Horse flinging his head

[Hhh]

My horse has recently started shaking & flinging his head around whilst in the school. He never does this hacking which he prefers.
Medically nothing wrong with him, saddle is fine etc. Any advice would be appreciated ?

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

When were his teeth last done? And was that by a dentist or a vet? the other thing to check is his bit, has he chewed it and scratched it?

 

[Quigleyandme]

Are you asking your horse to take up a contact in the school whereas you ride with a longer rein when hacking? If so and he is fighting it I would echo PAS and query whether his teeth need attention.

 

[Mahoganybay]

This was the first thing my mare did, I had teeth, bit etc checked. Scoped & found to have grade 2/3 Squamous & Glandular Ulcers.

She did give me a couple more subtle signs until she shouted at me ??

 

[Henry02]

When were teeth back and saddle last checked

 

[Hhh]

When were his teeth last done? And was that by a dentist or a vet? the other thing to check is his bit, has he chewed it and scratched it?

I have check the bit but will check again. Saddle maybe 3-4 months ago & teeth are due Feb they were last done by the vet

 

[Hhh]

When were teeth back and saddle last checked

Saddle maybe 3-4 months ago & teeth are due Feb they were last done by the vet.

 

[Hhh]

This was the first thing my mare did, I had teeth, bit etc checked. Scoped & found to have grade 2/3 Squamous & Glandular Ulcers.

She did give me a couple more subtle signs until she shouted at me ??

Oh no ? This is a massive worry of mine! Perhaps I’ll see how he goes after having his teeth checked.

 

[Hhh]

Are you asking your horse to take up a contact in the school whereas you ride with a longer rein when hacking? If so and he is fighting it I would echo PAS and query whether his teeth need attention.

Yes that’s makes sense. I’ll definitely be getting his teeth checked ASAP.

 

[ownedbyaconnie]

My mare did this and it was tooth related. I personally prefer to get my mare’s teeth done by an EDT than a vet but that has just been my personal experience and appreciate others will have the opposite view!

Also check things like poll pressure. I’m assuming you’re UK so unlikely but my mare is also sensitive to pollen and will toss her head more in grass pollen season.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

I have check the bit but will check again. Saddle maybe 3-4 months ago & teeth are due Feb they were last done by the vet

In that case, I would suspect teeth in the first instance. Can you get them checked sooner?

 

[Hhh]

My mare did this and it was tooth related. I personally prefer to get my mare’s teeth done by an EDT than a vet but that has just been my personal experience and appreciate others will have the opposite view!

Also check things like poll pressure. I’m assuming you’re UK so unlikely but my mare is also sensitive to pollen and will toss her head more in grass pollen season.

He is very sensitive to pollen and wears a net all the time although probably not necessary this time of year I like the keep it on. Hopefully it will just be his teeth

 

[Hhh]

In that case, I would suspect teeth in the first instance. Can you get them checked sooner?

Yes I’ll be getting them out ASAP to check this out. Be less schooling for him at the moment which he will be thrilled about!!