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.

[striderrider]

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