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  • Re: Uncontrollable!

    New tack, new rules, especially something as radical as the bit. First, don't despair, Luke is probably just saying to himself in his own horsey way, "WOW! What the heck is this and what do I do about it!" So back off and start him easy. Begin with the walk and do a lot of transitons to...
    Posted to Forum by povertybyhorse on 10-12-2007
    Filed under: bits
  • Re: Bits.

    Try him in the full cheek snaffle. It limits the side pull through the mouth so it is harder to evade, but is still a gentle bit. Be sure to use the bit keepers; I keep seeing people without - I'm sure there must be a reason, I just don't know what it is. Go slow. This will probably be a HUGE...
    Posted to Forum by povertybyhorse on 10-15-2007
    Filed under: snaffles, bits
  • Re: Mistreated and unhandled throughbred

    Dreamer has come along great. She no longer spooks at every little thing. The problem I have now and could use some sugg. with is getting a bit in her mouth. Is there any idea's to get her to take and accept the bit? I have had a straw in her mouth and it didn't really bother her but when I try...
    Posted to Forum by Dreamer17 on 06-29-2009
    Filed under: fearful, bits
  • Re: chomping the bit

    Hi there, I had the same problem with my horse and chomping the bit. I also tried a french snaffle some other bits, and had his teeth done and to no avail. Unfortunately, some horses just do it out of boredom. I only started training my horse about one year ago and my trainer recommended that I use a...
    Posted to Forum by rmalley on 11-09-2009
    Filed under: headset, bits
  • Getting him on the Bit?

    I am trying to get my Gelding on the bit but all he does is through his head, rear, or yank the reins out of my hands and then buck. Any ideas how I can get him on the bit correctly?
    Posted to Forum by Eclipse295 on 10-17-2009
    Filed under: bits, Rearing, Training, training tips, helpful tips, english, correct riding
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