Improving brakes please!!!

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Right, nearly got the tow car...... loads of people are willing to hack out with me......all I need now is some brakes.

Currently ridden on the second ring of a three ring gag with a french link, but tends to put head down and pull against me while going as fast as he likes.

This is based on some sponsored rides that i did a couple of years ago..... he gets very competitive and wants to be at the front all the time..... and used to succeed!!!!
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More recently Ihave been hacking out with sedate friends as he has had problems with arthritis... but time to move up a gear now (once i have got him fit)
 
I know its quite a jump up, but i use a cheltenham gag, and i've really struck gold. I'd rather have a stronger bit and not have to use it so much, than tugging on his mouth with a milder bit!

Another option i've heard are good are myler combos.

Good luck!
 
I used a myler combo last season for xc then it TOTALLY failed on me one hunter trial and we circumnavigated a field of jumps twice before we pulled up! (Judge asked if I wanted to stop and I said No - have to add that as was s***** myself but determined to make her jump everything and running round the field twice only counted as one refusal he he he).

Sorry - I returned to schooling LOTS and now find a pelham on one rein with roundings is my best option. Tried everything else and she seems happiest in this.

v annoying as she'll stop with seat only when she feels like it so I know how you feel!
 
i have a very opinionated pony who goes very well in a cheltenham..i ride him with 2 reins..

you could try, if you want to spend the money!!..a myler combo....
 
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