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<blockquote data-quote="Alan" data-source="post: 137889" data-attributes="member: 378"><p>Hi Nicci,</p><p></p><p>I agree with some of what Tapeworm had to say but I wouldn't call it a lost cause yet. First make sure your horse is gelded. If you remove his rear brains you will completly change the attitude of your horse in most cases. As Tapeworm stated, Shetlands have a reputation for being mean, biting and kicking, but I believe any horse can be taught some manners.</p><p></p><p>If the picture you posted is recent I would suggest joining a 4H group or finding someone experienced in horses to train the horse on ground manners and teach you about how to handle and maintain horses. Alot of people make the mistake of treating a horse like and dog, they aren't even close to a dog. Horse have been around for thousands of years as a prey animal, where a dog has been around about the same amount as a predator.</p><p></p><p>Your horse is chasing and biting and kicking everything in sight because it wants to be the head of the herd. Every animal you put in with it is in it's herd, including you. You have to become the herd leader, but be <u><strong>careful</strong></u>, you are in a very dangerous situation. Get some help and buy a book on ground manners.</p><p></p><p>Finally get and longe whip and always carry it with you when your working with him, don't be afraid to smack him hard, He weighs 600 or 700 pounds, you can't hurt him, just get his respect.</p><p></p><p>Remember get him gelded if he is not, educate yourself on horses, and he is not a dog. Be careful things are dangerous right now with your horse.</p><p></p><p>Good luck</p><p>Alan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alan, post: 137889, member: 378"] Hi Nicci, I agree with some of what Tapeworm had to say but I wouldn't call it a lost cause yet. First make sure your horse is gelded. If you remove his rear brains you will completly change the attitude of your horse in most cases. As Tapeworm stated, Shetlands have a reputation for being mean, biting and kicking, but I believe any horse can be taught some manners. If the picture you posted is recent I would suggest joining a 4H group or finding someone experienced in horses to train the horse on ground manners and teach you about how to handle and maintain horses. Alot of people make the mistake of treating a horse like and dog, they aren't even close to a dog. Horse have been around for thousands of years as a prey animal, where a dog has been around about the same amount as a predator. Your horse is chasing and biting and kicking everything in sight because it wants to be the head of the herd. Every animal you put in with it is in it's herd, including you. You have to become the herd leader, but be [u][b]careful[/b][/u], you are in a very dangerous situation. Get some help and buy a book on ground manners. Finally get and longe whip and always carry it with you when your working with him, don't be afraid to smack him hard, He weighs 600 or 700 pounds, you can't hurt him, just get his respect. Remember get him gelded if he is not, educate yourself on horses, and he is not a dog. Be careful things are dangerous right now with your horse. Good luck Alan [/QUOTE]
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