thanks - I'll try the hand-feeding - sounds like a good idea anyway

If you have any questions I am always happy to help as you move ahead with your training. :0)

What should I do, my horse is starting to become the dominant one, how can I show him that I am the leader and he must respect me

Yeah i have a rising 2 arab x welsh B gelding and he has a really bad biting/nipping time all the time including leading, i have been told quiet allot that he wil grow out of it but i don't think he will do u have any advice? Also his punishment for when he does this is to, yell at him, hit him on the nose, grab his lip amd twist it, pull his nose hairs, use a horseshoe nail or punch him i use any of these, unsure what to do please help