Cragrat
Well-Known Member
So a horse should learn to seek the bit, resulting in some weight in the rein. In free walk on a long rein, or the 'allow the horse to stretch' trot, higher marks are given when a horse does this.
But in the same level tests you are also expected to give the rein for 3 strides in trot, and get higher marks if the horse DOESN'T seek the bit. A BTV horse has the advantage here, because they don't notice the lack of contact, not having had it in the first place.
I guess it's supposed to show the horse isn't leaning on the bit to hold himself up, and that the rider isn't hauling the head in, but surely that should be clear from his way of going / hind legs etc?
But in the same level tests you are also expected to give the rein for 3 strides in trot, and get higher marks if the horse DOESN'T seek the bit. A BTV horse has the advantage here, because they don't notice the lack of contact, not having had it in the first place.
I guess it's supposed to show the horse isn't leaning on the bit to hold himself up, and that the rider isn't hauling the head in, but surely that should be clear from his way of going / hind legs etc?