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[Jamie_J]

Hello,
My horse wont stop trying to bite me while i'm grooming him. It doesnt matter what im doing he always tries to nip me, as soon as i look at him when he does it or put my hand up he quickly turns around. Its always only little nips, but it is still annoying. He used to just do it when I did his girth up but now its all through getting him ready. I use soft brushes and I dont brush him hard enough to hurt... any suggestions why he is doing this? and how to stop it? Thanks

[Malok]

Do you ever groom him for any other reason or time, other than when you are preparing to ride him?
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[Jamie_J]

It seems to make no difference if I groom him before riding or any other time. I always get the same reaction

[Malok]

Based off that, I'd say perhaps he just has really sensitive skin.

My youngest thoroughbred only allows face brushes to be used on him.
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[luttrellfarms]

I agree that you should try to determine if there is a problem. However, problem or not, this should be stopped. You must be at the top of the pecking order. If you will use something to smack him on the nose as soon as he tries to bite, before long this should stop.

[clydeweiser]

Whoa!
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[clydeweiser]

I don't recommend smacking your horse to assert yourself. Food is good. Standing your ground is good. A helper would be better to hold the reins. Anyway just be careful and leave room behind you. My friend got crushed in a stall by an aggravated horse. Broken ribs.
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[louistran]

Having a helper would be good if possible to distract your horse plus a little food from the helper to the horse will go a long way towards not getting nipped.