I would try a happy tongue bit; it's possible he dislikes tongue pressure, and in my experience, having a straight bar helps them to be more stable in the contact.
I agree with the comment above about the standard equilibrium massage pad warming up the back- the increased circulation plus the actual pad warms the back up if used properly. There was a study that indicated that these pads also increase stride length if used regularly. I really rate mine and...
I agree with what others have said, I have always found that horses travel better with full-width bars. It might be worth checking ebay etc before ordering new? Got mine from a local seller on ebay for about half the new cost!
You can get student finance for a second degree if it's certain healthcare degrees, if that is something you would like to do:
Nursing , Midwifery and Allied Health professionals eg. Occupational Therapy, Physio, Radiography and a few others....
My friend is a Diagnostic Radiographer and mostly...
Cruising bloodlines have the reputation of being a professional's horse, whereas Ginger Dick more amateur friendly.
However, as the poster above says, I would look more at individual temperament (first and foremost), then athleticism and conformation. Not from the point of view of a show horse...
I really love my little ifor williams 505. I bought it refurbished from a main dealer, it's lighter and easier to tow and maneuver than my previous 510 - there's only a small difference in size between the two models, but I really notice it, especially in the narrow lanes.