Cant's stand still, Up and Down, Up and Down!!HELP!!!

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CharlyS

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when we go out hacking my horse has a habit of not being able to stand still when asked. He dances around. He also, after a while of riding starts to riase and dip his head, making my position unsteady and putting my leg on and shortening the reins doesnt fully work, although it does for a while. Any ides why he like this?? How can I make him stand still, especially when crossing roads! and why is his head movement occuring? Any ideas on why and how to sure greatly appreciated!
 
Not really very helpful with this, I'm afraid, but I'll have a go;

Our littlest pony has a habit of creeping very slowly forwards when you try to halt, especially on main roads...
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I found the only thing that works is giving him plenty of warning before halting, sitting deep in the saddle, and literally lifting the bit into the corner of his mouth. His neck is about a foot long and three feet wide, though xD And he's in a really thin loose ring snaffle...
 
Be strict with him and don't be afraid to use your legs and your voice to make him do what you want. He is being bad manered and he should know he is not allowed to do that even if he does want to get on with the rest of his ride!
 
Has he aways done it or is it a new thing? Is he an impatient horse by nature eg when he is tied up/asked to stand for the blacksmith? If he is happy to stand in those situations then it could well be his back or saddle thats causing problems. Have you had these checked? In my experience very often a horse wont stand because its uncomfortable - they get relief from whatever is hurting by continuingly moving.
 
You haven't said how young your horse is, or whether teeth or back or tack have been properly checked recently. This is something you could start addressing on the ground with your horse on a long lead rein..walking and halting and then extending the halt until it is acheived for 10 seconds or so..without having to use the rein tightly..this will help your ridden work enormously
 
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