Tabsmadsrose
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So my horse has started crossing his jaw when I first put his bridle on. He opens his mouth for the bit no problem, then once the bridle is on (before doing any straps up or anything) he starts crossing his jaw from side to side, occasionally nodding his head too. He does it for maybe 30 seconds then settles, chews and plays with the bit a little then is totally fine. He doesn't do it when ridden at all, only when the bridle is first put on. He never used to do it, started around December time (now June) and it's not every time but a large majority. He has his teeth done in February and I mentioned it to the vet at the time, he had a fe sharp points but nothing drastic and she sorted all of those out for us, but he still does this.
He has two bridles with different bits, but same thing happens with both. Doesn't happen bitless so has to be a mouth thing, but if it was pain I would have expected him to continue when ridden or lunged too, but it is only when it's initially put on!
Could it just be that he likes to 'settle' the bit first?
Dentist is coming out again next month so will check in on any possible causes then!
Has anyone else had this?
He has two bridles with different bits, but same thing happens with both. Doesn't happen bitless so has to be a mouth thing, but if it was pain I would have expected him to continue when ridden or lunged too, but it is only when it's initially put on!
Could it just be that he likes to 'settle' the bit first?
Dentist is coming out again next month so will check in on any possible causes then!
Has anyone else had this?