Horse Who Don't Like Grooming

Many riders complain about their horse that they bite, kick, pin ears, or just walks away from you avoiding grooming. Grooming should be relaxing and fun for both the horse and groomer. If it is not, there are few tips to follow... Firstly, try to be familiar with horses. Slowly and steadily try to get near to the horse with the grooming tools; make him familiar to tools. If the horse starts smelling the grooming tools then it is a good sign, let him smell. By this, he confirms his own safety from tools. It is advisable to talk to your horse in a native language as it provides your horse comfort. It also pampers your horse and makes him feel safe in the surroundings. Secondly, it might be your horse is otherwise mannerly, but maybe your horse is sensitive or 'thin skinned'. Horses are somewhat like humans in their sensitivity. Some like good vigorous groom, while others might find it too stimulating or even painful. It is often seen ...