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When i take my irsh cob out on hacks he suddenly rears up and leaps and bolts off and i cannot stop him can anyone tell me how to controll him like what to do he realy losses my confidence and i dont like taking him out anymore and what you think it might be?
Thanks you it will realy help me
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I have had his teeth checked his Saddle
is coming soon he dose it on his own and with other horses he dosent do it in the same place as i tend to go different places.
 
From what you've said it sounds as if it's a new behaviour. Is it? Did you used to be able to hack him out okay?

Have you changed anything recently? Like, riding him out alone all of a sudden, riding out in a group all of a sudden, moved yards, changed his feed, started riding out with a new horse/s....?

I agree with Land_Girl about having his saddle and teeth checked, first. He may have put on some weight over summer and his saddle may not be fitting as well as it should anymore; And if he's still fairly young it could be a teething problem. Wolf teeth coming in maybe? Even if he's too old to be teething, it's still worth your vet taking a look inside his mouth once a year. If he's developed any sharp edges at the back of his mouth they may be rubbing inside his cheeks or tongue, making the bit painful for him when you're riding. If you trot him up for the vet he should be able to tell you if he needs a visit from an equine back specialist too.

Are horseflies biting him? I know he's a cob, but even so - know they've been driving my lot crazy this past week. Even with Deosect sprayed on them.
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If everything has been checked and he's still doing it, it's probably a behavioural problem he is developing. In which case you would be best off finding a qualified freelance instructer who can visit you and help address the problem. I would not persist on your own, especially if you are loosing your confidence. I used to ride a VERY strong cob and know exactly what you mean. They are soooo strong when they decide to tank off. Best of luck
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You've answered most of what I've said in my earlier post as I was typing it!
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Maybe it's time to get some professional advice then. Someone else to help you with his behaviour and advise you. I could say, change his bit - but without seeing you and him together, I really can't. Maybe more flatwork to re-establish manners? I'd definitely look into getting an instructor out for a few sessions.
 
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