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    Tattersalls international live streaming

    Thought this may be of interest to some, especially, if like me, you are having a particularly slow day at work! http://irishhorse.tv/tattersalls-international-horse-trials-and-country-fair-2014/
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    I think I might be about to give up on my horse!

    No, not had a work up done, but have just made an appointment with my vet for this week. The TMJ pain has been managed by both my chiropractor and myself, although I am aware that there are a lot of issues relating and resulting in pain in this area such as headaches and tension. I admit that I...
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    I think I might be about to give up on my horse!

    Hadn't thought of eyesight, will definitely have this checked out. Might poor eyesight present itself in his ground work as well? He will not tie up, pulling backwards and breaking ropes etc and will go backwards if you are grooming or working with him also. I have had the usual teeth, back...
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    I think I might be about to give up on my horse!

    It has been a long time since I have posted much on here, but I do know there are a huge amount of sensible, and knowledgeable people on this forum so am hoping to get some help or support. Please bear with me if this is a little long-winded. If I can give a brief history for those who don't...
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    with all this talk of bitless riding...

    This is ringing true... finn is very very sensitive. As an example, he wouldn't eat for 3 days because I cleaned the window in his stable! I am very open to it being a case of me needing to develop a better contact, I work with trainers that I like and trust. So not ruling out that it is...
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    with all this talk of bitless riding...

    At least I am not the only person who has thought they have a horse that can't concentrate on them! Have ridden him in headcollar only but certainly worth a try with bit separately... like that idea!
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    with all this talk of bitless riding...

    As far as I know not a lot has changed... he certainly won't be able to event bitless
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    with all this talk of bitless riding...

    Worth a try certainly. Although maybe I didn't explain myself very well. He doesn't throw his head around just becomes impossibly heavy. I believe he sets his tongue and opens mouth when he doesn't like the pressure of the bit
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    Dressage report: proud mummy report on home bred horse

    Congratulations, they can be very rewarding on days like that!
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    with all this talk of bitless riding...

    I did also try him in a myler dressage bit which he spat out immediately and he is currently trialling a bomber happy tongue, which although not dressage legal sounded ideal. He doesn't hate it but is quite heavy in the contact despite my best efforts. I have always been able to ride all my...
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    with all this talk of bitless riding...

    I did try him briefly in a thinner metal snaffle but found he wouldn't take the contact forward. Think I would be best to give up any ideas of eventing him and happy hack in a head collar! That is what prompted me to think that maybe some horses can just never get used to having a bit in...
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    with all this talk of bitless riding...

    He is 5 and was broken at the start of this year. He is really ready to get on with things now but the bitting is stopping that. It all started because he curls his tongue up, even when standing in the stable as soon as you put bit in he pulls his tongue back but never tries to get it over the...
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    with all this talk of bitless riding...

    I was wondering if anyone has had a horse who just refused to accept a bit? or if it is a case of searching until you find something suitable? The reason I ask is because my young horse has taken a total dislike to everything I try him in. He was broken in a eggbutt snaffle and much...
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    Researching breeding: Jacksons Drift or Big sink hope

    Thank you. The sire of the dam is Courage who I think is a showjumper on the continent. Dam is a grade A sjer too. Does sound a lot of money to me, but I suppose it depends on whether he is ready to get on with things, or is going to need a bit more time?
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    Researching breeding: Jacksons Drift or Big sink hope

    This is Frenchfort Jackson. (I have purchased all of these photos for internet use)
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