Odd head carriage

Redfishy · 08-18-2007, 12:30 PM

Pache has been out of a bit for several years and I'm working on getting him back into one. However, he tilts his head funny. Any ideas? I've thought it could be his teeth, which ARE being done Friday. He does do it some with his bitless bridle also, so I'm not 100% sure its his teeth. You can't see it in the pic but his mouth is slightly open when he does this. He use to toss his head really bad when he was frustrated or wasn't getting his way but he has quit that, is this our new temper tantrum antic?

horseyfrk145 · 08-18-2007, 12:37 PM

sounds like teeth to me, but its possible something you're doing or the bridle could be irritating him...

Redfishy · 08-18-2007, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by horseyfrk145

the bridle could be irritating him...

ok who ratted me out and told him he didn't have the nicest bridle??? hehe

miss machine · 08-18-2007, 01:02 PM

Looks like something horses do when they mouth or tongue their teeth. I wouldn't be surprised if the problem disappears after having his teeth done.

Redfishy · 08-18-2007, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by miss machine

I wouldn't be surprised if the problem disappears after having his teeth done.

I REALLY pray we are all right on that, b/c I'm clueless if that isn't the case.

miss machine · 08-18-2007, 03:34 PM

Let us know how it goes. I've got a few theories if that isn't the case.

Zypheir's Ring · 08-18-2007, 03:45 PM

My horse did that and i found out her atlas (the bone near/at the poll in the spine) was out of place. Had a chiropractor come out and bill was only $100.

Lindsayanne · 08-18-2007, 03:46 PM

have her ears checked out. Is it only when she's being ridden?

Redfishy · 08-18-2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lindsayanne

have her ears checked out. Is it only when she's being ridden?

His ears are clean. Yes its only when he's being ridden.

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Originally Posted by Zypheir's Ring

My horse did that and i found out her atlas (the bone near/at the poll in the spine) was out of place. Had a chiropractor come out and bill was only $100.

Will prob try that next if this doesn't work. Have talked to a chiro before about him with a diff issue but they never showed/called.

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Originally Posted by miss machine

Let us know how it goes. I've got a few theories if that isn't the case.

Will do! Would love to hear your theories!

kizmet · 08-18-2007, 04:23 PM

I would try a complete check from hocks to back to poll!

I really feel that she looks uncomfortable and is trying to tell you something. Also even with a bitless bridle he may still be affected by his teeth rubbing against his cheek. Good luck

08-18-2007, 12:30 PM	#1
Redfishy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: south Georgia Posts: 986 Images: 58	Odd head carriage Pache has been out of a bit for several years and I'm working on getting him back into one. However, he tilts his head funny. Any ideas? I've thought it could be his teeth, which ARE being done Friday. He does do it some with his bitless bridle also, so I'm not 100% sure its his teeth. You can't see it in the pic but his mouth is slightly open when he does this. He use to toss his head really bad when he was frustrated or wasn't getting his way but he has quit that, is this our new temper tantrum antic?

08-18-2007, 01:02 PM	#4
miss machine Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northeast TN Posts: 541 Images: 38	Looks like something horses do when they mouth or tongue their teeth. I wouldn't be surprised if the problem disappears after having his teeth done. __________________ The machines are weeping, my dear; and the drones are stitching themselves back together.

08-18-2007, 03:34 PM	#6
miss machine Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northeast TN Posts: 541 Images: 38	Let us know how it goes. I've got a few theories if that isn't the case. __________________ The machines are weeping, my dear; and the drones are stitching themselves back together.

08-18-2007, 03:46 PM	#8
Lindsayanne Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 9,889 Images: 399	have her ears checked out. Is it only when she's being ridden? __________________ Bashkir Curly Poster Child *NE Prime Time Regal - 2006 ABCR National Champion & 2008 Breyerfest Demo Horse

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08-18-2007, 04:23 PM	#10
kizmet Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: scotland Posts: 864 Images: 63	I would try a complete check from hocks to back to poll! I really feel that she looks uncomfortable and is trying to tell you something. Also even with a bitless bridle he may still be affected by his teeth rubbing against his cheek. Good luck