Michaela Jaycox

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Safeguard Against Biting

As you go to saddle your horse, he reaches around with his muzzle. Just when you think he’s curious and looking to see what you’re doing, you turn your body away and feel his teeth sink into your arm. You know your horse isn’t experiencing any pain, and it didn’t appear that your horse was being aggressive toward you, so why did he bite?

Here I’ll explain why your horse is nipping at you, and then show you how you can prevent biting and build a better relationship with your horse in the process.
Horse&Rider Magazine •

Establish Communication Through the Lead Rope

You halter your horse, snap on the lead rope, and head out of the barn. As you lead him, he becomes pushy and tries to drag you around the barn. The more often this scenario happens, the more you’re going to struggle with gaining control on the ground. If your horse likes to pull you all over the place—or even worse, tries to climb on top of you—there’s a chance he’s reading your energy and senses a lack of security in you.