[drivingpairs] Re: How to stop my ponies biting while in harness

You could try a flash noseband and see if that will help him keep his mouth 
shut and not bite.   I used one for a while on a young horse who fussed with 
trying to bite the other one in the pair and also tried to pull the 
quickrelease shackles etc.  I used it for about 6 months and then didn't need 
to use it anymore.

Diane Kastama
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  From: CantabriaFarms@xxxxxxx 
  To: drivingpairs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 2:12 PM
  Subject: [drivingpairs] How to stop my ponies biting while in harness


    
  Hello, I have just started driving my ponies as a pair. We have hitched them 
once and I ground drive them nearly everyday. Problem is, the head honcho is 
biting the weaker guy. Can't get him to stop. They stand tied for hours, 
neither bite. Are turned out together as well.
  Kathy Robertson wrote about a muzzle she made out of parachute rope. I was 
wondering if either, you could forward this, or let me have her address. I 
would like if possible, to get a picture of the muzzle so I can make one.
  At the walk, most times he is OK. At the trot, he is biting about every 2nd 
stride, or trying to. I can't use another rein on him as I am flat out holding 
the other pony and pushing him on. The biter is the lazy one. They both drive 
in snaffle bits, the biter is well broke to drive and 9 years old. The other is 
6, he is well broke to drive, just not as steady as the lazy one.
  Thanks so much.
  Laurel

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