So one of my clinets just bought a horse, she is great! but deffinitaly needs a tune up. When I went to go test drive her, She was in a regular show snaffle but I couldnt tell she wasnt happy with it or was just fresh. (she hadnt been touched in months). My client have had her for a month and have worked her regularly. Today I rode her for the first time since her test drive.I put a full cheek snaffle on her (all that my client has for now) and I could tell she wasnt having it, I gave her plenty of rein and since she responds ok to legs and pressure I wasnt on her mouth, she stops ok to siting deep and saying Whoa so only slight pressure was applied while stopping.
I have thought about switching to a Hack since she responds nicely to the legs and such. But she is still alittle pushy and fresh. I have also thought about going back to a side pull for awhile (for control ) until I trust her a little better. Or is there another bit out there that is gentle and effective, that she may like?
I have thought about switching to a Hack since she responds nicely to the legs and such. But she is still alittle pushy and fresh. I have also thought about going back to a side pull for awhile (for control ) until I trust her a little better. Or is there another bit out there that is gentle and effective, that she may like?