How can I make my horse less aggressive?
Every time I encounter a wolf or a bandit, my horse insists on joining the fray.
I would much prefer if the horse just stayed out of it unless attacked, and/or ran away (and came back later).
Is there a way I can do this?
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How do you stop a horse from being aggressive?
Colts and stallions are particularly prone to this form of aggression.What causes a horse to become aggressive?
Aggression toward other horses is mostly associated with sexual competition, fear, dominance, or territory (protecting the group and resources). As with aggression toward people, some horses may be pathologically aggressive toward other horses.How do you deal with a dominant horse?
First of all, when dealing with a dominant horse, always wear a helmet. Even for groundwork. I would also suggest considering wearing a vest. Always carry a crop or dressage whip\u2014one of the first rules of being able to deal with dominance is knowing how to correctly use a crop and not being afraid to use one.Do You Have A Dominant Horse?
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