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Bit Resistance and Head Tossing Under Saddle in Horses

Introduction

Head tossing due to resistance to the bit is a common problem in young horses or older horses where the bit has been changed or applied inconsistently. Following are recommended solutions to this problem. Prior to considering a training problem be sure you eliminate likely medical causes for bitting problems and head tossing under tack. Many medical causes of head tossing and shaking worsen or seen only when the horse is worked or tacked up. For more on assessing medical reasons see Medical Causes of Head Tossing including Photic Head Shaking.

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Discussions on Bit Resistance in the Young Horse
	Titles	Subtopics	Posts	Updated
	Head Tossing With and With OUT Bit	1	14	Jun 14, 09
	Head toss - nose flip	1	27	Aug 31, 09
	Rooting while riding - pulling head down	1	2	Aug 26, 07
	Violent Head Tossing	1	23	Jan 18, 06
	Head snaking/tossing	1	11	Jun 8, 05
	Head Tossing In Crossties	1	4	Feb 12, 05
	Head nodding	1	7	Jun 28, 02
	Head tossing--sore or crabby?	1	17	Feb 4, 02
	Tosses head when sees the gate	1	3	Mar 24, 01
	Need Suggestions	1	8	Jan 24, 01
	Head tossing	1	4	Sep 23, 00
	Head flipping/ducking up and down	1	5	Aug 16, 99
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