Also not sure if this is relevant but he has a really large muscle just behind where the saddle goes. It very slightly bumps upwards compared to the rest of his back. I'm not sure whether it's the end of the latissimus dorsi or the medial gluteal muscles or even if it's relevant?
I will certainly look into this.
It just seems to all be happening at once and that's why I wondered whether it was all to do with one thing? He also is extremely scared of the lunge line and lunge whip but will lunge and you can crack the whip whilst he's lunging and he isn't bothered in...
I am in great need of help.
My pony has had previous trouble with saddles and is due the saddle being checked soon (he has gained a lot of top line and muscle back in the last year after wearing a saddle too wide) but wondered if something else was going on.
Whilst grooming/in stable etc. he...