I have a 4 year old quarter horse which I have broke and am training myself. I have raised and trained several babies, but I have never had this problem with any of them.. I started this baby as a 3 year old with all the basics including rides and snaffel bit. I let her be a horse that winter, leaving her to mature a little with no problems. This spring I went to put the bit in her mouth like always, slow and easy, and she refused. Would not open her mouth. I see she is getting her wolf teeth but the bit sets behind them and she seems to be fine when I finally do get it in her mouth after a fight. What has happened? I am always careful putting it in and taking it out of her mouth so it doesn't hit her teeth. I would rather not fight her every time I bit her up.. I have tried molasses, any other ideas?
Thanks for your help