Javabb94
Well-Known Member
I asked In my SJ report but didnt get any responses so here goes!
I currently compete my 15.2hh TBxApp in a neue Schulz trans -angled lozenge full cheek
Whilst he is not strong during flatwork in this (not as soft as could be) jumping is a different story!!
He tends to only compete SJ and I struggle as he lowers his head and sort of sets his neck and pulls me forwards trying to go round at his own speed - we lack any adjustability in our canter
This makes for our rounds being slightly too fast and unbalanced which has been resulting in a few poles down recently -
It's difficult to explain but it's not like he is being strong trying to go faster and faster - more he pulls me down onto his forehand and is heavy in front
I would also like to have a go at XC (he lacks confidence and I have been slowly trying to build this up he is 15 so not sure how likely we will ever do a HT but you never know)
I was thinking of trying a Kimblewick? Any advice on whether its worth a try? Or anything else?
Would the straight bar with a port be any good (think he has quite fleshy tongue)
Only other bits I have are various snaffles e.g hanging cheek happy mouth or loose ring French link
I currently compete my 15.2hh TBxApp in a neue Schulz trans -angled lozenge full cheek
Whilst he is not strong during flatwork in this (not as soft as could be) jumping is a different story!!
He tends to only compete SJ and I struggle as he lowers his head and sort of sets his neck and pulls me forwards trying to go round at his own speed - we lack any adjustability in our canter
This makes for our rounds being slightly too fast and unbalanced which has been resulting in a few poles down recently -
It's difficult to explain but it's not like he is being strong trying to go faster and faster - more he pulls me down onto his forehand and is heavy in front
I would also like to have a go at XC (he lacks confidence and I have been slowly trying to build this up he is 15 so not sure how likely we will ever do a HT but you never know)
I was thinking of trying a Kimblewick? Any advice on whether its worth a try? Or anything else?
Would the straight bar with a port be any good (think he has quite fleshy tongue)
Only other bits I have are various snaffles e.g hanging cheek happy mouth or loose ring French link