marmalade76
Well-Known Member
Went to see a friend last week who has a 4 year old arab x pony mare that she is just starting. She is still at the lunging stage and I was quite horrified when she said she was going to put a grackle on her 'cause she had her mouth open all the time. I told her that I thought this was a bit rash and that she ought to give the pony a bit more time to get used to and accept the bit. Also saw a 4 year old pony advertised this morning fitted with a flash.
I really don't like the idea of strapping a youngster's mouth shut and never felt the need to do it myself (not that I've dealt with any youngsters for years!) so my question is at what point do you feel it's acceptable to resort to a drop noseband of any sort and what other options /avenues would you explore first?
I really don't like the idea of strapping a youngster's mouth shut and never felt the need to do it myself (not that I've dealt with any youngsters for years!) so my question is at what point do you feel it's acceptable to resort to a drop noseband of any sort and what other options /avenues would you explore first?