tail swishing

[Sags_Deer]

why does my horse swish his tail going from trot to canter trans. Is it resistance or something wrong with him.

 

[Weezy]

Could be all manner of things - mini tantrum, indication of soreness somewhere, just being bloody minded, enjoyment of upping the pace - anything!

Bit hard to give advice without seeing him in action - any chance of a small vid?

 

[Sags_Deer]

oh okay well not sure how to do that one but thanks i will try. he swings his quarters around and the tail swishes. you obvioulsy know a bit about this one then. i wonder if i can video on my mobile.

 

[Blackhawk]

Mine swishes his tail because he's having a tantrum! You'd really have to assess him as a whole.

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

Swishing his tail & swinging his quarters I think will indicate a lack of balance. Do loads of transitions & leg yielding & this will greatly improve his balance & he will be able to bring his hocks underneath himself & balance himself better. When he can do this you will notice the difference.