Not only do we want to be a horse rescue site, but we want to be an owner educational site. The majority of bits out there can be gentle OR harsh when in use; depending upon the skill of the riders hands. (There are a few bits out there which are deliberately designed to inflict horrid pain.) If your horse constantly travels with its nose stuck straight up, its mouth open, or shakes its head much of the time, you probably have a bit problem. Often the rider will say but this is a very mild bit and I have great hands. Well, that is probably so. But the bra that I find comfortable is not the bra that you would want to wear. In the same vein, ALL horse mouths are made different. If your horse is exhibiting any of these behaviors, first start with a knowledgeable person doing a teeth float. Often hooks are the culprit. If this does not solve your problem, you need to examine your bit choice. This video offers a good overview of some common bits and exactly how they function in a horses mouth. (you might want to begin at 30 seconds or so) https://youtube/watch?v=WOll8n2q5tg&channel=CRKtraining
Posted on: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 21:37:01 +0000
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