Quoting Kelly Snyder <redtailmomma@...>:

> .... but he's reluctant to turn to the right and will put his ears
> back and try to nip at my boot and then immediately turns his head
> back to the front. I have noticed him doing this for awhile now
> while on the ground also but didn't think much of it.

Hi, Kelly! It does sound like Bandit has something bothering him on
that side. It may not be serious, given his other "normal" behaviors,
but I suggest it would be worth it to have the vet's input. Horses
are like people and can guard or protect one area of the body, but
left unaddressed, that can lead to other problems. Maybe he just
needs a good massage or chiropractic adjustment?

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