Suggestions for horse snatching whilst riding

[Mahoganybay]

My rather large 16.2 IDx is getting really bad at snatching at trees, bushes etc whilst out riding, the land that he is grazing on is not so great, but he is of a good solid weight and is getting hard feed and hay to top him up.

He is quite strong and does not respond to a whack on his neck by the whip (don't like to do this but it is very bad manners and he almost pulls my arm out of its socket).

Any suggestions, am going to try tying a small nappy sack bag to the end of my whip and giving it a shake at his head the next time i ride, but any other suggestions would be most welcome.

He didn't do this (as bad) last year and all teeth, back, saddle etc is all ok.

 

[AmyMay]

Ride him into the contact, and keep away from the hedgerow?

 

[Cyberchick]

I would say bad manners and ride him forwards so he isn't slopping along and if he tries dont smack on the neck smack on the bum!

 

[chestnut cob]

Ride him on a contact, not a long / loose rein. Mine tries this occasionally and it's really rude. He gets pulled sharply back up, a good PC kick and a smack if he still doesn't listen.

 

[annret]

You could put on loose side reins as grass reins?