Horses that Bite - How to Fix Anything With Horses presented by Elite Horsemanship

[@sofiaprincipe9464]

This is great! I have a 3 year old who has this playful biting problem, and after this, I was able to get him to respect me. he would barely be able to walk with a halter and lead because he would get too close and bite clothes, but after this he just started respecting and is a much easier horse to handle. Thanks!

[@mantisamygdala]

Don't follow this advice! It's old school, and has nothing to do with horse psychology. So, why troubles he this horse, it doesn't do anything wrong? Maybe? - he is not able to correct a horse, that makes really trouble? It's fake. Don't hurt your horse! Never!

[@tenapus]

why is this reply pinned?!

[@helderc873]

Same

[@sarahthomson8183]

@@mantisamygdala he's not even touching the horse.

[@angeloftheshadows1344]

I got the same problem, but mine is 19 years old

[@Cheese_Meister]

I don’t do anything that has to do with horses, but I watched this whole thing.

[@raidnova1474]

LOL same

[@tangosmombell9901]

I worked with a rescued appy that had been gelded after being labeled too aggressive after he had been used for breeding til he was 10. He was donated to an organization that taught handicapped kids to ride for therapy. They'd been holding nails in their hands when leading him!! I spent about 1 hour in a box stall making him move every time he got nippy after that we were besties. He ended up being my all time favorite horse that I've ever worked with. I could trail ride him bareback with a halter and he became a great lesson horse.

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Well done!!

[@ravenslair117]

Awesome!! Thank you for writing a really positive experience!!👍👍👍

[@sannevanschie7993]

I have been doing this for years without actual taught, now that I know the reasoning behind it, it makes a lot of sense!

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

so pleased you found it useful

[@jameslovegodofjesus834]

I love that there’s no hitting or abuse, awesome. I’m gonna try this today

[@iziz5691]

Woww when you were throwing the whip around and your horse was totally relaxed that showed me that you are a good horseman and really the horse doesn’t fear you he respects you. Love it

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Thank you.

[@sharonarty5390]

Having just had a beginning riding class where the very first thing the horse nipped me, this is really great. I was looking for how the person introducing me to horse care would handle being nipped. When they did NOTHING I was really baffled...was this nipping behavior just endured? I knew THAT couldn't be correct. THIS gives me substantial actions to engage the horse so that it can't think about continuing biting yet works toward showing that you as the rider are in control, not the horse. Frankly, after witnessing how the other person did nothing, I thought I might not continue taking the class. If they couldn't stop the horse's bad behavior, how could I? This shows me that to cause the horse to move backward engages the horse's mind so that they're influenced to feel you're the dominent one without abuse. Thank you so much! After all increasing fear in this world, whether fear in the rider or the horse isn't enjoyable for either party. Much better to show who's in control by thoughtful application of behavior modification.

[@heidipeters7174]

The fact they didn’t correct the biting is a red flag. Correction MUST be within 3 seconds or it’s not effective. Backing a horse up everytime they are even THINKING about biting you ( pinned ears and loading its weight to the front )will soon make them think maybe it’s not a good idea because it’s going to cause them more pressure. You move their feet then you become Alfa. Imagine pinning your ears and owning their space and they will move. Also no eye- balling. Don’t make it personal. Concentrate on their feet.

[@EquineAdvocateForever]

I love the Parelli influence here...considering the psychology of the horse. Good job sir and thank YOU for making the world a better place for horses.

[@lisasimmons1832]

I like this guy lol he's making me feel like I can be more confident around horses

[@gerrycoleman7290]

This is the first time I have heard of this guy or seen a video of his. He is a horseman. He understands horses.

[@missbonniedee]

It is also the first time I have seen this guy. He knows what he is talking about. I will be watching more of him. I believe if you are kind but firm then you get more out of your horse, there is no need for hitting, their are others ways with pressure and release which works much better. Trust goes a long way.

[@brittanyritenour4695]

@@missbonniedee yes no need for hitting but he is not really hurting the horse and he is just using an example. I never saw him beating his horse.

[@brittanyritenour4695]

you can see by the horses face and expression he trusts this guy and the guy understands him.

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Brilliant!!!!

[@hannahjade6086]

I’ve been working with a 2 year old filly that bites and kicks and this really helped me

[@rebeccajohnstonhorsemanshi9405]

I hope the readers understand the the level 4 correction of hitting the rope IS a physical correction. Hitting the rope pulls the rope, the horse feels it. Physical corrections ARE needed in training, regardless if they are sugar coated by hitting the rope. I typically only need sound of the whip pop. But some people believe ANY physical correction is "violent" or "cruel". No. They are necessary, and to be used by trained people, with a plan and purpose. Know the difference between physical correction and abuse. Stop lumping the two together. Good video btw.

[@michellesonego7682]

What a fabulous video for all level of trainers...very impressive, a lovely relaxed manner you have and an excellent way of explaining the method and theory of the situation...i have been training horses naturally for 30 plus years and still learn new ways constantly, thank you

[@missbonniedee]

I like this Guy he talks sense. I have been doing exactly what he just demonstrated with my horse. He was biting, I kept attracting his attention to something else while all the time backing him up everytime he tried to bite or wasn't listening to my commands or paying attention to me. Now he is terrific and and improving each day. It only takes a little while each day even a few times a day. Just Small steps .

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Perfect . Keep it up

[@annieoakslee3908]

You can tell his horse has great respect for him and is not afraid of these demonstrations. I used a similar technic on a horse that was aggressive when I got him and now use him for demonstrating also. Best horse I ever had.

[@mrdjangofreeman5560]

Awesome brilliant explanation in a very short video. Massive thx !

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

You’re welcome!

[@fatalquasar1854]

would love to see this with a horse that actually bites.

[@qessyhildreth2851]

I have a 2 1/2 year old friesian percheron cross. I had issues a couple wks ago over him pushing by me to get in his stall for his hay. I brought him immediately out and backed him up big time down the barn isle and he got it..he respected me he waited. It really works. You don't have to beat your horse to get respect. I also longe him like when he wouldn't give me his ft to clean and he changed his attitude.

[@franzi190886]

Everything is about understandin the horses natural behaviours. So many people want to ride like professionals, but don't want to really learn about the basics. Thats sad and unfair 😑 I Like the way you explain all that stuff ❤

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Val Ry well said my friend. 👍

[@eaglegrip6879]

"Unfair???" You thought life was supposed to be "fair???" ROTFL! Bwahahaha! Now that's hilarious!!!

[@lisanidog8178]

There was one horse in riding school I'll never forget. His name was Rex. He never bit me but he had a thing about grabbing one of my coat buttons, flattening it but not pulling it off and then lifting his lip like he was laughing at me. And he loved to step on my foot. He wouldn't get off no matter how hard I pushed until I asked politely for him to get off my foot and a light push got him off. I'd say hello to Rex and he's slam me with his nose. I loved that horse. He knew I needed more time to get on him as short as I am and he'd stand and wait. Other people he'd start moving and it took them so long to get on him. When I see videos of horses I think fondly of Rex. If he ever bit anyone he never bit me. But he sure liked to flatten my coat buttons!

[@heatheryoung2860]

Excellent video, we're dealing with an 8 year old Canadian that the previous owner spoiled. I've been riding for 40 years and this is exactly what needs to be done with our spoiled 1100 lb "boss". I can see through his body language that he thinks he's dominant, thanks for the refresher.

[@MrKayakmr]

This is one of the best equestrian videos on KZbin. A very sincere thank you for making it!😃

[@unapologeticallynikki]

My horse is 18 and just recently started biting me playfully, but constantly. Can’t wait to try this!

[@rhodealgra9770]

Unapologetically Nikki how did it work?

[@unapologeticallynikki]

American Horse it didn’t 😫

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

😂😂😂 it felt your energy!!!

[@unapologeticallynikki]

@@elitehorsemanship8765 he’s an old ex racehorse lol his energy is chaotic enough on it’s own 😅

[@_emotional.wreck_]

I have been a loss to stop my horse from biting and this has been helping me a lot. 😁😁

[@alex_nemo_]

4 type, when horse mistakes your hands for food.

[@alisonmccain]

Lol true

[@Spicii9896]

mmm carrots

[@antonia1458]

🤣😂😅yeap

[@alex_nemo_]

BTW, only stupid horse do that. Smart one touch your hand with lips, and then turn away, or begin to lick it.

[@gloom0259]

Yup. Mine bites my clothes for some reason and attempted to eat my phone

[@sheilastewart6678]

Thank you. I have an aggressive yearling, and this demonstration makes me feel like I can have the confidence to correct it.

[@khaleesi4210]

This is helpful, thank you. I have a yearling filly who has recently been testing boundaries. I've tried a few things (no hitting, ever, though) and will now also try backing her up when she gets nippy. The Arabian in the video is beautiful, btw.

[@aikitbliambanu]

This is all nice but... The method should be demonstrated on a horse that actually bites. This arabian isn't doing anything wrong and he doesn't understand why is he getting all this disciplining from the human. And of course he doesn't bite the human after backing up, because he wasn't biting before! But please show a horse that was biting, and then it stops biting after backing up.

[@ellieelizabeth5627]

aikitbliambanu completely agree!

[@michelleturner6865]

aikitbliambanu yeah this poor horse is getting punished for nothing. I don’t like this to me it’s abusive. Fine if he’s actually biting or kicking but not for no reason. So confusing for the horse

[@ElizabethStaeheli]

I'm guessing you are a person who wants everybody to do things the way you would. You don't realize that you have no clue what you are talking about--it doesn't matter. It indicates a lack of respect for the individuality of others. I'm responding because you put your criticism on the trainer, and I'm putting it back on you. He knows what he's doing.

[@aikitbliambanu]

I am not criticising the trainer or the method - I am criticising the way of demonstrating the method. I'm sure he knows what he is doing and the method probably works. It is the demonstration that could be improved. If a teacher wants to show how to make a statue from ice, he would get a block of ice to show it, not a block of clay. If a trainer wants to show how to deal with a biting horse, he needs to find a biting horse for the demonstration, not a horse with no vices. This video was not the only one on the biting subject, there were others, and people were showing actually biting horses. Here is an example of a good demonstration: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imfLlYWCetiUiLs - an actually mouthy horse in the video. Now a little bit about "respect" which you mentioned. In your opinion, I would show "respect for individuality" if I didn't criticise the video? Well, if I was watching some creative art, the purpose of which is to express individuality, then I won't criticise it. But this is an educational video, the purpose of which is to teach. If the video doesn't teach well, the trainer may actually benefit from the criticism and improve his future videos, and get more viewers because of that. I don't comment on every video on KZbin, in fact I only comment when I think that my comment can be useful to the author or to the others watching. Criticism does not equal "evil", dear Elizabeth Staeheli.

[@ElizabethStaeheli]

Okay....

[@kanudoss]

Excellent video! Thank you for such straightforward, no bs explanations! Please do more

[@thesecretdancersflexfit4630]

Wow very good I've got a Shetland pony and he always nippled on me when I wanted to get him out of the box and after 2 days he stopped that thanks😊

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

The Secret Dancers Flex Fit brilliant. Thanks for letting us know.

[@TheDandiMare]

I'll have to use this for my boy Wick. He is around 20 and was owned by an abusive family. I've gotten him so quiet these past few months but the biting is still there if I'm trying to ground mount or if im moving him from a place he was grazing. But he has gone from kicking, rearing, charging, biting and pushing to just every now and again nips. He is a lot better spookiness now. I just ponied him next to my SxS RZR that is very loud and bright and has lots of things to spook at but he was so trusting that we walked for about a half mile yesterday and he was chill the whole time

[@user-mi4iv2qu9d]

I work on a farm in Kentucky I have two Mares that attempted to bite me when I'm grooming them down. This looks good I'm going to try it out when I do it again today.

[@shadowdancer1412]

Wow. Great video. Love the way you handle that horse.

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Thanks +ShadowDancer

[@cowgbootz7886]

Very nice! I liked this a lot, I agree 100. I always get so upset when I see recommendations to smack the horse. The worse I saw was hold a needle in between your fingers and poke them with needle when they go to bite. I will be sharing this video!

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

cowg bootz thanks for the comment. And yes the typical solution is to just hit the horse. And believe me, if that would work I would do it. But it doesn't. And ouch!!!! A needle?!!

[@cowgbootz7886]

Elite Horsemanship yes! A needle or a pin people were suggestion on a fb group!

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

maybe share this video with them!! However just to clarify, I do not like to criticize anybody because I believe that everybody tries to do the best they can and every action has a positive intention, so people try whatever they can to help the horse to understand that it should stop biting. They will choose the best option that they have, so sharing this video will help those that have tried everything and have resorted to the good old 'whacking to punish' method, to have an additional option which will actually work.

[@taylorbradford8290]

Oh my gosh

[@ElizabethStaeheli]

I have an Andalusian (actually Azteca) gelding, who is very dominant with people (broke my toe when I was leading him, because he gets so close), and was very mouthy. We had him to one trainer who quit on us. He said he never rode him, because he was unpredictable--but the horse hated him, because he slapped him every time he tried to bite. The second trainer worked on him for a whole month just to get him to stop "biting," (doesn't bite hard--he's very mouthy). This is the first time I have seen the dominance issue addressed as the primary motivation and the cure prescribed. My son usually works with him after I broke my toe, but I will get the steel toed boots out and try this once the snow melts!

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Elizabeth Staeheli thanks for your story! Just make sure that the horse doesn't get aggressive otherwise you may want to find another trainer to get the worst part out of the way and then you guys can maintain the progress. Good luck. All the best.

[@lisa-shitsakwibjnie]

I have dealt with defense biting more than I care to count because I used to be a rescuer. Every time they have bit, they bite then run. Never was out of wanting to be mean. They was just scared. They never stayed and attacked. The most fearful horses I received was from the Amish. I always tried to teach my space and to keep butt away from me as 1st steps. I miss having land to use for rescue. I unfortunately had to move to the city. People, please work the tools and whips around them a little at a time. Don't immediately go out and whip the ground next to your horse. I am a big believer in knowing how to train a horse before owning one. I also had several horses gave up to me or dumped in a park because the horse was smarter than it's owner.

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Great advice 🙏

[@clairedowd7009]

This is so helpful! I’ve been tapping my horse on her nose and I can’t believe the progress she made in such i short amount of time

[@baley9774]

I think this is one of the best training videos I have seen. My only issue is that excessive backing can lead to rearing. Maybe less backing and more hip and feet moving. Backing is very foreign to a horse.

[@jgerl100]

Check out Warwick Schiller

[@bellarain11]

@@jgerl100 I agree

[@veroniqueviaudFaspasie_1957]

Very good tip for horses who bite. Desentise is a key with all horses Thank you very much for the lesson. 😁👌🏻 I 'll try with a thoroughbred mare (5 years old) who was a race horse and bites rather often. Not myself, strangely. We have a kind of bond, since we met. I put off her halter one day she put it till an eye, eating crazy with a too short rope. That was the moment she could have bitten me badly but she was so grateful I made her rid of it! We started to really meet. She loved my caresses. Now she loves my apples too.. Not the same thing. She 's older, one year later. Unfortunately I fell two times when riding her. I used to be a good rider in my young years. Now my balance is not very good. Bad knees. She was never guilty, some riders fear her. I do not understand. Some are silly jealous, girls riders !!! 😅😅 Anyway the last time I saw her, she was unhappy with me, standing in front of her with another rider. She nipped me, not very strongly. I showed her my finger saying NO. She stepped back. All went ok. Later I was again in her stall to say good bye and she did not looked at me, only eating. I took this as a proof of confidence, that she knew it was me. I caressed her neck tenderly and she did not stopped eating too. I most of the time speak to her with a soft voice. She 's a stressed, nervous horse and I don't know what happened to her during her race horse career... I fear she was hurt mentally and physically unfortunately. I love her a lot but with health issues I can not go horse riding or simply go walking at the moment. I cross fingers that it will go better soon.🤞🏻😉🐎💓

[@kayBTR]

Could hear what you are saying better without the music.

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Thanks. Message received.

[@Omgbrittbee]

I cannot wait to try this tomorrow with our horse. My horse has been nipping now BITING at me ALL WEEK! Can’t wait to see if this works!

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

How did it go?????

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

I share Equine Reiki with a five-years-old, male rescue horse who bites. It is a continuous problem. I need this horse to stand calmly while I share this Reiki. I am here to learn. I will share this with his owner. Thank you.

[@jgerl100]

Check out Warwick Schiller videos on biting.

[@mauricebelec7237]

It does stop the biting but it will not build a real honest friendship, imagine if this was the case with another human? They would respond but no room for building a true bond, horses are way smarter than what we think, it's a sacred amazing animal and it should be treated as such!! Not trying to be just negative but just offering an opportunity for even better ways to deal with horses! May the horse be with you!!

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Agreed. Balance is key

[@rodneyzurek4900]

Horses are horses they are not Pets like dogs or cats! They are herd animals who live instinctively on herd dominance. If you want a buddy get a dog! Respect and be kind to him but be the alpha or get hurt!

[@amogus205]

I recently bought a wonderful 9 month old pinto lusitano stallion! He's a gorgeous baby and has an amazing character, but he's awfully mouthy... (In a playful manner) I'm looking forward to trying out this method soon! Let's see how it goes :")

[@baley9774]

Excessive backing can lead to rearing...so maybe not so much backing and more feet and hip moving. Not a fan of rope wiggling" No need to do that when backing the horse. "Rope wiggling" whatever you call it, irritates the horse....you would get the same effect by just walking in on him with the whip. But, nice video. One of the better videos. You got right to the point. Really helpful. Thank you.

[@aaronbrigham4743]

Thanks for the college I'm trying to handle a Stud/Stallion and I'm trying to get to listen to me so he doesn't get too nippy this is a good example. 🙏🐴🏆👏

[@elizabethgeddes585]

Good video. I’ll work on this situation tomorrow.

[@SandcrestSso]

My horse is a 12 year old connemara. He likes to bite other horses that are near him, chase them and pin his ears back when they go past him, he also bites when there is feed around. I don't what it means?

[@MaroofChishti786]

U solved my problem 😃. Thanks a lot.

[@Loocarrx]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS ADVISE, I’m going to try it from now on. I have a rude 4 year old stallion :)

[@tursiopss]

This is what is known as "positive punishment", which doesn't really mean you punish the horse but just that you want to discourage a behavior and add something to get that (you put pressure and then release). Another great way to train is "positive reinforcement", which I have seen being very usseful for aggressive horses when they bite being saddle, in this case you can put a target, reward the horse when they touch the target with their mouth and having that target away from you and with the horse knowing they can get something good out of just keep their face there you can saddle or whatever without any issue as the horse will be focus on keep its face on the target to get the reward over bite you to make you move away haha... I would recommend that for everybody as it makes the whole situation much easier and nice for both horse and human but especially for people that is new around horses and might feel a bit insecure as this way you don't really need to show "who is the boss" :) I am not saying your method is bad, there are just different ways. You are more of following the way horses comunicate with each other but I always had this idea of I am not as strong as a horse which doesn't mean I can't tell them what I want them to doI just should have a different way to comunicate with them :)

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

This is the idea behind trick training. It works but may not be very useful for a working horse.

[@kenzeier2943]

Lesson: don't hit the horse. move its feet. And desensitize your horse.

[@paytonforbes130]

Thank you! You have really helped me a lot !!!

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

my pleasure.

[@christihudspeth]

This trainer makes total sense to me! Wonderful!

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@teresaedwards1591]

Thank you 🙏❤🐴 so much I have one that gets pushy I'll work with your ideas

[@jnjstroud]

Best video on this problem

[@carolynraymondb4558]

Can’t wait to try this on my mustang who has recently started biting while being groomed.

[@sarahwales6276]

I needed this, I was told to hit their mouth to stop them but it has not worked at all.

[@FrancesShear]

I never had to break in a horse thankfully. My mom however had to help with that among other things on the farm for awhile long after she married to a tradesman for living in the city and once she did get thrown off. I did too when about 4 years old once when the poor horse was overburdened with us 3 children. My aunti Rita just wasn't very good at estimating how much all 3 of us weighed on that horse all at the same time. Yea I know. What can you expect from a bunch of city kids while expecting only a harried pre-teen to babysit while minding the farm outdoors for a while too. My grandfather was so used to working hard while growing up in Germany until emigrating during the late 1920's and continued to do so while encouraging the rest of us to do the same. To expect things to go smooth all the time during adversity is not what I would call preventative medicine.Which is why everyone has to find their own training a horse style. In my case that meant spending a little time asking the horse handler a lot of questions first before starting to ride a new horse I haven't ridden before while not being able to take any formal paid lessons and because I did that in a polite manner I was lucky enough in getting a well broken in horse all the time at first.

[@ltcbarnlife6194]

How do you stop a horse from biting if they are in the crossties and you can't back them up??

[@comesahorseman]

Don't put them in crossties until the biting problem is solved.

[@lightworkersequine2104]

Teach them to ground tie, thats a huge respect training thing right there.

[@standufrene93]

Great Great job i learned alot from your video. Thanks

[@Dr_ams]

Fantastic tips! Much obliged

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

You’re welcome

[@FilmerOfBobcats]

Awesome looking boy! The horse is pretty, too!

[@Fiona.and.I]

And what I should do if my horse started to bite only in her stall? I have an unexperienced horse for 6 months now, she was never aggressive towards me, she let me touch her anywhere, but lately she tried to kick my friend and she bit me when I tried to clean her feet in the stall ( I cleaned 2 right legs and moved to another side to clean her left front, she bit me in my elbow when I asked her to pick up her left front foot). She never did that before when I cleaned her in the stall, she is never aggressive during training, on the pasture, in the roundpen etc. I did clean her feet in all those places before to get her used to me doing it in a different circumstances and she never showed any aggression towards me so I don't think this is a defense reaction. When she bit me my reaction was to rise my hands and make her back up, was that correct? then I took a lead rope, took her out of her stall and finished cleaning her feet in a more open space - she did not try to bit me again there. How am I supposed to get her feet moving in the stall? It wouldn't be an instant reaction if I have to take her outside so I don't know if she will connect the work that she had to do with the fact that she bit me a few minutes earlier.

[@emerwatchorncoach3628]

Thank you wonderful video, explained v well.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

You are a horseman. Not too many people in the horse world with your level of understanding of a horse.

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Really appreciate the boost in ego Gerry. God knows I could use a little support from time to time :-)

[@mantisamygdala]

disagree

[@gerrycoleman7290]

@@mantisamygdala Why is that?

[@gerrycoleman7290]

@@elitehorsemanship8765 My pleasure. The horse's are 'telling' you every time you interact with them, that you are the fair and confident and trusted leader. You and I interact with horses exactly the same. It would be a great pleasure to cross paths with you someday. Enjoy the journey.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

@@mantisamygdala Why?.............The answer should be interesting.............

[@ghosttheaussiehusky9378]

I’m going to try this in the morning, I’ll let you know how I go 😊

[@markbreaux5708]

How did it go?

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Yes how did it go?

[@PercheronAppLVR]

Ever observe what you or others do ...when they're anxious /scared? Mouth gets dry we swallow and possibly lick our lips. I see this sign described as 'the horse is understanding or accepting something. It's just a reaction to the stress that they were in. Kinda like taking a deep breath after the heartrate has risen is a tense situation. This horse obviously did need all that ...and ya it would have been nice to see this on a horse that actually has the problem. Beautiful Arabian btw ;)

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Of the tongue comes out of the mouth, the horse is troubled. If not. It is relaxed (along with overall demeanor of course)

[@meganpahl3612]

Hello and thank you for your calm and discussion-based video. I have had a million horses yet, the current one is the only one I have seen bite. She bit the farrier out of both defensiveness and aggression. This is NOT normal behavior for her so while I fired him for his poor approach to her, I want to make sure that she does not do this again. I understand there needs to be correction but at the same time, I do not want her to fear me. Can you help me?

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

I would love to help. But I am located in Abu Dhabi in the UAE.

[@meganpahl3612]

@@elitehorsemanship8765 Dog gone it!!!!! She is such a good horse though. She responds better to one on one and lots of quiet lovin. I do not have any social media but if you like, I do have a cell and email. We could correspond in an "old school" way lol.

[@emmaeklund9067]

What to do if it happens in an environment where you cant back etc. Like in the stalls, on the standing area where the horse is partly tied etc.?

[@daemon1143]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@timgreen2426]

Bend his neck, right to left. Flex is also a way to establish who has control. Tiny circles, two steps forward 2 steps back, neck flexing, head lowering, etc.

[@timgreen2426]

@@daemon1143 objective is to do ground work twice as much as riding. Once you have established a good ground work foundation, you wont have to worry about biting no matter where Horse is.

[@carmepujol9603]

Thank you. Very helpfull

[@silkie2.073]

I have a 10 year old mare and when I put the saddle on she trys to bit me. I will try this out thanks

[@carolmckown8750]

My problem is that horse #1 taught horse #2 to bite - only other horses never humans. Horse number #1 passed away an now horse #2 is biting horse #3. They used to be good friends. Horse #3 is old and tries to kick but can’t do it. Other than separate paddocks or a muzzle what can I do?

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Excellent discussion and video of these concepts. Only a few horse people understand these concepts and know how to put them into practice like you do. Well done. What is the type of lead line that you are using? Is it sail line?

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Yes sir! The best to use.

[@worththewait8349]

This is a great easy to understand video. Would you suggest this for a cinch you horse or know that is sour about being tacked up?

[@samsalla2381]

Amazing trainer and horse 🤩

[@dbeverly1928]

I'm good with your philosophy, but how did you get the halter on in the first place? Some won't allow that.

[@buglikeshorses2523]

D Beverly I dealt with a defensive horse and I suggested taking a handful of grain and holding your hand out like, your getting the horse to take a bit and slide the halter up. Hold onto the nose band and stand behind the horses neck when clipping it

[@buglikeshorses2523]

Stand at the horses neck not behind

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Through roundoenning and getting the horse to hook and follow. Things become much easier then.

[@pennyleighschonborn7212]

I don't know if my horse is biting with a playful mode... when i ride her then she would stop and try to bite my legs... i do not know how hard she bites because when she comes to bite, i dodge... because i am scared that she will bite me ...

[@CakeSSO]

Lmao. I don't regret seeing this video with this guy in it. xD

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

You da best 😂😂

[@onlinemakeucourses]

Beautiful Boy 🦄 very helpful thank you for posting 🙌🏼

[@SHAYSWAYOFFICIAL]

What about a horse that only bites in their stall?

[@SHAYSWAYOFFICIAL]

Or basically a horse that bites without the halter on?

[@jennifercampbell6429]

Thank you!

[@Dustyshaven]

Thank you So much!

[@AmishkaM]

How do you put a halter on such horse? Thanks!!

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Just to clarify, some of the content in this video is applicable for dangerous and aggressive horses. You should not get aggressive with a playful or young horse. Thanks.

[@2ndchancecreationsbychrist12]

So TRUE

[@GretchenDupree]

Omg, are we in 1970? Using backing a horse up as discipline is contradictory to actually wanting your horse to back up. No where in this video do i see this horse enjoying himself with this guy. Horse is unrelaxed and who wants their horse fearful?

[@caflet2009]

Great advice

[@mr.miaumiau2892]

Shure is a beautiful animal you are training !

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

thank you. he's my demo partner.

[@MelissaRoyer01985]

Where have you been

[@antonia1458]

Fantastic! Thank you! 🎄🥂

[@emamarjanovic669]

Amazing! I'll definantley try this method! :D sorry for my bad English! :P

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Let us know how your experience was if you have tried this. :-)

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Kt is how horses 'talk' to each other.

[@luksurias]

Thank you.

[@harrietpaterson5042]

That is a very good natured horse haha! Thank you for this video

[@ravenslair117]

Could you please do a video with horses who threaten to kick a lot?? I have a kill pen mare and she is nippy and threatens to kick. I back her up when she faces me but she is very fast.

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

The fastest route to a fix would be to know when and why she kicks and bites. For the biting, just a long groundwork and make sure you include quite a bit of backing. For the kicking, have you been able to desensitize her to a rope around hers legs? Are you able to pick up her hind legs without any issues?

[@DARKhorses73]

Great video!

[@mo0onsh0t]

The problem is, I lease my horse, so I don't see her on a regular basis (I see her twice a week) and I'm not in contact with the other leaser or the schooling students that ride her, what should I do?

[@marikawaldraff8223]

This horse in the video understand nothing. Because this horse.is such a lovely toy. When you want to show what to do with a biting horse than show it not in that way. poor horse!

[@amogus205]

He explained in a another comment that this exact horse used to be super aggressive and even charged at him, bit his shoulder and pulled him down to the floor where he leaned on him with his front legs. I believe showing it on a horse that has had issues and which is actually fixed now is actually good. I mean, yeah a demonstration with an actually mouthy horse would be great too, but I see nothing wrong with this either!

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

I don’t think you understood the message. My fault.

[@kellylovejoy2169]

I have a new 4 year old welsh section d , he has no manners and thinks I’m a horse I’ve worked so hard with him to build my trust with him and get him to respect me but he still bites and he’s pierced my skin a few times now and I’m at my wits end with him it’s only on the morning he does this before he goes out to graze , he has no patience at all , he’s worse when I’m trying to put his rugs on in the morning he constantly goes to bite me and he means it too , he shakes his head all over the place too , he’s huge compared to me and knows it too , even though I’m not scared of him at all , I really don’t know what else to do xx

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Send me a message on Instagram and when in the UK, I’ll come visit. I normally come twice a year.

[@Alisainwonderland94]

Hey, I have similar situation, but colt is 1 year and a half, male. Named Igoriök, Russian name. I got him when he was 2 months old and I was looking after him from the day one and my husband helping me time to time with him. He was a sweet boy from the start and good behaved, but now I feel like he is entering his teenage age and his hormones are acting up. May be he will be changing his teeth in some time because I observe him that whatever he find in stable wall that is out of rocks or wood trying to bite it nibbling on it.etc. there is some I security in him I suspect because he is trying to nibble on my jacket, I have a training whip, and I use it almost like a flag in a way you showed. I am living in Bulgaria and I also bought on Amazon the flag almost like your wife making. He has a big character and I am trying to teach him to focus on other objects when in stall and not particularly on getting on me. Even though I think he is doing I out of game and boredom and too much energy because it is now very cold and we rarely taking him out at the moment. He is not yet castrated and I am thinking of when he will become 2 years and half closer to three to get a vet to castrate him, as I am hoping to be able to brake him in and ride him. I am doing horse riding now for pleasure and before it was for a sport. He is my first colt ever and I am looking at learning new things and trying my best but not always my ways work. Been following your videos etc and all of them are very helpful, sad that you can't come here and have a work with him, he is a chicky colt. Before turning to me to show his stupid behavior and insecurity he would pin for couple of minutes his ears back and then stop pinning them. No idea why he is changed his idea from being nice volt and friendly to showing his dominance etc forgot to mention that he was separated from his mother and dad at a young age, and a man that I got this colt and it was a young foal then, wanted to sell him to people who eat horse meat, so I rescued him but by paying of course to that person. If you have whats app or vibe would be helpful to have a chat with you and show how he reacts. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE 🙏 I need some advice

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Hi! Please can you find me on Instagram and send me a private message.

[@Angelica20111]

I am going to try this method. My horse is aggressive in his stable. He pin his ears back and charges everything and anybody passing by or if you stand and just look at him. He even bites the iron bars. I suspect it is about his food. Maybe he is worried that I will eat it...I don't know? He is a rescue horse. But he is pretty intimidating in his stable and I am getting worried for someone else's safety. The moment you walk into the stable and put a halter/bridle on, he stops doing it though. He also does it when he is getting groomed and have this general lack of respect by not standing still when you want to groom him.

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Colene Venter would recommend seeking help from a person that has experience with fixing these issues. Your horse will be much happier afterwards. Good luck to you both.

[@Angelica20111]

Thanks, will find out who in our area is good with such things.

[@annikaheydl7342]

If you keep it in a stall most of the day it's because (a) this tiny stall is his only territory and he's trying to protect anyone else from invading it, which can be fixed by leaving it in a bigger space so he doesn't feel like he has to defend the only tiny place he has for himself (b) he is isolated from other horses and therefore hasn't learned manners from them (I.e. You bite me I bite/kick/otherwise dominate you and make you uncomfortable so you'd better not be disrespectful), among other things that only can be learned from other horses. The solution to this is to leave him in an open space with other horses where he can interact freely with them. I can guarantee you he'll quickly learn that this is unacceptable (c) if he has some small contact with neighboring stalls he could've tried biting the horse next door, and since they're separated by a wall, got no repercussions (see b) so he learnt that he can do this and get away with it. Solution is same as c (d) every time someone gets near his stall and he tried to bite them they run away or recoil, so he's learned that biting humans means he gets left alone and not made to work. This can be solved by letting him loose in a roundpen or some enclosure where he can move around, trying to approach him, and making him run 1 or 2 laps every time he tries something aggressive or disrespectful. Be sure to give release if he's behaving (E) a large herd animal who is programmed to move around constantly is trapped most of the day alone in this small confined space and only let out for a couple of hours. The boredom, stress of being alone, pent up energy, lack of socialization and mental stimulation, etc could well be channeled into this aggression. I recommend you search "rick gore disrespectful horse" on KZbin and you'll find everything you need to know

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Annika Heydl hi! For b, c, and d I totally agree. For a and e, he should not feel the urge to protect his territory and should be more than happy for you to approach his stable or walk inside without having a need to defend. It really depends on the horse and the situation hence the recommendation to contact somebody who has some experience with this stuff to assess. 🙏🙏🙏

[@saspinks3001]

Colene - Obviously you mean well but your horse is unhappy, insecure and hasn't any faith in or respect for humans. Per EH's instructions, do yourself and your horse a huge favor - get help from an experienced natural horseman. If you fail him and he hurts someone, he will be blamed & labeled dangerous, rendering his future bleak indeed.