Horse puts his head down in canter!

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I've recently bought a green 9 year old Irish Sports Horse and I'm having some teething problems. The most recent one is today in canter he put his head right down in between his knees and felt a bit 'bucky'. If he did buck, they weren't big but it was enough to scare me!
Only yesterday did I have his back and teeth checked and they are in good condition. I know his saddle isn't a perfect fit as it's my other horse's.
He did feel fresh as he's had a few days off whilst I got his back checked.
I originally got his back checked as he was hollowing but since this has been ruled out, I need help!
He has hunted in Ireland and showjumped so this schooling lark is quite new to him!
 
Get a saddle that fits before his back is damaged. Of course he's going to object if the saddle doesn't fit...
 
Kazbing said:
Yes I am looking right now. It was just that he hadn't done this previously when using this saddle.
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Maybe more work has meant he has bulked out and he is now objecting to the pain rather than just putting up with it (as many do)
 
Does he do it on the lunge sans saddle? If not, that's your answer :p It might just be hi jinks or lack of balance, but if he doesn't like the saddle I could definitely see that kind of response.
 
Yes, could be change in shape :)
He did do it today on the lunge with the saddle and I do have a feeling he wouldn't do it without.
I was kind of hoping people would say saddle fitting as that's easy to sort!
 
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