Recent content by emmathechief

Thanks everyone! I'll get lessons sorted, and see if we can find a nicer bit for her. Fingers crossed Cheers! I'm glad I've joined you all!

Yes I do need lessons and luckily the yard I'm at already use a few! I feel a little in a dilemma! She's 18 years old and unschooled. We've found something she enjoys doing, but I don't want to put her through re schooling/ training at her stage in life. Do you know what I mean? Maybe I could...

Sorry! took me so long to reply I missed your post! Yes it is known as a 3 ring gag or dutch gag aswell! Thanks

Well.... She has never been schooled, as such. We do a bit in the arena, and she can be strong but not the same as when we are jumping. We do circles, poles, walk, trot... you know, simple stuff! and rarely canter as she hasn't got enough room. We hack loads and do alsorts while out, just the...

Hi I'm new to this!!! Does anyone have any info/experiences with different styles of bits? I'm using a 3 ring snaffle (which I consider quite harsh) but it has no affect when jumping. I desperately need breaks and don't want to go any harsher! But maybe a different style ie a thin mouth, linked...