RC: Re: Stallion behavior

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/18/00 4:56:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, ETRAIL@aol.com 
writes:

<<  I have one of those mouthy guys too and have been considering using a 
 "shock collar" for horses. Anybody out there have any opinions on their use 
 or whether they really work? I'd rather not hit him either unless it's 
 absolutely necessary, but the mouthiness IS getting worse. >>

Without going to the JL extreme of actual physical punishment for 3 seconds, 
one can still utilize the herd aggression method--yell at him and ATTACK by 
charging his body and "biting" with your hands.  Do NOT go for his head or 
face--that will become a game.  For a clue, watch broodmares together when a 
baby gets mouthy with one who is not his mom.  Retribution is IMMEDIATE, and 
is a charge with bared teeth aimed at body or butt.  You have to become that 
alpha mare.  Become "big" by being full front to the horse with your hands 
out and up, be LOUD, and "swoop" in with a pecking "bite" with your hands.

Heidi


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