Hi all.... this weeks topic is gaining respect. How do you do it. I am having some problems with Joe Joe.. Usually he is pretty good. exept sometimes in the morning and at night. In the morning ,, I am not sure if he is playing or just not listening. when we try to put the halter he tries to bit it and then tries to nip me , most of the time it is just with his lips no teeth. At night for brushing he steps into me (not always but I have be watching for it) he puts his ears back (not really pinned but close) he turns his head toward me and I am afraid he will try to bite, as he has done it before,, When I bring him in he comes at the closed door quick and has his ears pinned and is very pushy with his head.. I an not sure that it's aimed at me or the little mare Dakota. For the last few months I have actually thinking about selling him.. This morning I said it out loud 'Don I am thinking of selling Joey" well as soon as it was out of my mouth I started to cry ,, I don't want to get rid of him. I love him to death. I am not sure how to gain his respect. The other night Don was holding Joe while I brushed him he acted up a bit and then Don pulled the lead down shook it a few times and Joe was fine.. he stood for a long time quietly, when I try it Joe just gets more cranky and fidgety. I will keep working on him and do some more reading. I don't want to give up on him , he is a beautiful and smooth ride. Maybe once the round pen and riding ring is done I will be able to work with him more. Well I guess that's it for now ,, Any one have any respect issues or tips???
Bye for now
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Horses will respect you if you show them your the boss. Maybe you need to be more aggressive and make him realize you are bigger than him.. good luck
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