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*** this is linked to my last post regarding a stronger bit for my horse out hacking ***
I've started riding him again in his Wilkie bit with his rubber guards on to stop his mouth splitting. Yesterday I rode him out & after about 30 mins of riding we arrived at a point where we've turned round to go home on previous rides. When we got there, we were going to continue, but he just started turning and napping for home, and every time I asked him to go forward (no hitting etc) he went to mini rear. Ended up having to get off and walk him. After that he was his usual naughty self - little leaps, bucks, pulling my arms out, shooting forward. His teeth have just been done & saddle checked too.
Any ideas? Could it just be too much energy/feed or feeling spring is in the air? I'm reaching the end of my tether with him and the napping has confused me! Help/advice would be greatly appreciated.
I've started riding him again in his Wilkie bit with his rubber guards on to stop his mouth splitting. Yesterday I rode him out & after about 30 mins of riding we arrived at a point where we've turned round to go home on previous rides. When we got there, we were going to continue, but he just started turning and napping for home, and every time I asked him to go forward (no hitting etc) he went to mini rear. Ended up having to get off and walk him. After that he was his usual naughty self - little leaps, bucks, pulling my arms out, shooting forward. His teeth have just been done & saddle checked too.
Any ideas? Could it just be too much energy/feed or feeling spring is in the air? I'm reaching the end of my tether with him and the napping has confused me! Help/advice would be greatly appreciated.