SirBrastias
Well-Known Member
Obliquity horse has regular vet check, saddle recently checked and chiropractor/sports physio every 6 months as well as EDT 6 monthly visits.
Background 6yr OTTB (2 years out of racing)- does a bit of everything, hacks, schools (flat and jumping). From day one has always stuck tongue out of one side of the mouth. Sometimes relatively settled, sometimes not so settled in the mouth. Can be very 'chompy'. Bumped into a groom from his racing days who commented he had always been like it.
Had a biting specialist out who spent 2 hours swoping bits in and out but couldn't find anything that showed an improvement. Felt when horse had something to focus on (i.e. jumping) tongue pops back in. This was probably 12 months ago.
Initially EDTA visit showed poor teeth with ulcers on the inside of the cheeks - hence 6 monthly visits. Body shape completely changed since racing, really working well and is looking quite impressive but can't help but think the tongue out is due to discomfort/tension.
Ridden in Neue Schule turtle top snaffle with grackle. At last dental visit EDT suggested horse might be sticking tongue out to relieve bar pressure. Looking at getting a bit specialist out again (any recommendations for the west midlands area?) but wondering if the collective horse and hound experience has any recommendations to try? Anyone had something similar?
The other thing I was thinking of trying would be a micklem bridle...
Just looking for suggestions. In every other area the horse is pretty perfect, just trying to help if he is uncomfortable.
Background 6yr OTTB (2 years out of racing)- does a bit of everything, hacks, schools (flat and jumping). From day one has always stuck tongue out of one side of the mouth. Sometimes relatively settled, sometimes not so settled in the mouth. Can be very 'chompy'. Bumped into a groom from his racing days who commented he had always been like it.
Had a biting specialist out who spent 2 hours swoping bits in and out but couldn't find anything that showed an improvement. Felt when horse had something to focus on (i.e. jumping) tongue pops back in. This was probably 12 months ago.
Initially EDTA visit showed poor teeth with ulcers on the inside of the cheeks - hence 6 monthly visits. Body shape completely changed since racing, really working well and is looking quite impressive but can't help but think the tongue out is due to discomfort/tension.
Ridden in Neue Schule turtle top snaffle with grackle. At last dental visit EDT suggested horse might be sticking tongue out to relieve bar pressure. Looking at getting a bit specialist out again (any recommendations for the west midlands area?) but wondering if the collective horse and hound experience has any recommendations to try? Anyone had something similar?
The other thing I was thinking of trying would be a micklem bridle...
Just looking for suggestions. In every other area the horse is pretty perfect, just trying to help if he is uncomfortable.