For horse people, a biting horse is a liability. They are dangerous to you, other people and other horses. Even a warning nip can cause injury, and a full-on chomp can be tragic. Learn some of the underlying causes, plus how to manage and reform a horse that bites.
Source: Horse and Rider, January 20, 2020. Link. Slapping a biting horse on the muzzle is not a useful practice. Katherine Houpt, VMD, PhD, suggests the following methods for stopping and reforming a horse that bites:
- Head control
- Back-it-up control
- Mindful grooming
- Mindful saddling
INSIGHTS: “Ouch, that will leave a mark!” Share this with horse owners via social media posts and newsletter links. It is good guidance to share with 4-H, FFA and youth horse groups, too.