Bit burrs for nappy horses??

elsazzo, does she rear? Only as if she's anywhere near as stubborn as my mare can be, I'd just worry if you make spinning uncomfortable, her next tactic would be to go up instead...
 
I've used one of these on a horse that used to pull really hard to the left cross country, she was well schooled & never did it at any other time, it was just a quirk that she had.
I pressed it into my face to see if it was painful & it isn't at all, worked a treat on her & I wouldn't hesitate to use one again, if I felt it was necessary.
Your instructor knows you & your horse so I'd follow her advice (that's what you pay her for afterall)
 
Like the above poster, I used one on a horse that would sometimes veer to the left last few strides when approaching a xc fence - to the extent that on one memorable occassion he missed the flagged fence in the hedge and jumped the five bar gate beside it. It worked for him and it's definitely not a painful thing imo
 
mle22 said:
Like the above poster, I used one on a horse that would sometimes veer to the left last few strides when approaching a xc fence - to the extent that on one memorable occassion he missed the flagged fence in the hedge and jumped the five bar gate beside it. It worked for him and it's definitely not a painful thing imo
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:eek: :D I bet that caused a lot of amusement and embarassment! :D
 
AMW said:
If the horse reacts to the 'silly aid' and moves away from it, going in the required direction, objective achieved, no pain, not so silly really and actually part of a schooling process - simple really IMO
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Totally agree with this... the horse is effectively punishing himself, and would hopefully learn what is causing the discomfort. And for those who think it's a schooling issue.... my horse came back from a short loan period having absolutely lost all confidence hacking. He would spin and leg it, I worked until I could get him to spin and stand, now with a full cheek bit and a pair of draw reins he doesn't spin, just plants and as soon as he feels my leg will run backwards. This has been over the space of 12 years, he's now 20 and I won't hack him alone, he needs my 4yo to give him a lead! However, he wins Elementaries.... should he be competing at Advanced or GP before I can say it's not a schooling issue...:rolleyes:
 
Blimey some people are so sarcastic on here!!!!

I am a total utter numpty, I haven't got much experience but I have managed to stop my horse napping... He is a stubborn, sensitive spanish horror, and goes mental if you cause him any pain... he can spin to the right in a millisecond and charge off... But thankfully not any more. No thanks to Pat Parelli.

Nobody suggested I try a bit burr on him though.
 
aimsymc said:
Oh no! She must be in terrible pain, tack musnt fit, needs her teeth done,kissing spines or gastric ulsers!!! Couldnt just be stubborn! ;):D
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Actually alot of what you have in your post can cause napping, and i would investigate tack, teeth, vet check etc to rule them out, especially of its new behaviour rather than risk aggravating a problem, at the very least when checked out and behaviour is not caused by physical pain, you know you can take the horse to task without worrying theyre in pain
 
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Rather than risking snapping draw reins, I'd go for a PeeWee bit, it really helped me with 2 horses giving to spinning. One did it in the face of traffic that she disliked, so quite dangerous really. The PW bit got hold of her as soon as she so much as looked to the right and kept her straight. Fortunately she didn't think about going up instead. I think it is more effective than bit burrs. The side pieces act on the lower jaw and only come into play if the horse needs them to. It's not dressage legal but I don't suppose that matters.
 
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