This message is from: sini seppala <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
We used to have vinegar in one of those injection type of tubes in which
some deworming preparates come (so there's no nail). When this filly (10
months old)
nipped we would immediately give her a dose and she DEFINITELY
didn't think it tasted any good. The first few times she was most
offended, gave us some very annoyed looks ('how could you - now you
ruined all the fun!') and started sulking. But it did help after only a
few attempts (more quickly than what seems to work if you slap them or
whatever) and she quit.
First we thought about chili (that fiery spice) diluted in water instead
of vinegar, but didn't do it as the effect would have stayed for too
long and it obviously shouldn't bother her for more than a few seconds.
Vinegar is not good for teeth, though, as it's quite sour so you'd
better not use it for very many days.
(Another thing which we've found helpful is to teach them to give way
and move a bit when you ask by waving your hand or a leadrope. That
confirms you have the right to ask them to move - so you're above in the
herd which means they have no right to bite you.)
Good luck
Sini. home page at http://www.saunalahti.fi/~partoy/Juhola6.html
