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I have a young horse who circles his head/neck when..
Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2021 3:14 pm
by TTFN
I have a young 1 1/2 yr old colt who has started to roll his head and neck when excited or anticipating playtime. I have seen this behaviour on Arabs but I am wondering if this would be a problem when being ridden? We are no where near riding obviously but just curious if anyone else has this with their horses and is it an issue under saddle and maintaining contact. Thanks
Re: I have a young horse who circles his head/neck when..
Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2021 9:52 pm
by Lipsmackerpony88
To me, this is very normal young horse behavior.
Re: I have a young horse who circles his head/neck when..
Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2021 6:46 pm
by TTFN
That's great to hear! Thanks:)
Re: I have a young horse who circles his head/neck when..
Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2021 11:54 pm
by Tanga
My youngest, Quinn, does this all of the time. It's basically heightened emotions for her.
Re: I have a young horse who circles his head/neck when..
Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2021 6:12 am
by Kyras_Mom
Young horse...ha! My coming 20 y.o. mare still does the head twirl when she is full of herself. She has never done it under saddle...just at liberty or on the lunge line with no side reins. I think this is an expression of them feeling good and saying look at me!
Susan
Re: I have a young horse who circles his head/neck when..
Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2021 10:19 pm
by TTFN
Thanks, everyone
That was what I was hoping I don't remember my other boys doing this when they were young but that was a long time ago now. He definitely feels good
Re: I have a young horse who circles his head/neck when..
Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 2:31 pm
by HelenaMaria
It is a normal behavior for young horses.