!!
My 2 year old doesn't bite but is literally addicted to nibbling EVERYTHING! Cant wait to try this
Yes they can be nibbly at that age! Yeah give it a try 👍🏼
Do they usually eventually grow out of it? First time raising a youngster. Thanks for your reply
All of mine have so far! 😊
@@janinetollot209usually yes, i have a 1 year old who is like that. He doesn’t nibble just nip and bite, just dont let them get away with it and they’ll stop eventually
Wouldn’t this cause a hand shyness and difficulty bridling. I put Vicks on me wrists and horse doesn’t want to taste that stuff.
It’s all a balancing act. If your horse is biting you then he could use a little bit of head shyness to keep away! Don’t overdo it and you’ll never run into issues. 👍🏼
Thank you, I'll try this
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Hello! Does this method work with the colts? I have seen many videos, and every single one of them makes me slightly sick to my stomach with how hard they are hitting the babies. If this isn't a good method for colts, is there any that isn't me smacking a baby horse in the face?
Also, those this show any issues with putting bits in? I want him to trust my hands but I don't want him to nibble at me.
Hi! Very good Question! Yes this will work with any age horse and is much better than slapping them! No, your horse shouldn't later be scared of the bit because that is different and you haven't hurt him.
@@HorsePerfect Thank you for answering! This is my first colt so I got worried when he was being mouthy
Kind of needed this for that one young stallion in my barn. The owner doesnt ride him, if it wasnt for me and my love for him that horse would be standing there never riding.
Well I’m glad he has someone that cares about him! Good job.
Your a very good trainer your amazing 😉
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So glad to hear you are a Christian!
Hope you make more amazing horse videos!
More on the way soon!
Bro please, can you make a video showing how to make a horse halter
How to make a halter? Or how to halter a horse?
@@HorsePerfect yes bro it's how to make a halter with a rope
How do u go about getting your horse to collect..I have a thourobread who is always in a hurry. I have a hard time getting him to calmly canter he just wants to run.
I should maybe make a video on this!
I think for your thoroughbred running is kinda built into him! 😅
Will that make them move away from your hands when you try to pet them?
No it shouldn’t 👍🏼
I have a 7 year old stud that always tries to bite and reach for my hands and arms when i try to pet him or but his halter on, when i try this he keeps doing and and wanting to bite even more, not in a very aggressive manner but in a playful manner like he is bored and wants attention
Interesting situation. First of all why do you own a 7 year old stud? Do you have a breeding program in place with him? Owning a stud is much more complicated than owning a gelding. Studs begin to display aggressive behavior around 6 years of age. They need a lot of attention and training to keep them safe and happy. This technique may help but just be very careful around him and try to do things that keep him occupied and happy throughput the day so that he has ways to let out his energy. Hope it goes well with him and he stops biting soon!
@@HorsePerfectyea we breed him, last year we bred him the most (20 times in 2023) and we just train him on foot for the most part but yea I need to try more often and when he’s not too excited, usually after he’s tired he will be more respectful
Ok that’s great! I’m sure you’re doing a great job with him. I don’t like it when people have studs and don’t breed them because they’re a lot more work sometimes. Glad to hear that he’s being bred and just keep working with him as you said maybe more when he’s tired and paying attention!
My goal is to minimize the biting and not have him in my personal space when leading him on the halter. He likes to bite the most when I try putting the harness on but sometimes he will bite the lead rope and chew on it and be calm, so i think it has to do with entertaining him a bit more; he defintiely has a lot of energy though so im going to be using your videos as much as possible to get him to work with m e @@HorsePerfect
Thank you!!!!!
Thanks for watching!
This is why people need to learn about horses before they buy them
AGREED! 😅
I have a horse that bites when you bridle her. Would this help with that?
It could help with that just be careful 😅
Very good
Thanks!
I don't know much about horse but my dad got one.
Its a colt 7-9 months I think.
He almost bit me today so i really don't want to happen again
Yeah try to stay far enough away from him because he’ll most likely try again 😅
Brilliant
I would like to know the difference when a horse bites just bcus wanna play.
Well I don’t allow that either because it’s all fun and games until he hurts you 😅
@@HorsePerfect thanks. One of the horses I work with, often try to bite me. I don't know if doesn't like me or if is trying to play. I work in a farm.
@@siemprepreguntaconsonia1707 better to teach him not to just incase he’s trying to bite and not play. 😌
@@HorsePerfect thank you 🐴
I don't own my own horse, I take lessons. I started to ride a different horse recently. He is really good when I am on his back, but once I lead him or take care of him in the stall, he tries to bite all the time. Today he bit me so hard I could still feel it after hours. I wonder why is that attitude. 😮
Sounds like her has zero respect for your personal space! Is it possible to try the method in this video with him? If not a stiff palm to his nose if he tries to bite you can also help but you have to be careful it doesn’t turn into a fight as some horses just try to bite harder after you tap them away.
@@HorsePerfect Thank you! I definitely try that next time. I rode the same horse before this one and now my trainer starts to introduce me the rest of the horses in the barn, the non beginner friendly ones. This time I got another one who also bites, but I tried you method on the neck instead of pat and she never tried to bite me. She turned towards me, but did nothing. And at the end of the lesson she did nothing at all, while I did the grooming. Thank you for your useful videos! :)
I'll try that
Hope it helps! 😊🙌🏼
Smart asf
But he kept trying to nip my hands when I did that? He seemed to see it as a game
Flat palms and at angles he can’t bite! His teeth can only bite one direction.
What if he bites you when you rub his nose and mouth?
Hi Jiannan, that shouldn’t happen but if he tries to bite you you can try to keep your palms facing him flat that way he can’t get a grip to bite you kinda like biting a wall. Then begin to rub his nose with your palms 😊👋🏼
Problem with this is you'll cause the horse to be head shy and try to move away even when you're doing other things like checking their teeth for example. I suppose this method might work better only when used as a reaction to the biting so they can associate it. Otherwise I don't think this is a great idea.
Hi Tai, yes I can see your point, however I would much rather have a headshy horse than a horse that has a dangerous biting problem. I've never had a headshy horse after using this technique because its not a daily experience its a one off fix. As soon as the horse stops biting or nipping I resume normal interactions with the horse. There is a balance to be found between biting(too much attraction) and headshyness (too little attraction) so I agree with you in that sense. Thanks for your comment 👍🏼
Mmm my grandfather has many horses in his farm and I love them but the other one once kicked me so I'm scared now
I’m sorry to hear that you got kicked!
Not much help - i need to see a horse that is nippy not a docile well behaved horse.I want to see this technique done on a horse that has a biting problem.See if it works or not.I tried on my stallion who just raised his head high and would not let me rub his nose - then what ?
Hi there, Yes I definitely wanted to demonstrate with a horse that had this problem but somehow I couldn’t find one!
You said your stallion moved his head up and away from you… that’s exactly the results you want! He can’t bite you if he moves his head away from you! The goal is not to rub his nose the goal is to discourage him from bringing his head close to you. If you only had to rub him once on the nose then that’s great! Just start again if he brings his nose back.
I rescued him 15 months ago hes 3 years old.He had been beaten around the head and he could not be touched - it took a month to head collar him.All good ever since and he never went to bite me until 6 months ago.He thinks hes playing nip nip always playful and comes at me very mouthy.I say NO and tap his nose - his head goes up and if im not quick his head could injure me.
Rub his nose and up goes his head.
Just keep working with him and every time he brings his head back start rubbing him again. It’s a little bit better than a slap fight. It sounds like you are doing a great job with him!
@@HorsePerfect Thanks.Now we have bonded hes so happy and just loves to play yet he goes too far and gets nippy.Hes been so lovely today he hasnt nipped so i will try the nose rub next time.Hes learnt to open the bolt on the stable door so i have to put a clip on the bolt - the bottom of the door has a bolt so i tell him Good try but you wont reach the bottom bolt !
Mine finds it entertaining..help
Oooff wear chain link armor maybe?
I have a 16.2 thoroughbred. I will not be able to reach his mouth 😂. I’m 4’11
That’s quite a height difference 😂
You will be able to reach his mouth if he’s trying to bite you though! And then if he takes it up and away that’s the idea 😊
Don't that make it harder to put on the halter and, or bridle. Because you make it where they don't want you touching their face.
Hi, yes it could but there is a balance to be found I think. It may make the horse slightly headshy at first but I’d rather that than him biting me and I can fix the head shy problem as soon as he learns not to bite 😊
I feed apples to a horse who lives by me on a daily walk but he has bit me twice the first time was my finger and he locked on it while screaming he finally let go and then he bit my arm nipped it hard if I didn’t have a sweatshirt he would have taken a chunk of my arm he broke the skin both times idk why he does this I’m very nice petting him giving apples and carrots?
Horses need a leader and if they don’t feel like you are their leader they become the leader or dominant one for their own survival. So this horse is asserting its dominance over you and therefore it’s rights to the food that is there by biting you (horse language for get lost). He is the leader in your two member herd. So in his mind he’s just doing horse things and has no idea of the hurt he is causing you.
For now I would recommend throwing the food into his pen rather than trying to hand it to him. He doesn’t care how nice you are to him unfortunately he only understands horse language. In order to stop this behavior you’d have to work with him and make him move his feet. It’s complicated but if you have patience he may get better slowly just be careful!
I would be very upset if someone was feeding my horses treats without my permission. She is doing way more harm to this horse than she realizes. Teaching him disrespectful behavior. @HorsePerfect