minimoesmom
Active Member
Hi, I'm fairly new to the forum, usually just reading posts but now I have a question/problem. I recently got a 6 yr old gelding and have been trying for a week to clip him for a show Saturday. I did fine on his body and neck, but his face, ears and legs are a different story! He won't even let me get close to his ears, I got some of his face, but barely even the top of his legs and he freaks out! I called the lady I got him from and she didn't remember having a problem with him in the past. We have tried a twitch, which helped as far as the face and outside of his ears, but didn't help with his legs. Even with the twitch, he tries to kick me, rears up, and when I lift one of his legs he'll fall down trying to fight with me. I don't want to hurt him, but I don't know what else to do. I've tried being patient with him, slowly letting him get used to the clippers, talking to him, having my husband hold him and daughter pet him, but nothing helps. We have 6 mini's and none of them have any issues with the clippers at all. One didn't like his ears clipped and we used a twitch and then he stood quietly and patiently.
I'm at my wits end, please help me!! I only have one more day to get him finished. otherwise he's a good boy and very loving, so I feel horrible trying to force him to stand still
Thanks,
Becky
I'm at my wits end, please help me!! I only have one more day to get him finished. otherwise he's a good boy and very loving, so I feel horrible trying to force him to stand still
Thanks,
Becky