Habit or Problem? A Gelding's tail.

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star1218 Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-04-22 8:31 AM Subject: Habit or Problem? A Gelding's tail.
Elite Veteran Posts: 1079	I realize there was just a post on this but I am hoping I can get some additional info. My gelding is 7. He has been rather expressive with his tail always. I can't figure out if I'm noticing it more this week or if he is doing it more but It is driving me nuts and now I am worried it is something more than a habit. He seems to do it when I break him down from a lope or a trot. He definitely does it on his own out in the pasture too, when he is running around playing. His gait is smooth and forward, no trouble picking up any gait or lead, no trouble with circles or straight lines. Nothing seems off, he just flicks it once when i ask him to slow up. I haven't noticed on the lunge. What do you think?
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Nateracer Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2014-04-22 8:34 AM Subject: RE: Habit or Problem? A Gelding's tail.
Miss Laundry Misshap Posts: 5271	Are you spur stopping him? Maybe he doesn't like spurs.
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star1218 Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-04-22 8:39 AM Subject: RE: Habit or Problem? A Gelding's tail.
Elite Veteran Posts: 1079	Nateracer - 2014-04-22 8:34 AM Are you spur stopping him? Maybe he doesn't like spurs. I do have bumper spurs on my boots. I could slip them off and see if that makes a difference.
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Racer4eva Reg. Feb 2009	Posted 2014-04-22 9:14 AM Subject: RE: Habit or Problem? A Gelding's tail.
Elite Veteran Posts: 762 Location: NC	My older gelding flicks his tail whenever you touch him with your legs. Doesnt matter if you are standing there and you bump him with your legs or are asking him to transition up. Its something hes always done and i have had him over 10 years. He doesnt do it on the line either.
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star1218 Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-04-22 9:18 AM Subject: RE: Habit or Problem? A Gelding's tail.
Elite Veteran Posts: 1079	Up until this point It hasn't bothered me, It felt as though it was more of a mood indicator. Like if my other horse wants him out of his space and he wheels around and takes off, he flicks his tail... I didn't mention, his ears are up and not laid back and he is not cinchy or anything else. He also had the whole winter off.
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lonely va barrelxr Reg. Apr 2005	Posted 2014-04-22 9:18 AM Subject: RE: Habit or Problem? A Gelding's tail.
Reaching for the stars.... Posts: 12708	Racer4eva - 2014-04-22 9:14 AM My older gelding flicks his tail whenever you touch him with your legs. Doesnt matter if you are standing there and you bump him with your legs or are asking him to transition up. Its something hes always done and i have had him over 10 years. He doesnt do it on the line either. Zan does this same thing. No pain issues, just his little bit of attitude. He has a busy tail out in the field too.
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melaself Reg. Jun 2006	Posted 2014-04-22 9:22 AM Subject: RE: Habit or Problem? A Gelding's tail.
I'm Over It!! Posts: 2830	My guess is that he's not wanting to break down to the slower gait. Don't think it's a problem.
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star1218 Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-04-22 9:27 AM Subject: RE: Habit or Problem? A Gelding's tail.
Elite Veteran Posts: 1079	That's kind of the impression I get, like " darn it we were going so nice and you pulled me up!" I always assume the worst. :)
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