Whats happened to my calm ploddy horse!?

[canteron]

I was at the end of a reasonably long hack last week with a friend (discussing TV!?) when my horse suddenly, for the first time in 2 years, decided he wasn't a cob any more, but a thoroughbred - it was such a shock, I came off when he spun. There didn't seem any reason for it - and my friends horses couldn't work it out either (he just looked in amazement!)

Since then, he has been in thoroughbred mode a lot of the time, on a hack yesterday he was still clearly thinking about taking off for quite a lot of the time (but I was ready and didn't fall off - yay).

So questions, is this typical 6 year old behaviour to change so quickly and become a much more spooky sensitive sole, is it the time of the year, or does anyone have any other thoughts. Is it the time of the year or would my falling off have disturbed him that much (doesn't normally).

Help?

Back saddle & teeth checks all up to date!

 

[Ranyhyn]

The wind set mine off last week? Also new grass seems to be coming through a little?

 

[Izzwizz]

The wind set mine off last week? Also new grass seems to be coming through a little?

Agree - they know Spring is around the corner and days are longer now too.

 

[biccie1]

A lot I know are going through the same - combination of grass coming through early and the change in weather.... Oh well,roll on summer!!

 

[Sanolly]

I would say spring-time is here!!! I generally like it as my cob always wakes up!

 

[soulfull]

yep spring is coming and he is 6 which is a horses 'kevin' year, especially if he is welsh lol

 

[Sanolly]

Oh God don't say that!! My welsh has been a 'Kevin' ever since she was 4!!

 

[ThePony]

Reckon it's the grass too. Mine has been on a bit of a high from the cold snap, then the wind and now the bloody grass is growing - at least I am getting plenty of opportunity to work on my sticky seat!!