More info on gelding swinging his head...?

Thanks everyone, for such quick responses; I REALLY appreciate your help! I wanted to add a couple more things: I did have to buy a different kind of feed a couple of days ago and he's been funny about it since then as far as not rushing over to get his feed as he normally does. So tonight when he was in his stall, I took all of his feed out and then tried handfuls of the different things I mix in such as the soaked beet pulp, alfalfa cubes, pellets (2 types) and sweet feed. It's definitely the sweet feed he dislikes so I ended up standing in front of him with a bucket of pellets so he would eat something since he wouldn't move to face his food dishes. His turnout time is shorter now since it is winter but I put them out everyday as long as it's not too cold or raining so he has plenty of turnout time. He's not showing any of the "typical" colic signs so I don't think it's that... he just seems really, really pissed off that I brought him in. Any other thoughts? Thanks again!

More info on gelding swinging his head...?
Some times I think horses just like to mess with our heads.


It's probably the combination of the things you mention. I know when we suddenly switched feed once , it was a couple of days before they really accepted the change. normally you should change feed slowly, mixing in the new feed with the old gradually mixing in more of the new over a few days until it's all the new feed. Horses really don't like to have their routine changed suddenly.
Reply:There is one Equine dissease that my vet told me about its called Photic Head Shaking Syndrom does it increase when he gets into the sunlight or decrease in the shade? heres a website on it check for the symptoms and reply and ill do what i can!! http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content...





Then the regular Head Shaking Syndrome symptoms are: http://www.headshaking.com/symptoms.htm





And if he fits the description call a vet ASAP! if not i have many other websites if you want to see them some are diffrent
Reply:other than it just being cold, do you have another reason for keeping him in. Horses are better off outside as much as possible. Even in the snow. It's better for their legs to be out in a pasture then in a stall all day.


That might be one of the problems with him swining his head...sounds a little like he's bored to me
Reply:Is the gelding in an in-closed stall....if he is unable to see any stable mates or even outside he may be having separation anxiety or claustrophobic issues.
Reply:Have you not had to bring him in before, its this a rare occasion thing or is he used to it?





Going off feed and weaving still are big signs for ulcers, if he doesn't start eating his feed in a day or 2, I would definately consult the vet. Is he eating his hay?