Head tossing

[alove4horses]

Just recently my horse has been acting a bit weird when I ride him. He is grabbing the bit, sticking his head way in the air, and then running really fast. He'll do this suddenly, then come back and go normally for a while, and then he'll do it again. He also shakes his head periodically. He has never been super steady in the contact but this is above and beyond normal for him. I am not sure what to do or why he is doing this.

[FEIJuniorBound]

I would push him forward every time he does that with his head. Don't pull on the reins or stop him. Just push him on from behind.

[peppysan]

When was the last time you had his teeth done? I would have the teeth checked asap.

[Marchadors]

I was going to recommend having his teeth checked as well.

[alove4horses]

Teeth yes ok I totally wasn't thinking about that. I will call the vet.

[ThisOnesWild]

Yes, push forward...but also make sure you keep your hands down and steady, and be quick to reward when he does come soft and round. It likely your hands are the problem rather than him tossing his head

[striderrider]

it could be ulcers too. I would treat for ulcers as well as all of the above and see what happends.