I have a young horse who circles his head/neck when..

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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

[Lipsmackerpony88]

To me, this is very normal young horse behavior.

[TTFN]

That's great to hear! Thanks:)

[Tanga]

My youngest, Quinn, does this all of the time. It's basically heightened emotions for her.

[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

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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

[HelenaMaria]

It is a normal behavior for young horses.