Rockchick
Well-Known Member
I was informed i was cruel the other day because 1 of my cobs is ridden in a 2 ring gag (on the bottom ring) a grackle noseband and a martingale!
I could ride him in just a normal cavesson noseband, no martingale and a snaffle.... IF i wanted to constantly have to pull on his mouth and hold him in a vice like grip and go no faster than walk...
however in his current tack i can stop/slow down in any pace merely by closing my fingers round the reins and giving a gentle squeeze!
i know which i'd prefer!
I could ride him in just a normal cavesson noseband, no martingale and a snaffle.... IF i wanted to constantly have to pull on his mouth and hold him in a vice like grip and go no faster than walk...
however in his current tack i can stop/slow down in any pace merely by closing my fingers round the reins and giving a gentle squeeze!
i know which i'd prefer!