TarrSteps
Well-Known Member
Following on from the other thread and a real life situation, for those who event "cob types" with more traditional neck sets and movement and with buzzy temperaments, what bitting arrangements have you found successful? Horse in question can be very strong xc but quite difficult as can fold its neck up when the rider comes on with the hand but will also stand on the hand when it's tired or bowling along. One bit isn't going to address both issues but rider would be more likely to let the horse move on, thereby lessening the tension, if the brakes were a bit more effective. Currently in a Dutch gag (I know, not a gag) which, despite the fact that I'm not a fan, has been the most successful option thus far.
Obviously schooling is part of the equation but the horse has been ridden like this for some time in a previous home and tends to light up in the great wide open in a way that's not always reproducible at home and doesn't show up out hacking.
Just curious to know what others have used successfully with similar horses.
Obviously schooling is part of the equation but the horse has been ridden like this for some time in a previous home and tends to light up in the great wide open in a way that's not always reproducible at home and doesn't show up out hacking.
Just curious to know what others have used successfully with similar horses.