Question: We raised this fox trotter gelding and then sold him as a
3 year old. He is boarded at our farm. He fights everytime anyone tries
to put the bit in his mouth lately. He raises his head and it's hard to
reach him. I've heard of putting something sweet on the bit, etc.
What's the best way to get him to accept the bit? It seems that we need
to get him to lower his head first. We've had his teeth checked and they
are fine.
From Panelists Darla
How do you take the bit out? If you are just taking it out and
it hits on
his teeth that can make him bit sour. This takes a lot of patience.
Also
check his ears. If he has sore ears for any reason (including
bug bites) he
may fear being bitted up. I sometimes will put a rope halter
on my horses
and stand on it to keep their heads down. Then GENTLY put the
bit to their
mouth and let them take it themselves. BEst of luck and remember
Patience is
the key. Darla
