ashlyn
New User
Im seeking some advice about bitting/tack. I play polocrosse, and am going to be using a friends gelding for a tournament next weekend since mine is out injured. Ive ridden him some- he usually goes in a loose ring French-link snaffle in a bridle with no noseband or martingale. He is fantastic in this gear when schooling on his own, but tends to run right through the bit in a game situation when play gets fast (causing significant pain to my damaged rotator cuff). I know that bitting up is generally frowned upon, and Im not trying to start an argument about need for schooling him on the snaffle- I completely agree, but this is a finished horse that is not mine, that I would like to be able to ride safely next weekend without risking more damage to my shoulder. Does anyone have any recommendations for tack adjustments that I could make (whether bit or otherwise)? I dont want anything super harsh (he still has a mouth- he just gets excited and distracted when surrounded by lots of other galloping horses)- I just need something that I can use to give him a reminder to pay attention if needed, without having to haul on his mouth or anything unsavory. Any advice appreciated!
