|
"I have a horse that needs a stronger bit"
|
|
 |
|
Dear Keith...
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
i have a horse that i need a stronger bit. i am using an english d ring snaffel but i need something stronger in a western bit i have such light hands that i can not hold this horse. i tryed a regular western curb with a short shank and he hated it...can you recomend something. |
|
|
|
- - - - - |
|
|
|
|
|
Suggested Article: "Snaffle Bits vs Shank or Leverage Bits"
"The leverage (or shanked) bit doesn't give me any more control than any other bit. If I have to pull 5 pounds to stop my horse on that bit, I still have to put 5 pounds on this bit. Except I'm only pulling about a pound's worth, because a pound...
from our Horse Training Bit series > read more |
|
| |
|
Suggested Article: "Horses That Pull On the Bit and Head Tossers"
If your horse begins to "root at the bit," that is to drop its head and try to pull or tug the reins out of your hands, then what he's saying is that you've taught him that if he pulls on the bit, your hands will move – and he'll get away from the...
from our Horse Riding Instruction series > read more |
|
| |
|
Suggested Article: "Riding Exercise: Steer the Tail"
"All you have to do is keep changing directions – for twenty minutes. You can start this exercise at a walk and then at a trot when you feel comfortable.
"The more excited or nervous the horse is, the more important it is for you to not let...
from our Horse Riding Instruction series > read more |
|
| |
|
Suggested Article: "Solve Every Horse Problem"
This exercise, Hip-Shoulder-Shoulder, has become a "classic" exercise for one very big reason: It gives you control of your horse's stop. Every horse-related problem you can think of comes down to "going and stopping." "I can't get my horse to...
from our How to Train a Horse series > read more |
|
| |
|
- - - - - |
|
|
|
|
|
Bits - The Right Bit
Horse Snaffle Bits: I would like to purchase one of the John Lyons bits but I was wondering what size it comes in |
|
Give to Bit
Horse Riding Instruction: The mare's attitude has changed from good to not good |
|
Bits - Snaffle
Western Training Bit: How big are the cheek pieces on the full cheek snaffle bit you're selling? |
|
| |
|
| |
|
