are they really harsh?

[maremad]

ive just bought a market harborough as i was told they worked well on some horses, however a lot of people say they are really harsh. i am quite worried about using it now? help!

 

[PapaFrita]

I don't believe they are harsh, unless fitted too tight.

 

[Morrigan_Lady]

I wouldnt say they are harsh at all, Ive got one for Arch although I dont use it anymore. Youve got 3 different 'settings' on it, so just start on the loosest one.

 

[Holly27]

Hi i had one for a x race horse i rode , they are a training aid so just make sure you are using it correctly , start of on the looses clip and then after a wk clip it further up
i only used it for when we were hacking as being a x race horse he like to get his head and we would be in full gallop in about a Milli second lol

if your not sure how to use it make sure you get help
they are not harsh if used correctly

 

[maremad]

are they best to use in a snaffle? although my mare is in a rubber pelham? im not sure if she is strong because of the pelham as i bought her with it but the owner before had her in a snaffle? x

 

[Morrigan_Lady]

Id be inclined to try the snaffle first, b4 any training aids. Like you say, your horse may just be going againt the strong bit.
I bought my ex TB with a pelham in and I put a snaffle in straight away and it was like riding a different horse.

 

[maremad]

thankyou! its so hard sometimes to know what is right for each horse! x

 

[Morrigan_Lady]

Trial and error hun. Ive got through hundreds of bits with Archie till I finally found one he goes well in. Good luck x

 

[Holly27]

chill hun its all cool the amount of bits ive been through only to go back to the first one te he i would use a snaffle though i did with bud xx good luck