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Reasons Why Your Horse Bobs Or Toss His Head
By Horse Guy | June 30, 2010
Horses sometimes toss or bob their head while you are riding on them. Some can range from simple bobbing to dangerous head throwing and shaking. Yet, why does your horse do this? There are a number of reasons why this is done so.
Biting
Check your horse and the bit. If the bit does not fit comfortably in your horse’s mouth, there is a tendency that your horse will likely toss or bob his head. Check if the bit is too thick, too narrow and pinching or too much of a mouthful. Also try to see if the curb strap is too loose that it allows a curb bit to rotate too far from in your horse’s mouth. Check if it is too high or the opposite. Also, check if the bit is too harsh and your horse is trying to avoid it.
Insects
Sometimes your horse bobs or tosses his head because insects are biting his ears. He gets frantic about this. If this is so, try to put ear covers and insect repellent for your horse.
Dental
At times the teeth of your horse wear unevenly and can have an uncomfortable hooks and edges to your horse. Because of this, your horse would tend to scrape his cheeks or tongue while he chews. That is why as frequently as every half a year, have your horse’s teeth checked as the teeth problems can make problems in holding a bit.
Improper Rein Aids
Some horses toss or bob their heads in response to the rider’s mishandling of the reins. To be able to have proper rein, you must at first know how to have sympathetic and light hands that follow the movement of the horse while you re maintaining enough contact to control your horse. If you still do not know how, try to ask some professional help.
Saddle Fit
Make sure that the saddle really fits the horse as an improperly fitted saddle could pinch the back of your horse.
Originally posted 2009-03-19 15:32:35. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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