How to Solve Head Shy Fear in Horses

Lots of horses get in a state about having things put over their head or having their ears handled. When I rescued Roisin, this was one big issue and we had to undo bridles, head-collars and reins to put them on and off.
I successfully re-trained this using a novel approach that involved a piece of green parachute cloth. Here's the video of how I did it. You'll see how having things put over her head becomes one of Roisin's favourite games!
You can see the whole process with Roisin and other techniques to tackling head shy and bridling issues in our Daily Handling Home Study Course in the CT Club.
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[@carolinewright8057]

Thanks this was helpful I have a horse who is a little head shy he hates the bridle so this helped.

[@LoisGeal]

This really helped! Thanks a lot! I too have a head shy horse who hates being bridled recently. He's perfectly fine once he's got it on, it's just trying to put it on is the big problem. Thanks again for uploading ♥️

[@PETERNESS]

good idea although im tippin the good ol reward measure via a lil treat helps green cloth too

[@earlknox4622]

just got a Mare that is so head shy then discovered she has severe ear mites..so challenging..help

[@miricllz]

my yearling is head shy but she bites me for it

[@azooz4591]

Thanks that is helpful

[@wolfspirit3322]

the worst think you can do is give your horse treats. this cab encourage biting.

[@maraverhoogt8839]

Before yo comment on a clicker training channel, maybe yo should read more about clicker training and yo will see that clicker trained horses DO NOT bite or grab your fingers because they are taught that they will get a treat only after they hear the click and grabbing you hands or clothes never gets them the click

[@fyrnarose5903]

You can start by teaching them not to mug you for treats aswell if that's a concern