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Posted by Nanci on November 28, 2004 at 08:39:33:
In Reply to: help with a wild horse posted by sheena on November 19, 2004 at 14:49:18:
: i have a 1 1/2 year old and the only thing u can do with him is touch his face and w/ something like a stick u can rub his belly. when u go to touch him on the side of his face he bites u. We have him tied up with a rope cuz we really dont have a fence or stall to put him in. so if anyone could give me advice i would love
Is this horse gelded? If not, have that done immediately. That will make him lots easier to deal with. You also need to get him to a location where he can get plenty of exercise - being on a stake rope just isn't enough for a youngster - he has to have room to run and play and buck and do all those things that Nature intended a horse to do. This is important for his mental and physical well being - he is too young to be on a rope the whole time. As for handling him, take it slowly, slowly - don't rush him and he will come around for you. You are building a foundation here, and it doesn't happen overnight. Good luck.